Does anybody know when I could get a magnetic car dock for my Z3 from? I have the Sony DK48 which I find excellent and would like something like it but for me to use in my car and that will hold my phone secure and charge my phone without me having to open the charging flap?
I want one of these as well!!
Also looking at this. Had a great qi dock for my nexus from choetech and missing the ease of just popping the phone in
Brodit will make one soon I'm sure. This is the Z2 one which charges via the magnetic port: http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=512635&pn=prod&brand=Sony&model=Xperia Z2
That might even fit the Z3 to be honest.
Yep, they have one.
http://www.brodit.com/product.html?id=512673&pn=prod&brand=Sony&model=Xperia Z3
Mountek Snap 2/3:
http://www.mountek.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2l3sk6kW8
Hey,
I ordered one of these a couple days ago and it just arrived. Works really well! I removed the tray since I use a case, but it holds the phone pretty well and charges!
James
blueguru88 said:
Does anybody know when I could get a magnetic car dock for my Z3 from? I have the Sony DK48 which I find excellent and would like something like it but for me to use in my car and that will hold my phone secure and charge my phone without me having to open the charging flap?
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I've always used Brodit docks for my previous devices (like the Z2) -- these are by far the best solution out there -- however the Z3 dock is not available quite yet.
So in the meantime, I'm using my Z2 dock (ordered from ProClipUSA) with some duct tape on the inside of the grips to keep it from sliding off.
I've also tried the Sony XSP-N1BT car receiver, but with somewhat mixed results.
Just ordered the n1bt, hopefully it secures the z3 well enough
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I want that Brodit dock. Does anyone know how I can buy it in Canada or USA? I can only find it being sold in the UK and will cost me over $100.
LLJoelJ said:
I want that Brodit dock. Does anyone know how I can buy it in Canada or USA? I can only find it being sold in the UK and will cost me over $100.
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proclipusa.com is the US version of Brodit. ... but it looks like they don't have the Z3 version yet.
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/sony/xperia-z3.cmsv
They have the Z3 out
samueltlc said:
Mountek Snap 2/3:
http://www.mountek.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jG2l3sk6kW8
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This looks awesome. Using my cd slot for a dock makes so much sense and it's probably the only practical place to put my phone.
I just don't understand how it grabs the phone. What attaches (and how) to the phone to magnetically connect it to the dock? Is there already enough metal on the phone or something?
I guess I could then buy a separate magnetic charging cable in case I ever need a charge on the go too.
s1dest3pnate said:
This looks awesome. Using my cd slot for a dock makes so much sense and it's probably the only practical place to put my phone.
I just don't understand how it grabs the phone. What attaches (and how) to the phone to magnetically connect it to the dock? Is there already enough metal on the phone or something?
I guess I could then buy a separate magnetic charging cable in case I ever need a charge on the go too.
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It comes with a metallic plate and you may adhere to your phone or using a back cover.
samueltlc said:
It comes with a metallic plate and you may adhere to your phone or using a back cover.
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I was afraid of that. I don't want to adhere anything to the back of my naked Z3. She likes to be bare.
Dammit.
Adminkiller said:
http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/sony/xperia-z3.cmsv
They have the Z3 out
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They changed the URL: http://www.proclipusa.com/phone-holders/device/sony/xperia-z3-not-for-the-z3v-verizon.cmsv.
I got mine now - the version with the cigarette plug charger. But there is a problem: The top grip is so tight that if you have applied any screen protectors, those will be partially peeled off when you slide in your Z3. (I wish they had a return policy, I'd return mine now).
So instead, I'll stick with their Z2 holder (below). This works fine for the Z3 as well, though I ended up wrapping 3-4 layers of black electrical tape around the rightmost "knob" to keep the phone positioned such that it makes good contact with the charging connector on the left.
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Any magnetic car charger docks that could work with a Case Mate tough? It works fine with a normal sony dock, so maybe a "looser" car dock may work?
http://www.case-mate.com//sony-xperia-z3-cases/case-mate-sony-xperia-z3-tough-cases.asp
I have the Herbert Richter HR 1245 / 42 ("mini smart gripper 3") mounted on a ball joint on a brodit clip. Total cost ~35€ and it now serves my third smartphone.
