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Interesting - car kits & cradles - with photos!

Anyone bought from these guys?
http://4u-kidi.com/product.php?form=PDA AND SMARTPHONE&mode=10&name=GOOGLE
The Google Nexus One PDA CAR KIT is an absolute bargain

sd00 said:
Anyone bought from these guys?
http://4u-kidi.com/product.php?form=PDA AND SMARTPHONE&mode=10&name=GOOGLE
The Google Nexus One PDA CAR KIT is an absolute bargain
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sweet find. thank you

RussianSolja said:
sweet find. thank you
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No probs, your welcome. Now all we need is for someone to buy one & feed back (sorry, I spent all my money on my Nexus one, i am broke (damn you Google))
Steve.

Oh my.
Google Nexus One PDA Bicycle Phone Holder.
Scary.

sd00 said:
No probs, your welcome. Now all we need is for someone to buy one & feed back (sorry, I spent all my money on my Nexus one, i am broke (damn you Google))
Steve.
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ill buy a set just for the hell of it.
UPDATE: Why is where no price for the first two car kits?

mjwatmough said:
Oh my.
Google Nexus One PDA Bicycle Phone Holder.
Scary.
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eeekkk. that's asking for a road kill LMFAO!

I used my Hero on the bike.
Great when going for long cycle rides to track the distance/elevation...etc.
Never even worried me as the holders are very good.
Trying to buy a carkit now, well at $0 I thought "why not!" .....
Just trying to pay but Paypal is in Japanese or Chinese.

It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.

RussianSolja said:
eeekkk. that's asking for a road kill LMFAO!
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I think it would be a hell of alot better than trying to determine whether or not I just ran over a bump or my phone just vibrated... Id consider it, Seriously!

mjwatmough said:
It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.
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Cool, hope u get them soon. looking forward to your feedback!

mjwatmough said:
It would be fun on a bike but I think I'd be scared. Maybe in a few months I'll be less precious about it.
Change Paypal language to English in top right.
Just bought the Cradle with 2nd Battery Charger + Stylus + Anti-Static and UV Treatment.
Stylus? And how's the anti static and UV thing work?
Will try post pics and write a review when it turns up.
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ahhh ok i got it to work. i want the car dock but there's no price. also as far as a Stylus goes.... where did you go for that?
UPDATE: Ahh i see it. what makes you so sure the Stylus they are sending you will be a Capacitive Stylus?

RussianSolja said:
where did you for for that?
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Do you mean 'where did I find that?' On this page

Its all in Chinese when you try and check out... Not sure how trustworthy this site is...Anyone bought anything?

RussianSolja said:
what makes you so sure the Stylus they are sending you will be a Capacitive Stylus? [/B]
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Not really expecting it to be, dunno. We'll find out I guess.
Slimgym: It does take you to the Hong Kong landing page of Paypal, but it definitely is Paypal so meh.. should be reet.

There is an option to change it to English up top. I am an idiot.

mjwatmough said:
Not really expecting it to be, dunno. We'll find out I guess.
Slimgym: It does take you to the Hong Kong landing page of Paypal, but it definitely is Paypal so meh.. should be reet.
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the stylus wont work if it aint a Capacitive Stylus

RussianSolja said:
the stylus wont work if it aint a Capacitive Stylus
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Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?

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Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?
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yeah you do got a point. i mean for $26 bucks you cant really go wrong. ill stay tuned to this thread to see your review of the product. what was the total cost with shipping? and where did it get shipped to? what state that is?

mjwatmough said:
Nope, but I'm not that bothered about a stylus. Should be interesting to see how sturdy it is. Don't like the look of how close the track ball is to the base, for $26 it's worth finding out though.
I know this has probably been answered elsewhere, but the dock connections on the bottom of the Nexus, are we to assume they do charging and data connection without having to have a plug go into the micro USB port?
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yeah. im guessing your guess is as good as mine. but for some strange i believe that the dock that you ordered will be charging using a USB connection. but like i said ill keep my eye on this thread to see how you make out.

