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Craigsdocks.com LANDSCAPE Dock-Mini Review

Hi all!
I just wanted to kick off this Friday with a little treat of sorts. I have just purchased the latest landscape version of the dock where I had previously have gotten my portrait one (which I love btw) here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181292 .
Anyway, because craigsdocks.com has been a great store/guy to buy from, I had to try out this version as well. And I must say this landscape is really pretty nice. But for my personal preference and lack of desk space, I think I may stick with the portrait one...maybe not lol....
With the landscape model, this dock can easily be used with other phones like the Thunderbolt and Incredible, and Incredible 2. And the best part of these docks, you can use literally ANY case you want with this dock, granted it's not a HUGE case lol....
Any negatives? Hmmm... well I did have a bit of a battle with the tape and making sure that the micro usb port wasn't too far up. Other than that it's just a space issue that can be easily worked on with the supplied allen wrench.
On the dock itself, you can see the dock is lined with a soft felt padding and the dock is made of aluminum there's a little recessed space for volume buttons as well. The bottom is lined with rubber so that it won't be sliding off of a smooth surface. This guy thought of everything! Including the little notches to run your cord whichever way works best for your phone. Pretty nifty IMO.
Like the portrait version, this has a great weight to it and because of the rubber grip, this sucker isn't going to slide off very easily.
As for triggering clock mode or dock mode, I made a short vid on youtube to illustrate how to do it with a great program called llama location profile. Once you set this up, dock/clock or whatever mode can be made to come up. BE NICE I just put this together at work lol....
But please ask any questions you may have on the dock and/or the program.
Have fun people!
Vid showing how to get use Llama profiles
http://youtu.be/MjFHlX9_LKQ
And here's a vid from craigsdocks.com's site:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5ZRI9W3YJY&feature=player_embedded
Now here are the pics for your enjoyment
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DIY Wallmount TF700

I am working on a wallmount for my TF700 atm, so once entering the door to my apartment i can grab and operate my house automation software with it.
Basically the 3D modell is done in Google Sketchup.
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Sliced the modell into a back-, mid- and frontplate, and exported it into a dwg-file which you can find in the zip attachment.
View attachment 1652239
I will use my local carpenter to provide me with the plates and work my way forward from this point. Please be advised i have not had time to cut the plates yet since i am quite busy irl atm.
Some work i still need to finish:
- thin rubberband between the tablet and wood, for easy safe sliding into the wallmount
- charging hole @ the bottom
- the mount system itself, hopefully removeable mayby integrate a kickstand so i can even place it on a table
Questions:
Is there a pin layout for the bottom charging plug, i heared it should also support audio out for external speakers there or can this only be achived by the headphone interface at the side of the tablet?

well done. looks nice
I would also recommend to cut-out a small piece in the top-middle of the back-plate. This will probably allow you to more easily grasp at the device.

Rubber does not make a good slide. I would suggest putting a layer of smooth fabric over the rubber to smoothen it.
Silk or Lycra (Lycra is cheaper) should work. Lycra has a better heat regulation than regular cotton, but normal cotton could work too if you're low on budget.
How will you be attaching it to the wall?

I like this idea!
What sort of home automation do you use? Something similar to Brighthouse Networks?

I find that a heavy duty felt works very well as a smooth barrier between two objects. Mostly, I've used it to keep my wood furniture from scratching the new floors, but the same principle applies obviously with glass & wood. It provides a good deal of padding beyond just the low friction surface, and it's also super cheap to boot.

Charging stand/dock?

I'm looking for a plain charging stand or dock for the Galaxy Tab S, but I can't seem to find one. Does anyone know of such an accessory (could be Samsung or 3rd-party, either specific to the Galaxy Tab S or even generic)?

I've had probably 8 tablets by now and used this stand with all of them.
http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Travel-...F8&qid=1405996441&sr=8-1&keywords=arkon+stand
Sent from my Galaxy Tab S

I just found the following dock (which charges) on Amazon. I assume that since it is "universal", it will work with the Galaxy Tab S. Any reason why it shouldn't?
EDD-D100BEGXAR
Sorry, I can't post URLs yet because I'm new here and XDA won't let me. Simple search for the above model number will yield links to it.