For the Z3, the placement of the left clamp is PERFECT, because i could glue my Magnector cable onto the bracket. I always insert left side first, then push the right side in (from the front, not the top; no neet to "open" the brackets, they will hold it fine), which would make the cable snap right into place. The brodit + Herbert Richter solution may not be the cheapest or most practical one for the Z3, but as i said - i'm now using it with the third phone (Razr i -> One M7 -> Z3), so instead of buying 3 docks i bought one and it still works.
On the picture there's a Z1 mini and not the brodit car clip but another universal one. Just to show you what i meant with the placement of the brackets.
Well, I have a normal car charger from Best Buy and have the USB to microusb cable out of the box. I've plugged the cable into the Sony Charging Dock for my Z3 and place it near the dash then put a lot of Blu Tack underneath. I've had no problems since - the Z3 doesn't wobble or gets ejected from the dock (from braking or accelerating). I drive a Hyundai Tucson, by the way (if that info is of any relevance).
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Looking for a car holder which will let me use the phone in landscape mode. It's a T-Mobile Compact IV, I believe Brodit do a suitable holder, but can this support the phone in landscape? If not, any other suggestions?
Apparently this one will hold the unit in Landscape. Read the replies to my post in that thread and users say it holds in in firmly. I intend to get one.
phone holder
try one of these on ebay they are perfect for the job and turn 360 degrees.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Car-Holder-Mo...39:1|66:2|65:12|240:1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
and it comes with a car charger! for a fiver!!!
Phone: Orange HTC Touch Diamond
Rom: 1.93.405.1 WWE
Rom Date : 12/09/08.
Radio: 1.20 OliNex
Ext Rom : SwiftBL.Diamond V6.5 (16Mb pagepool)
HSPL : 1.40 OliNex
Diamond SIM/CID/Security Unlocker.
Brodit carholder
ewans said:
Looking for a car holder which will let me use the phone in landscape mode. It's a T-Mobile Compact IV, I believe Brodit do a suitable holder, but can this support the phone in landscape? If not, any other suggestions?
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Hi,
I also have an MDA compact IV and I've bought a Brodit carholder. Works perfectly. You can rotate the holder in any position, including landscape. It is also possible to tilt your phone. This is very useful when the sun shines onto your screen. This is the one I've bought:
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Yeah, i also have the broadit (Active) holder with charger. i think its one of the best aftermarket holders out there..
Not the cheapest. but does the job well.
I wold say its about 90% of OEM starndard so not bad at all.
I use a DIY back plate to mount the holdr to the car.. they sell one for your make/model for about £15 but i thould i'd make my own.
EDIT:
Avoid the cheap holders, most of the time they disapoint and qulity is sub par.
Also. the brodit charger is not like the sync/charge cable supplied by htc, its a normal mini usb cable, so a standard USB mini cable will charge this also - just thought i'd mention it
I can confirm that the Brodit active mount holds my Touch Diamond in place well. As it is on swivel I can just turn it from portrait to landscape in an instant. As I also have GSen on the phone the display auto rotates when I do. Useful for Sat Nav sometimes
However I have read complaints that this mount is not so good with your T-Mobile version, because, as you know, it is a slightly different shape - I have read somewhere (can't remember where) complaints that it does not fit so well in the Brodit
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peterc10 said:
I can confirm that the Brodit active mount holds my Touch Diamond in place well. As it is on swivel I can just turn it from portrait to landscape in an instant. As I also have GSen on the phone the display auto rotates when I do. Useful for Sat Nav sometimes
However I have read complaints that this mount is not so good with your T-Mobile version, because, as you know, it is a slightly different shape - I have read somewhere (can't remember where) complaints that it does not fit so well in the Brodit
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My T-mobile MDA compact IV fits perfectly in the Brodit holder. No complaints from me.