It appears they do that unfathomable thing of shipping free worldwide like some Chinese companies seem to be able to do. Mine's being shipped to the UK.

We can't charge and use kickstand at the same time.

So much for being able to watch things for extended periods of time. Why did they have to put the charger on the side with the kick stand out? Is this just to get us to buy the dock? And this is it for the threads I will start, I just thought that this was a horrible idea.
mods can you nuke this, there is already a discussion in another thread.

Maybe it's just my phone, but I can set the kickstand out the use the phone with the charger up.

mycomputerisjunk said:
Maybe it's just my phone, but I can set the kickstand out the use the phone with the charger up.
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Mine doesn't stay up like that. If I as much as blow on the phone when it's sitting like that, the kickstand folds up.
The charging port on the side is kind of silly. It's really annoying when typing on the phone while it's plugged in. When holding it in portrait mode, at least.

My kickstand isn't quite strong enough to support the weight of the phone in that position, especially with the power cord in... I guess if I drape the cord over something it kind of holds it up.
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Hummmm. I may have to try that when I get back.

I saw the same issue regarding where the charge port was placed. My kick stand isn't strong enough either lol. Maybe we can wedge something there to keep it up.

I'm surprised yours isn't strong enough. Mine seems to be working pretty well. It collapsed the first time, but it does work. I just wish they would have thought this one through before placing the micro USB there. Or flipped the kickstand. My buddy has an evo and he uses his kickstand a bunch. IMO, one of the most innovative designs to come out of the mobile phone industry.

1454 said:
So much for being able to watch things for extended periods of time. Why did they have to put the charger on the side with the kick stand out? Is this just to get us to buy the dock? And this is it for the threads I will start, I just thought that this was a horrible idea.
mods can you nuke this, there is already a discussion in another thread.
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Put the kickstand out and and seat the phone STANDING UP like u would hold it in your hand to make a call, the cord will be on the bottom left side of the phone and it stands up that's what i've been doing. Hope that helps !

Yeah, but doing that makes it hard to watch in fullscreen. I would rather not do that unless I had no other choice. I think the upside down idea will work pretty well. It worked good a minute ago.

my kickstand doesn't support the phone the opposite way...it folds up before i fully let go of the phone.

Yeah that's weird because by kickstand holds my phone in portrait while charging just fine. The charging cable actually helps give it even more sturdiness because the cable kinda lays on the table acting like a brace to keep it from falling over that way.

Pretty strange design decision indeed. I encountered this at work today, trying to use the kickstand with the charger and I was like, umm, noope.
*shrug*

I bet they did it on purpose to coerce you to buy the desk dock. Lmao. And yes its annoying.
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JonKyu said:
I bet they did it on purpose to coerce you to buy the desk dock. Lmao. And yes its annoying.
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if you buy the dock wtf is the point of the kickstand
this design is so dumb

would something like a right angle mini usb plug work? I can't post links, but a quick google turned up a bunch of GPS power adapters...

wow thats so dumb

You do realize that the phone can stand vertically as well as horizontally, correct. The placement of the charger was by design.

jlevy73 said:
You do realize that the phone can stand vertically as well as horizontally, correct. The placement of the charger was by design.
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I think you missed the point, the poster clearly was referencing wanting to watch media and such in landscape taking advantage of the full screen. This wouldn't work up-right, it has to be on its side.

DNak206 said:
I think you missed the point, the poster clearly was referencing wanting to watch media and such in landscape taking advantage of the full screen. This wouldn't work up-right, it has to be on its side.
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I guess I did miss that. You make a good point.

