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Official Samsung Car Dock / Desk Dock

Just came across these:
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1A3BEGSTA
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
Anyone tried these? I'm also wondering if they will work with the Sprint Nexus S 4G - Samsung's page says they will, but the 4G phone is going to be 1mm thicker and they could have just screwed up.

I can't say anything about the car dock because I don't use any. But, as for the desktop dock, I recommend taking a look at the KiDiGi dekstop dock for Nexus S. It looks awesome, it holds it tight into place, and it's not that expensive; also, it has a version with a 2nd battery compartment.

Carvin226 said:
Just came across these:
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1A3BEGSTA
samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
Anyone tried these? I'm also wondering if they will work with the Sprint Nexus S 4G - Samsung's page says they will, but the 4G phone is going to be 1mm thicker and they could have just screwed up.
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I've got both.
Nothing fancy, no bells or whistles.
Desktop dock has a blue LED to indicate when the phone is plugged in. When it's docked, the phone automatically goes to clock mode. Press the clock app on your phone's desktop to see what it looks like.
Car dock is completely passive. Very sturdy though so the phone sits there without jiggling, even when you press the screen/keys. Cheaper models are sometimes not quite so sturdy.
But both seem very good build quality. I'm happy with both of them.
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Mind if I ask where you purchased them from? Samsung's online store always says they're backordered. I've been looking everywhere online for another place that sells these docks ever since the phone came out, but I can't find them for purchase anywhere. Thanks in advance for any help.

@kofruge -
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-desktop-dock-for-samsung-google-nexus-s-p28223.htm
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-google-nexus-s-vehicle-dock-p28222.htm
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I have been on the fence about the desktop dock, but may have to buy one! Does it slide in and connect pretty easily?

Yes it plugs in and connects very easily and smoothly.
Feels like a very nice fit between the phone and the desk dock.
With the car dock the fit is very tight, which is good because the phone is not moving from its place at all.
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Great thanks! Gotta get one now! Guess ill order from Samsung and hope it doesn't take too long to ship!
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Man, how I wish they delivered to the U.S. I've been dying for one of those desk docks...

I'm ordering from Samsung to US will keep everyone posted on shipping times. I know it says they are backordered.
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Can the desktop dock be turned upright? Or does it have to lay on its side?

AshsToAshs said:
Can the desktop dock be turned upright? Or does it have to lay on its side?
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Only on it's side
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The dock is finally available to purchase!!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA

SupaDupaFly24 said:
The dock is finally available to purchase!!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1A3BEGSTA
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I found mine at best buy last night...they had both car and desk dock. I purchased the desk dock for work and love it. Just used it this morning for first time. Slides in easily and goes into landscape clock app automatically when plugged in displaying time and weather. Very cool!

does it come with a built in bluetooth? like the nexus one dock

I don't believe so...nothing mentioned on the box...just seems to charge phone and throw into landscape dock mode.

Skillz1318 said:
I don't believe so...nothing mentioned on the box...just seems to charge phone and throw into landscape dock mode.
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can you take some pictures of it for us? those bad photoshop jobs on the sammy website make me curious what it really looks like.

I will try tomorrow. I don't have a camera so will use new iPad I got yesterday! Loving dock so easy to slide in phone and the dock mode with time and weather. Also let's meet easily charge phone while at work so it easily lasts all day and night now!
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Car dock
I just got a case from the sprint store yesterday. Do you think the phone will still fit in the car dock or will I have to remove the case?

vwdoc2000 said:
I just got a case from the sprint store yesterday. Do you think the phone will still fit in the car dock or will I have to remove the case?
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I looked at them both at the local Best Buy. They don't look like they would work with a case so ill probably put just an invisible shield on to use the car dock.
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Genuine Samsung Note 2 Car Dock...

Just bought this.....should last me with note 3 I think....
Decided to get it today since it's a good price and there is not much others around...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ORIGINAL...pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e72ef00ee&_uhb=1
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Nice. I may bite on this:good:

I went ahead and ordered this since I really need a good car mount. I will report back once it arrives in 1-3 weeks.