I have an old active brodit holder, ya think I could get the passive holder for the diamond and use the old mini usb connector and "make it fit" somehow?
The price difference is so small it is not worth it. I got my active holder for less than £30 plus postage from fleabay. I think passive holder is only a few £ less.
The one's I've seen are more than double prize for active.
active 850-900 DKK vs 250-300 for passive
EDIT:
Checked e-bay:
Passive 16.95
Active cig 27.95
Active mol 42.95
So there's quite a difference
zaphyr said:
The one's I've seen are more than double prize for active.
active 850-900 DKK vs 250-300 for passive
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OUCH - I thought we were ripped off in the UK but those prices are ridiculous - £85 for an active Brodit mount! Especially when you consider that Brodit are just over the water from you!
Are you sure you are looking at the active holder, the one that just plugs into the cigarette lighter socket in your car, and not the built in one with the molen connector, which is more expensive (but still not that sort of price)? Or you could go onto ebay UK site or try http://www.expansys.com/ I am sure many would ship to Denmark and it would still be much cheaper.
it's the molen connector. that's what my old holder has, so I thought it was best to stick to the same, as the cable is already nicely tucked away behind the dash.
The cigarette one is like 600 DKK, still f'ing expancive.
I'm concidering the one from e-bay that is £28.95+6.00 shipping.
zaphyr said:
The cigarette one is like 600 DKK, still f'ing expancive.
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Your English is much better than my Danish!
My previous mount's wires were all hidden behind dashboard (professional instal). All I did was buy the active mount and then cut the curly lead and connector off and did the same with the old mount (after checking with meter that both had 5v supply to the mount!). Then crimped the wires together, insulating taped it all up, and hid the connection underneath the Brodit dasboard mount I had for my car. So still nicely hidden and no horrible wires dangling across dashboard
I bought the one with a cig plug from First2Save on e-bay, and it arrived today now I'll have to see if I can fit it on the old one somehow.
You know, the mini-USB connector is in a black plastic box thingy. On the old holder, it is possible to loosen two screws and remove the mini-USB cable. On the new one, it's glued together
Let the games begin!
So it's done
The old mini-USB connector, you can see the two holes from the screws
The mini-USB on the new holder. No screws.
It's not a piece of art, I could have been much more careful
The finished product, glued together again and mounted in the car.
It doesn't look too bad, even though I did rush it a little. It fits like a charm, and I can use the cig->mini-USB for something else, e.g. on the old holder and sell it on e-bay haha
Well done! Unfortunately I did not have that option because my previous PDA (Ipaq 6340) and holder did not use a mini-usb port, but instead its own proprietory connector. That is why I needed to check and make sure they were the same voltage before cutting and fitting.
I modified an iPhone cradleto a Htc Desire cradle, later today i will post the instructions about how to modify this about 5 dollar cradle.
it fits perfectly because the iPhone has almost the same witdh and tickness .
i'm not responsible when you screw up the cradle or phone, i'm just sharing my creation.
This are the items, you need:
The Iphone dock: $4.51
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.31705
The dock cable: $1.80
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.40078
The dock for using the female connector: $3.14
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.21892
Micro usb plug And Mini usb: $2.24
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.36150
Preparation:
Start bij disessemble the " Micro usb plug And Mini usb" and "The dock for using the female connector" cable
The easiest way to do this is by using a knife to, the 1 cable is a bit difficult because it's glues together, make shure you het the mico usb like this and the mini usb like this.
Tip: try to keep the red and black wire from the female mini usb connected, this prevents solding work later on.
Also when you extract the female ipod connector keep the wires attached so you can soldeer it lateron to the micro usb (male), when you done it right, it will look like the picture below, with the wires connected.
(Don't mention the desiciptions of the pins on the picture below.)
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Opening op the cradle:
On the first sight you won't find any screw-hols on the bottom, but they are the on the left and right side of the cradle bottom the are weak spots in the rubber, make 2 holes and you will see 2 screws, und-screw them an open up the cradle.
when the cradle is opened you'll see a print, you can remove it, it's not nessery anymore, in my first attemt i tried to use the audio port also but then i figuered out that the HTC Desire has no audio over usb option.