mycomputerisjunk said:
Maybe it's just my phone, but I can set the kickstand out the use the phone with the charger up.
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Yeah, that worked for me yesterday, but it's not particularly stable (like for using as a nightstand clock)...bump the desk/table and it falls over.
DNak206 said:
I think you missed the point, the poster clearly was referencing wanting to watch media and such in landscape taking advantage of the full screen. This wouldn't work up-right, it has to be on its side.
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Exactly, I'm surprised so many responses didn't pick up on that. Can't watch a movie properly in the current configuration unless you add some sort of block to the left side of the phone (while on landscape mode).
I'm not sure if this is the stupidest power plug location I've seen on a phone, but it's definitely in the top 3 (the Galaxy S phones with the plug on top are pretty stupid too, but at least they don't interfere with a kickstand designed to watch movies with).
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I guess I did miss that. You make a good point.
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Hey jlevy73...another Nexus S user switching away already? The Nexs S is such a sweet device, especially with CM7 on it, but it may still end up being the 2nd shortest lived phone in my ever increasing collection (the iPhone 4 getting all of a 2 week's usage before going into the backup phone pile).
The 4G/LTE of the TB along with the much better voice quality and coverage of VZW (compared to TMobile) were too tempting not to test drive the phone. I'm not sure it's a keeper for me, I'm much too much addicted to the SAMOLED displays, even though the TB has a very nice TFT one, it's not as satisfying. I'll probably keep both, and cancel my AT&T accounts. I only need 2 active phones, not 4, LOL.

[Q] A few hours with my transformer

Having received my transformer this morning, all I can say is i love it! however, there are definitely a few issues that are bugging me;
1. the build quality. i constantly feel where the outer rim and the back casing are supposed to join, but dont and its a constant remind of its quality
2. the dock. its brilliant but the putting the tablet into the dock is so annoying and im afraid I may end up breaking the mechanism on the dock. which leads me to my next point...
3. connectivity. the tablet actually has about as much connectivity as an ipad, which is a REAL shame. would it have been so difficult to implement a micro/usb port onto the tablet? i appreciate the sd card slot but personally I'd have preferred the micro/usb than the sd card, but hey atleast the sd card works! you cannot really experience the transformer properly without the keyboard dock so when docking the tablet I am extremely cautious incase i do do some damage.
4. trackpad. the two buttons on the trackpad also feel really cheap when pressing. I suppose this is to be expected when paying as little I have for this tablet.
My final issue, for now, is the constant freezing of the keyboard which i believe has been addressed in a firmware update in the US and not in the UK. Would be nice to get it soon! anyone know when we brits get this update, and any other update there is floating around??

there is a USB port adapter being released by Asus in the near future. Also the trackpad feels real solid to me.

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there is a USB port adapter being released by Asus in the near future. Also the trackpad feels real solid to me.
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my buttons on the trackpad feel really plasticy but i guess thats to be expected. although iv not spent a great deal of time with the dock, guess ill have a more informed idea in a few days

kashifnazir said:
my buttons on the trackpad feel really plasticy but i guess thats to be expected. although iv not spent a great deal of time with the dock, guess ill have a more informed idea in a few days
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they feel like plastic but they feel robust and sturdy to me, or are you experiencing different issues?

happy with the trackpad buttons too..they're robust..
as for the docking mechanism..you'll get used to it eventually...and it's a lot easier to dock after being used for a while.

I have no problems that seriously bother me. If you don't like it there's always the option to return it. I would not keep something that bothers me that much!

I am just waiting to see if its a case of getting used to it, will only return as a very last resort because I'm very happy with the rest of the tablet as I'm sure the majority of transformer users are!

Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.

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I am just waiting to see if its a case of getting used to it, will only return as a very last resort because I'm very happy with the rest of the tablet as I'm sure the majority of transformer users are!
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Excellent choice! I think it has a lot of potential. Obviously, the hardware issues won't be resolved but the software will be splendid in a few months!

U say it has as much connectivity as an iPad yet I dont see a micro sd slot ,HDMI port, or a dock slot on the iPad, can u help me find it

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Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.
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i think he means why didnt they add a usb to the tablet as well so if you didnt buy the dock you could have a usb port. i think it would have been a nice feature especially on the left hand side of the tablet where the power and volume buttons are. i do like the dock option especially since it adds more battery life to the tablet.