GENUINE SAMSUNG C&T (=PLEOMAX) UNIVERSAL CAR HOLDER
So.. it's just a universal mount made by Pleomax, who also supposedly makes Samsung official accessories? Kind of shady.
I'll wait for a real dock with a charger and preferably audio out over usb.

Nice find, ill get one myself too. Hopefully itll fit with my case
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LucJoe said:
GENUINE SAMSUNG C&T (=PLEOMAX) UNIVERSAL CAR HOLDER
So.. it's just a universal mount made by Pleomax, who also supposedly makes Samsung official accessories? Kind of shady.
I'll wait for a real dock with a charger and preferably audio out over usb.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleomax
Looks legit enough for me.

this is just a tease without the USB Injector
If it had that I'd bite. $19.99 is a good price if you don't need that however.

Nice, added to my watch list...

Pity that there is not a proper car dock yet. Had to buy a new car mount aswell. I just bought some pretty generic and cheap holder from Ebay to hold the phone in place while waiting for some cheap docking solution.

amishbobinc said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleomax
Looks legit enough for me.
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I understand Pleomax makes accessories for Samsung, but this is definitely a Universal car dock, probably this one: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
Advertising it as a Genuine Samsung Note 2 car dock is misleading.

Does the phone detect the dock and enable car mode?
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programatix said:
Does the phone detect the dock and enable car mode?
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I highly doubt it since there is no micro USB integrated into it. It's just a piece of plastic so your phone doesn't know it's in it.
Just put an NFC tag on the dock. When you insert it, it will do whatever you programmed it to do.
That dock looks like any ordinary eBay generic piece of plastic, BTW. Nothing special about it, IMO. I have a generic squeeze handle one and it works great with any case. The one in the OP looks to only work naked. Not worth the hassle, IMO.

ericshmerick said:
I highly doubt it since there is no micro USB integrated into it. It's just a piece of plastic so your phone doesn't know it's in it.
Just put an NFC tag on the dock. When you insert it, it will do whatever you programmed it to do.
That dock looks like any ordinary eBay generic piece of plastic, BTW. Nothing special about it, IMO. I have a generic squeeze handle one and it works great with any case. The one in the OP looks to only work naked. Not worth the hassle, IMO.
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Thanks for the reply. I was wondering since some phone and dock doesn't need to be connected to switch, which confused me on how does the docking work. Anyway I have some NFC tags but so far the is no good app to automatically enable the driving mode without starting S Voice. I tried tasker and I can configure it to switch to the car mode (the icon appeats) but it doesn't enable driving mode (the one which enable the phone to read out events).
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Has anyone tried this with the Otterbox Defender? Does it fit?

Max open Cradle
Please tell me what is the actual max open?
Is it really 85 mm? Note 2 + case ...
Can you put it with slim plastic cover like Mercury?
Thank you for answer!
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How about the Holder:
GENUINE SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 3 4G NEXUS NOTE 2 iPhone 5 CAR HOLDER CRADLE MOUNT.
Will it fit with Slim back Case?
Anyone have bought and use it?
Thanks!

a silly question, galaxy note 2 is the same with note 8000?

Wireless Charger

Has anyone tried this?
It looks promising but its only 1A, anyone want to shell out the $50 and give it a shot?
Dealextreme SKU 195084
dx com / 195084

firehawk1 said:
Has anyone tried this?
It looks promising but its only 1A, anyone want to shell out the $50 and give it a shot?
Dealextreme SKU 195084
dx com / 195084
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Maybe post a link I couldn't find that SKU on there. Wireless charging is as simple as copper foil tape (or I preferred solder iron) and hooking up with the palm touchstone or the powermat kit (I preferred the powermat because the touchstone wouldn't charge through my platinum series case from Best Buy and the powermat works amazing!)

I haven't made enough posts to post a link but i spaced it out
www dx com/195084

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I haven't made enough posts to post a link but i spaced it out
www dx com/195084
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looks pretty cool....