Assembling the HTC DESIRE dock
Starting with the most tricky part, solding the wire from the ipod femal connector to the micro usb male like the thumb below.
(Make sure the wires al long enough)
when this is done make a hole in the housing on the left side of the ipod connector. This is for the mini usb (female). Solder the black and red wire of the mini usb to the pins on the ipod female connector.
Now the difficult part is done.
Take some black tape an cover the innerside of the hole where the ipod male connector was. In the middle make is small insision where lateron the micro usb male connector had to fit through.
Take the bottom plate of the cradle and carefully take away some plastic like the photo below
Now this is done, the easy part begin. It's glueing time
Take your beautiful solding work and fit it in the cradle starting by fitting the ipod femal in the ipod female hole, and the mini usb female in the mini usb hole.
Stick the micro usb male intro the insision you made and attach your phone to it. To make use everything fit, assemble the bottom to the cradle.
When this is fits, heat up your glue gun or plastic glue and qlue everything in place, be carefull that you dont glue your phone to the cradle
Wait for a day so the glue is hard and than attach the bottom to the cradle.
and "whala" a beautiful Desire Cradle
pictures below are to help you get an idea.
cool thanks
lukzke said:
I modified an iPhone cradleto a Htc Desire cradle, later
today i will post the instructions about how to modify this about 5 dollar cradle.
it fits perfectly because the iPhone has almost the same witdh and tickness .
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.31705
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Thanks man, i would love to have a cradle for my Desire.
I was a lilltebit busy yesterday but, i will post the instructions tonight with some photo's too!
cant wait to make this i want to make 2 or 3 for my house and office
where is update?
I just got this one of ebay, looks great!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Sync-Char...ories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item4150a8c2a3
Try using ebay international. U would be able to find the desktop charger plus a spare battery for usd12. Thats where i got mine.
Got mine from eBay: Desk Smart Swivel Stand For Google Nexus One HTC Desire (search on eBay)
Steel base, multiple position (dock mode), possibility to separate parts, well-finished.
15 bucks with shipping fees (free).
thongster27 said:
Try using ebay international. U would be able to find the desktop charger plus a spare battery for usd12. Thats where i got mine.
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Can you please provide a link or a ref because i can't find such a low price.
Thanks mate
massiliattak said:
Got mine from eBay: Desk Smart Swivel Stand For Google Nexus One HTC Desire (search on eBay)
Steel base, multiple position (dock mode), possibility to separate parts, well-finished.
15 bucks with shipping fees (free).
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this?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Desk-Smart-Sw...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ada9bbc9d
Hee ! sorry for my late reaction, my house was evacuated last wednesday because there was i big fire in my neighbourhood, it was on the national news for all the dutchies
Tonnight i will make some photo's of the project, i can tell that it needs some modification (removing plastic etc.)to the cradle en a lot of glue, but it realy looks nice.
kmetek said:
this?
cgi.ebay.co.uk/Desk-Smart-Swivel-Stand-Google-Nexus-One-HTC-Desire-/390214696093?cmd=ViewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ada9bbc9d
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Exactly.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
what fuctions does a dock exactly serve? apart from looking pretty?
Does the phone automatically switch to the desktop clock mode once plugged in? or similar?
As you said it looks nice on your work desk or at night as a clock.
But it also provide a nice and efficient way to refill your battery.
However i don't think that you it auto switches to desktop clock, you have to set in on your own. Some said that it's cradle specific, but i'd rather think that the Desire doesn't allow it, contrary to the N1
Just got mine this morning, it shipped pretty fast from HK.
Usually it takes around 3 weeks, and this time not even one
For 14euros i got a really nice usb cradle with the room to put another battery, a free screen protector (really efficient and easy to put on) and an extra power adapter with the plugs according to your country (EU/US/UK...).
http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110542237110&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:FR:1123
Can't take pictures right now, but it's definitely worth buying from him since he's a serious ebayer.