^ Actually the iPad2 has a dock slot (smartass), it's just basically a keyboard, without any of the usefullness of the TF's dock.
The dock has USB ports, yes, but the tablet itself doesn't. I can see where kashifnazir is going with this; I'd like a USB port - even a micro/mini would do - on the tablet itself as well. If I wanted to just grab something of somone's USB stick, I might not necessarily what to root in my bag for the dock every time.
Regardless, it's relatively minor. The Transformer is still the portable computer I've been waiting for since tablets first hit the market.

kashifnazir said:
4. trackpad. the two buttons on the trackpad also feel really cheap when pressing. I suppose this is to be expected when paying as little I have for this tablet.
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I sort of noticed this issue too, but try this:
Press the trackpad button all the way out on the edge. Feels cheap doesn't it? Now press the button about halfway between the edge and the rubber bumper that the screen rests on when closed. Now, it feels almost better than some netbook trackpad buttons I've used.

My thoughts after some time on the TF
Charger: It appears that the charger is marginal at best and when used to charge the TF/Dock combo with medium battery remaining the charger overheats and either dies or shuts down until it cools. I have been charging separately and if lots of charging is needed, do it in increments. Seems to work fine. Excellent biz opportunity design a 15VDC 3.0a power supply with a USB3.0 female connector.
Dust: The plastic protective cover was covered with dust when I opened the box. Luckily nothing inside the TF. ASUS needs to revisit the assy and packaging cleanliness requirements.
UI: Would be nice to have option to move soft buttons from bottom to side of screen as they are easier to access when holding the device.
Case creek. My case is solid, but I noticed that the hinge on the dock is very stiff and I can see how opening and closing the combo by pushing on the TF could easily cause considerable stress on the case causing it to flex.
Overall for an early adopted device I am impressed.

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U say it has as much connectivity as an iPad yet I dont see a micro sd slot ,HDMI port, or a dock slot on the iPad, can u help me find it
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as some of the more eagle eyed readers have spotted, i was simply saying that id like a usb port on the tablet which is more useful than a hdmi and SD slot for me, thats all

kingwp1 said:
I sort of noticed this issue too, but try this:
Press the trackpad button all the way out on the edge. Feels cheap doesn't it? Now press the button about halfway between the edge and the rubber bumper that the screen rests on when closed. Now, it feels almost better than some netbook trackpad buttons I've used.
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yeh upon a bt more usage ive realised its more sturdy in the middle, just accustomised to using it on th edge but i can adapt

cowballz69 said:
Dock is very solid. And it has usb ports so I'm confused about your review.
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He meant on the tablet itself.

kashifnazir said:
as some of the more eagle eyed readers have spotted, i was simply saying that id like a usb port on the tablet which is more useful than a hdmi and SD slot for me, thats all
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We get that, but why didn't you buy an Acer A500 if having this feature was that important to you? I'm just curious
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Jocelyn said:
We get that, but why didn't you buy an Acer A500 if having this feature was that important to you? I'm just curious
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Excellent question, main reason was the display and the dock and having played with both I preferred this. However, I did also blindly expect it to have one but its ok, ill just get the USB accesory so life is good

kashifnazir said:
Excellent question, main reason was the display and the dock and having played with both I preferred this. However, I did also blindly expect it to have one but its ok, ill just get the USB accesory so life is good
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I understand, but from a business perspective, I think it would have been a horrible idea for Asus to include a USB/micro USB port on the tablet itself. They wouldn't have the potential to sell nearly as many docks, and getting consumers to buy both parts is how they've chosen to market the Transformer.
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Can the transformer be plugged into the dock either way?

Just wondering if the transformer could be plugged into the dock either way? As in can you also plug into the dock so that the screen is facing you while the keyboard is behind the screen. I would assume that you cannot but it would be nice if you could dock it both ways so that if you just want a stand and don't need the keyboard you could do it that way.
Man I hope the transformer prime does get released on the 9th and has sufficient stock! I was eagerly awaiting the original but after the crazyness trying to get one I just ended up getting a BBQ instead!

um.. no? you can use the dock as a stand the normal way as well.. just don't use the keyboard I do this quite often when watching videos. Well, I mean, I guess you could do it the other way if you wanted to break the pin connector? But assuming that you don't want to do that, no you can not do that.
Have fun with the Prime! I'll be watching it to see how the developers do with it.. won't be picking one up though.