False, that was for the old Galaxy Tab with a 30 pin connector, you need one with USB connector, like this:
EE-D100TNWEGUJ
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It should work but this is uncharted territory so...
Sent from my Galaxy Tab S

i recommend a Quirky Converge Universal USB Docking Station

I haven't yet tried it but I think this KIDIGI Dock would be better than Samsung's Universal Dock because the back rest sticks up higher; better for portrait tablets, less wobble when you tap the screen.
http://www.gadgets4geeks.com.au/samsung-galaxy-tab-s-desktop-dock
-This mob have it as sold out but I bet you can find it elsewhere!
Cheers

I just scored a tab s to replace my dear ancient playbook which replaced my dear ancient Touchpad. Blackberry and HP got so many things right including their just plain perfect docks that let you sleepily/lazily/distractedly/drunkenly slide the tablet into place perfectly every time leaving it always charged. Losing those amazing docks is one of the main things that's kept me from upgrading, any new docks out there that people are loving?
In a perfect world there would be one where the usb nub pops into place when the tablet's lined up... Or a good case with a qi adapter.

Checked & in Stock now.

[Completed] Living with cheap smartwatches. My life with a Hi Watch U8 Pro and a DZ09.

I've worn my Hi Watch off and on for over a year now.
I has served me well considering how little it cost. I've managed to use most of the features and the battery is still going.
So why did I buy a DZ09? Partly out of desperation. The Hi Watch has a deeply recessed usb charge port. The Micro USB supplied is slightly longer than any other I own. It is the only cable that will work and when it inevitably goes missing I am watch-less until it resurfaces. The DZ09 was cheap, it was shiny and there was a slim chance the charger cable would fit the Hi Watch.
Guess what... it doesn't.
But that's OK, the old cable turned up again and now I can use both and compare them to my hearts content. :laugh:
If anyone has any questions, I will try to answer them. I will also include the odd mini revue of different functions and any apps I encounter along the way.
Hopefully it will be of interest to someone, so here goes...

A note about straps.
I've never changed the straps on these watches. However, the Hi Watch (U8 Pro) will probably change fine. It has tiny hex bolts holding the strap on which are clearly visible.
The DZ09 is another story.
Upon inspection I discovered that the the strap is hollow. A wire (presumably an antenna) is tucked inside. So my plans to buy a funky two tone strap may have to go on hold.

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The DZ09 has much jazzier screen layouts and a choice of backgrounds.
The metal bits on the DZ09 appear to be actual cheap metal as opposed to the painted plastic of the Hi Watch.
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA Free mobile app

Hi,
I see you've used the "other smartwatches" section alrwadt, which is where this could be posted.
Xda Assist is here to help navigate the site, not for support or info. So you won't get replies here.
Thread closed.

Question Magnetic car vent holder that does not impede wireless charging

I am looking for a magnetic car vent holder (i.e. no arms/bottom lip to hold phone) that will still allow me to wireless charge my Flip 3 on my wireless charger stand at home. Does anyone know of/recommend such a thing ?
Many thanks in advance !

How about this?
Havent tryed it, but think it seems ok
Amazon.com: Car Mount for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip (Car Mount by BoxWave) - MagnetoMount Clip, Metal Car Air Vent Strong Magnet Mount for Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - Jet Black : Cell Phones & Accessories
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Using a teardown video I created a template showing where the wireless charginging and NFC parts where. Then I stuck on 2x Scosche magic plates. Looks a little ugly and usually hide them behind a case but this time I'm going with a black skin to blend them in.
If you stick the metal plates too close to the wireless charging or NFC they get hot and either slow the the charging or stop it entirely.
As for chargers/mounts I use scosche magic mounts. Work great.
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Get the mophie snap+ wireless charging pad for car, I use it on my flip its perfect: https://www.amazon.com/mophie-snap-wireless-vent-mount/dp/B096W24V1H