Looks nice, do you have a case on your phone? Just wondering if mine will fit on it with a case.
Not yet, they shipped from HK since 2 weeks and yet not arrived, while i bought this one on July 29th and it arrived today (Aug. 3rd),
There's really little room on the sides so I think that a "barely there" case (original or copy version) would fit.
Here's the copy i've ordered that might fit: http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663722867&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
On the contrary, this one might be a little bit bigger in order to fit : http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250663666312&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Glasses alright? ;-)
Dude, promise me that you put on your glasses next time when you publish photos online
A little bit off topic, but does anyone know a cradle that would fit a Desire with invisibleshield applied?
The swedish car dock/phone holder maker brodit.se confirmed to me via email earlier today that they are working on a car dock/holder for the Z, but he couldn't say how soon it would hit the market.
I use a brodit.se for my G1, and I love it - so much better (both looking and functionality, i.e. it stays in place, guaranteed) than sunction cup solutions or ventilation clip holders.
̃ Christopher
sounds great! Can you get one and test it for me? =)
brodit.se tend to be pretty quick to make car docks whit chargers for htc phones. I'm guaranteed to procure me one. I'm sitting in the truck throughout the hole work day so I need it
then I have ordered the car dock with charger ..
http://twitpic.com/34p7xl 95,38$ delivery on door.
Got mine today, went for the Active Holder Tilt Swivel With Cig-plug. Early impressions are it's really solid and just what I was looking for, good quality charger with it as well. Would deffo recommend it to anyone who is after a powered car mount for the Z/G2
Got mine from DSL Developments who's service was spot on. Ordered 3PM on Monday, was in my hand Tuesday morning.
Could anybody confirm if it's still possible to put a phone to one of these chargers with any of protective hard or soft cases added? Or it just fit's in "naked"??
adrungil said:
Could anybody confirm if it's still possible to put a phone to one of these chargers with any of protective hard or soft cases added? Or it just fit's in "naked"??
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I would think you would not be able to get it in there with a case on, it's a pretty tight fit, and non adjustable.
Sorry, but it won't fit if there's any sort of cover attached, there's absolutely no additional room.
I found out that my new Z actually fits in my Brodit passive (no charger) G1/Dream holder, so I won't order a new holder just yet. For some reason they have chosen to not release a passive holder which rotates, which I think sucks - even though you're not supposed to text in traffic, I did sometimes, when stuck in traffic or at red lights, send of quick messages or emails, and it's so much easier IMO to work on the physical qwerty keyboard in landscape than the on-screen portrait keyboard.
The old G1 holder does swivel, but unfortunately the keyboard is not possible to open while the Z is in the holder.
~Christopher
Got my active Brodit holder a few days ago, fits the Desire-Z absolutely perfectly, and their matching car mounting plate is great for my vehicle too. Their stuff may not be cheap, but it's far-and-away the best on the market.
Andre
Do you guys think my DZ will fit in the Brodit active holder when it has a full body protector?
Sorry, no. Brodit mounts fit the phone just as snugly and perfectly as any of the covers do, but because of that they don't give any extra gaps around the phone.
Andre
I have mine for a weeknow. Fits perfectly like every Brodit i had before !!
can the desire z recognize if it is in a car dock when putting it into the active brodit mount?
I want to use tasker to enable gps when the Phone is in the mount.
Don't think so,
You could just say:
If not near home + charging then -> Activate GPS + activate car controls
or something
Benni-chan said:
can the desire z recognize if it is in a car dock when putting it into the active brodit mount?
I want to use tasker to enable gps when the Phone is in the mount.
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There's some stuff in the DZ user guide about the phone being able to recognise if it's in a car dock. No idea how it does this though.
I consider getting this: http://www.brodit.com/montering.jsp?anr=512200
I never used their products, so I have a few questions for those of you who already puchased one.
1. Do I need to buy a "Pro-Clip" designed for my car, is it already in the package, included in the price, or maybe I can just mount the holder as it is whithout other clips? It's not so clear to me how to mount it...