No need to assume anything. Try to insert the charging cable into the port the "other way" and see if it will fit.

Thanks for the reply. Yah I figured the connection would only work one way.
Really its not a big deal but it would be nice so you could have the screen right at the edge of the table you are putting it on. Really no biggie but was just wondering.
I don't blame you for not making the upgrade. If I had the original I doubt I would pull the trigger on the Prime either.

BongoBong said:
Thanks for the reply. Yah I figured the connection would only work one way.
Really its not a big deal but it would be nice so you could have the screen right at the edge of the table you are putting it on. Really no biggie but was just wondering.
I don't blame you for not making the upgrade. If I had the original I doubt I would pull the trigger on the Prime either.
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Yea that would be a good design if they had done that, I guess we need a separate case / stand for using it as a tablet for long periods without the dock
You should email ASUS with your idea

BongoBong said:
Thanks for the reply. Yah I figured the connection would only work one way.
Really its not a big deal but it would be nice so you could have the screen right at the edge of the table you are putting it on. Really no biggie but was just wondering.
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Haha, I was gonna suggest getting an ipad2. While you still can't put in the connection backward with the ipad2, at least you know the best tablet on the market, the one that everyone wants, can't do this and so it's forgivable.
My experience in this is that people tend to complain about everything in a less popular tablet while turn a blind eye on ipad2 weaknesses. Take light bleeds, for example. People have been crying bloody murder about TF light bleeds since day one. Most ipad2 users don't even care about their ipad2 light bleeds. And let me tell you, all devices with ips display have light bleeds.
Actually, let me suggest it now. If you want to be able to insert the connection in backwards, buy an ipad2.

goodintentions said:
Haha, I was gonna suggest getting an ipad2. While you still can't put in the connection backward with the ipad2, at least you know the best tablet on the market, the one that everyone wants, can't do this and so it's forgivable.
My experience in this is that people tend to complain about everything in a less popular tablet while turn a blind eye on ipad2 weaknesses. Take light bleeds, for example. People have been crying bloody murder about TF light bleeds since day one. Most ipad2 users don't even care about their ipad2 light bleeds. And let me tell you, all devices with ips display have light bleeds.
Actually, let me suggest it now. If you want to be able to insert the connection in backwards, buy an ipad2.
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eh? I was curious if the transformer had this functionality as I think it would be a nice additional function for the dock, nothing more.
No need to get worked up over a simple question!

BongoBong said:
eh? I was curious if the transformer had this functionality as I think it would be a nice additional function for the dock, nothing more.
No need to get worked up over a simple question!
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And I'm telling you, ipad 2 has this functionality. Just jam it in there LOL

Using dock for first time?

Ok this is gonna sound really dumb but..i dont wanna break my 160 (with tax) dock before i get to use it. The connectors are facing towards the keyboard..as in not straight up where you can plug the tablet right in. The hinge doesnt seem to want to turn at all so i can insert the tablet. Is there something i need to do so it will move? Very confused...
EDIT : Figured it out . You just insert the tablet as it sits. Just didnt seem like it would have enough room to insert being in the fully closed position. Oops.

WOW. the build quaility on this dock is outstanding. I can't believe how nice it is! I expected a much, much more "tablet with a keyboard" like experience than this. Money well spent.
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yeah i love the dock! mine pretty much stays attached!... lol

i only ever take mine apart when i want to play some games

XperianceIT said:
yeah i love the dock! mine pretty much stays attached!... lol
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i only ever take mine apart when i want to play some games
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Basically this.

the only problem with the dock is that it just isnt heavy enough where the touchpad is- when i use mine on the train, it will fall over backwards if the train brakes too hard which is a bit annoying when playing dead trigger with my phonejoy