2. If I need screws, clips and stuff like that (as I see on the instructions) will I be able to quickly dismount the holder e.g. to use it in another car, without tools?
3. I would prefer the same product, but with a sucction cup for easy mounting on the windshield. Can I find a model like that, or a "Pro-Clip" for windshield mounting etc.?
4. Will I be able to use the audio jack, or is it covered?
5. Finally, can I adjust the holder position a little (upwards, downwards, left, right), or is it fixed? I understand that I can tilt it o have the phone in landscape, but are there other adjustments possible (with or without using screwdrivers or other tools)?
Thanks!
1. You will need a pro-clip for your car. Some online retailers bundle them in, you'll know because they ask you what car you're installing it in before you checkout.
2. You can get a Move Clip which enables you to slide the holder in and out of the pro-clip. For example: http://www.brodit.com/productinformation.jsp?anr=213005&sortiment=s800
3. Not that I know of.
4. The audio jack is not covered.
5. You can swivel it, rotate it, slide out the keyboard, everything. You don't need tools to do it.
Thanks for the answer!
So, basically, I install a ProClip designed for my car, then over it I mount the Move Clip, and on the Move Clip I mount the actual phone holder? Just checking to see if I got this right, so I can order those three products...
I don't like it too much mounted over the A/C vents, but the actual phone holder seems to be the best available. If there really is no choice to get a windshield ProClip, I'll go with the this Central Mounting here: http://www.brodit.com/montering.jsp?anr=852285
I'll have to change my car in a few months and I'll get another ProClip then, but still be able to use the holder - that is good.
i ordered the active mount from brodit and for mounting it in my car i got a car mounting kit with the possibility to mount the dock to the wind shield.
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Well, I wrote nice "review" in this edited post, but whatever was the reason, the xda website was "unavailable" when I click save - and now it is gone, damn!
I really don't feel like typing it all again, sorry. Here's the gist of it: IT WORKS.
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Price: $9.99 (incl. free shipping from Hong Kong)
Store: just do ebay search, tons of different sellers have it
Comes with standalone charger (AC 100-240V, DC 5V 1A, cable with standard microUSB plug - all specs same as HTC's original charger).
The USB cable I am using to charge it from my own charger (as seen in my photos) is cradle's own cable that's permanently attached to the back.
The charging light is one of those horribly bright blue LEDs (what happened to the nice and subtle green LEDs? It seems like they don't make them anymore ). I have already cover it with piece of black electrical tape, otherwise it would lit half of my bedroom at night...
DOCK PHOTOS
Dock - front:
Dock - right side:
Dock - left side:
Dock - top view:
Dock - rear:
Dock - bottom:
It is sold as dock for HTC Sensation, but obviously it was manufactured for ancient by now HTC Titan!
Standalone Charger: (comes with it)
(notice how twisted is the cable that it bends like this on it's own - that's why mine arrived d.o.a); below close up of the bend spot where it is broken (probably)
Although my set came with broken charger, I have tested it with my original HTC charger and cable plugged into micro-USB rear port of the dock, and it works (it is charging the phone), same as the dock's built-in USB "data" cable attached on the back. Despite seler's description on ebay, both can be used to charge our phone.
Also note that i.e. "my" seller doesn't say anything about the charger.
His description states as follows:
Package Includes:
1x USB Cradle Dock Battery Charger
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(confusing, isn't it? I was under impression that it does NOT come with charger until I emailed the seller)
And since the USB cable itself can be used for charging too, I am thinking about buying another one and using it as CAR DOCK (holder) in my car. All it needs is adding few thin rubber strips (so the phone won't rattle when driving) and maybe mounting it on my dashboard anti-slippery mat or using sometghing to prevent sliding, it would nicely compliment my wireless FM transmitter plug (I wrote about it in other thread)
My conclusion:
GOOD PRODUCT, GOOD QUALITY DOCK, EXCELLENT PRICE!
(even though my charger is d.o.a it is still good deal)
This is product image most sellers use on ebay:
(so you know what to look for, if interested)
Where did you order yours? link please
gtmaster303 said:
Where did you order yours? link please
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Ehhh lol it hasn't arrived yet and I don't know will it really fit MT4GS... I took "guesstimated" chances ordering it, same as I did with "Gold" battery, and although I did view pictures and got exact measurements and what-not - but until I have it physically connected with my phone I won't know for sure is it good (or not), so be patient I will change 1st post when it arrives.
Have you found (or use) any?
MT4GS said:
Ehhh lol it hasn't arrived yet and I don't know will it really fit MT4GS... I took "guesstimated" chances ordering it, same as I did with "Gold" battery, and although I did view pictures and got exact measurements and what-not - but until I have it physically connected with my phone I won't know for sure is it good (or not), so be patient I will change 1st post when it arrives.
Have you found (or use) any?
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Not really. I just posted on behalf of anyone that may use it too. My phone sits on my night stand charging before I go to sleep. Never really found much use for a dock.
gtmaster303 said:
My phone sits on my night stand charging before I go to sleep. Never really found much use for a dock.
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Very same here - and that's why I want a "charging dock" for my night table by my bed, before I scratch phone's protruding camera glass or before the glass scratches my night table (either one is bound to happen )
Actual "desktop docks" were needed in old times when I had to sync my phone with Outlook on PC, but since I switched to using Google's email/calendar/contacts (and now even their OS) I have no need for "desktop" part of the dock. I just want a "stand" for MT4GS
MT4GS said:
Very same here - and that's why I want a "charging dock" for my night table by my bed, before I scratch phone's protruding camera glass or before the glass scratches my night table (either one is bound to happen )
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My phone never comes in contact with any hard surface. I always put it on at least a piece of paper or something softer. When charging, it sits on top of my wallet. I take care of my phones extremely well
For all of you who don't miss your Palm Pilots sync-up but just want convenient charging, one solution is the Powermat contactless charging. For this phone, you can get the custom battery cover from TMobile for $10, and single-position charging stations are available similarly cheap from many sellers.
Here is a thread about it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1479258
Well, it arrived in just 4 days! Fastest shipping from Asia ever, I was very surprised and also unhappy, that's why no link to the seller, as explained in my "review" (first post, edited).
I know you're frustrated from losing a big in-progress posting, but can you clarify? You say you are unhappy, but you also said it works.
Also, I can't quite tell from the photos. Does the phone settle right down so some built-in USB thingy slides into the phone, or do you need to plug some USB cable into the phone after you've got it on the dock?
wjcarpenter said:
I know you're frustrated from losing a big in-progress posting, but can you clarify? You say you are unhappy, but you also said it works.
Also, I can't quite tell from the photos. Does the phone settle right down so some built-in USB thingy slides into the phone, or do you need to plug some USB cable into the phone after you've got it on the dock?
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First post updated.
Not as good as my original review that got lost, but most info is there. HTH.
Ask if you have questions or need more pics
I'm currently using a magnetic charging cable and it's great not having to ever open the usb flaps and use the usb socket each time I charge, but it's a drag having to keep my case open while it charges; plus, it can take up to a minute to attach the damn thing. I got a cheap case off eBay which is starting to break so I'm after a new one but it seems impossible to know which cases will fit in the dock.
If you have a dock and a case/cover, and assuming you recommended the case/cover, could you reply here stating the brand/model? Thanks!
Cruzerlite Bugdroid does not fit
I have the Cruzerlite Bugdroid TPU shell and can confirm this does not fit the stand with the standard adapters. I don't like the Book style cases and am not impressed by the Sony versions anyway. The gap in the dock is very thin so I'd be amazed if there are any cases that will fit with the standard adapters and protect the phone from drops. I should have checked this before buying the dock. I'm now looking to modify like another user on here with sticky backed foam.
poldie said:
I'm currently using a magnetic charging cable and it's great not having to ever open the usb flaps and use the usb socket each time I charge, but it's a drag having to keep my case open while it charges; plus, it can take up to a minute to attach the damn thing. I got a cheap case off eBay which is starting to break so I'm after a new one but it seems impossible to know which cases will fit in the dock.
If you have a dock and a case/cover, and assuming you recommended the case/cover, could you reply here stating the brand/model? Thanks!
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I scooped this one off eBay:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/291245971777
Fits well and I like the way they did the cutouts because it seems to keep the power or camera buttons from getting pressed by mistake when the phone is in my pocket. The insert I used for the dock is stamped 34B and I think it's the insert for the Xperia Z3 Compact but it fits perfectly.
I have a Tudia case off Amazon, and the DK48 inserts are too thin . Looking to go the foam insert route, or dremel one of the inserts to open it up a tad. Thought about returning it and buying the Z2 dock (DK36). But it is more expensive (on Amazon at least), and I am not guaranteed it will work either.
poldie said:
I'm currently using a magnetic charging cable and it's great not having to ever open the usb flaps and use the usb socket each time I charge, but it's a drag having to keep my case open while it charges; plus, it can take up to a minute to attach the damn thing. I got a cheap case off eBay which is starting to break so I'm after a new one but it seems impossible to know which cases will fit in the dock.
If you have a dock and a case/cover, and assuming you recommended the case/cover, could you reply here stating the brand/model? Thanks!
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I am using Chabel case from Korea and Case-Mate Sony Xperia Z3 Tough Case.
Both can dock charge
I use the Krusell FrostCover for Xperia Z3/Z3 Dual - works good for me and charging it on the dock is straightforward.
sirbrian said:
I am using Chabel case from Korea and Case-Mate Sony Xperia Z3 Tough Case.
Both can dock charge
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which Chabel case have you got mate?
CaseMate Toughcase w/metal buttons. Snug, handsome case, 2 part protection and fits the DK48. Not to shabby.
Sent from my D6603
Ringke fusion does.
This Motomo case works perfectly with the Sony Z3 dock : http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=motomo+z3+case
The only thing is that you need to take out that plastic adapter since the case is too bulky. If you run it naked like in this picture with the plastic adapter off it works nicely and the phone doesn't feel loose at all while charging:
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poldie said:
I'm currently using a magnetic charging cable and it's great not having to ever open the usb flaps and use the usb socket each time I charge, but it's a drag having to keep my case open while it charges; plus, it can take up to a minute to attach the damn thing. I got a cheap case off eBay which is starting to break so I'm after a new one but it seems impossible to know which cases will fit in the dock.
If you have a dock and a case/cover, and assuming you recommended the case/cover, could you reply here stating the brand/model? Thanks!
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I use a Tudia case on mine:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/TUDIA-Bumper-Protective-Compatible-Verizon/dp/B00OPW1SD2
It has a dock port cutout,
However i bought a replica of the sony charger, not the real deal and they gave me 3 adapters all the same size, So i had to do alittle DIY and sanded one of the adapters to fit my case, It works perfectly and with the Tudia case it's so much easier to slot the dock in
With using the Cruzerlite TPU cases, which charging dock will it fit it? I have the dock for the Z1 that I was using for the Z1s and the Z3 fit without the case (with putting a piece of folded up paper behind it to hold it in place) but now after putting the case on it won't fit. Which charging dock will hold the Z3 with the Cruzerlite TPU case on it?
The Casemate Barely There case fits the DK48 dock perfectly with one of the inserts. No mods required.
jonamafun said:
The Casemate Barely There case fits the DK48 dock perfectly with one of the inserts. No mods required.
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Yeah, I had been using the DK31 which fit it fine before the case... would the DK48 hold the Cruzerlite TPU case as well? I'm sticking to that case and am trying to confirm which dock will hold it.
lin013190 said:
Ringke fusion does.
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It barely fits, and the phone sits at 90 degrees, not leaning back like it should do.
My dock is the DK48, btw.
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Devilcase aluminum bumper works. Comes with it's own insert.
This one will fit the dock
http://shop.brando.com/simplism-ultra-thin-cover-set-for-sony-xperia-z3_p11839c304d4.html