I never tried this ,,,,,,,,

i have bought one in ebay that cost 60usd

Looks pretty cool was wondering if this would charge the phone in a otterbox defender case
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Ive seen a couple of review of this wireless charger on youtube.
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i picked up a used one today - the guy put something in the back cover and it is supposed to work with the palm charger that he also have me - just got home and havent tried it yet but for $25 it was worth a shot

Here's a link to my review.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sh...Wireless Charger + Patch ($45 Shipped) w/PICS
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golfinggino said:
i picked up a used one today - the guy put something in the back cover and it is supposed to work with the palm charger that he also have me - just got home and havent tried it yet but for $25 it was worth a shot
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edit - works like a charm !

golfinggino said:
edit - works like a charm !
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Can you lift the phone up 3 mm from the charge pad and see if it still charges? Thanks

Amowagou said:
Can you lift the phone up 3 mm from the charge pad and see if it still charges? Thanks
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Tried it and it doesn't work unless it is touching the charger base

Well....here is a complete set for our note 2.
Link 1: http://www.eforchina.com/view/15717...Design-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100.htm
Link 2: http://www.eforchina.com/view/15719...Design-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II---N7100.htm

What about this one? http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Qi-...or-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-II-N7100-MCH-N7100-10/

i want to try this,any ideas?

just tried my metrans mwt-02 with a flip back cover (thicker than stock) and The Guardian G2 supplement (24 newspaper pages) between it and the charger and it works ok :thumbup:

Anywhere to just get the coil pack that goes inside the battery cover? I don't want the entire kit, I plan on embedding a powermat into my desk.

does it charge almost as fast as the wall charger or is it the same?

There is a 550 post thread already about wireless charging here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945582
I think further discussion should be directed there. They've covered Palm, QI, etc...

Use Smart Dock with case/extended battery?

So basically I've got a 9300mAh ZeroLemon battery... is there any sort of cable or extension thing I could get so I could use it with the Note II dock from Samsung? I know it's not just a normal male MicroUSB connector but something with a few extra pins. In theory you could make a female connector with the extra pins and just have a small cable run from the dock to your phone... but I'm not good with DIY sort of stuff. Does anything exist that I could buy that would let me do this? thanks.

KosanRio said:
So basically I've got a 9300mAh ZeroLemon battery... is there any sort of cable or extension thing I could get so I could use it with the Note II dock from Samsung? I know it's not just a normal male MicroUSB connector but something with a few extra pins. In theory you could make a female connector with the extra pins and just have a small cable run from the dock to your phone... but I'm not good with DIY sort of stuff. Does anything exist that I could buy that would let me do this? thanks.
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I'm sorry I don't think I know what you want to do, really.
Do you mean you want to use your ZeroLemon while using the Smart Dock?

I want this too. A cable as an extension of the actual docking male connection for phones with extended batteries or bigger phone cases.
The phone would not sit in the dock but would be connected to it and able to use all the dock functions. Something we cant do with the zero lemon battery.
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planetbeen said:
I want this too. A cable as an extension of the actual docking male connection for phones with extended batteries or bigger phone cases.
The phone would not sit in the dock but would be connected to it and able to use all the dock functions. Something we cant do with the zero lemon battery.
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Hi,
Why not just remove the TPU case?
I have the ZeroLemon and connected it to the Smart Dock no problem.

I didn't think it would fit...then I went on vacation and havent had a chance to play with it. Vacation ends tomorrow unfortunately.
I thought about taking the tpu off but didn't know if the battery would be secure enough without it.
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planetbeen said:
I didn't think it would fit...then I went on vacation and havent had a chance to play with it. Vacation ends tomorrow unfortunately.
I thought about taking the tpu off but didn't know if the battery would be secure enough without it.
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I already tried it. I have both Smart Dock and Zero Lemon. Just hold the battery while inserting it on the Smart Dock.

I don't wanna have to take it off everytime...

What is needed is some smarty fella to make an extension dongle. 1/2 inch should do it. Would allow all case fits with goodies.

KosanRio said:
I don't wanna have to take it off everytime...
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It takes less than a second, just as long as plugging in the cable lol.

Ive been looking foe something too... I have an otter box...and it doesnt fit...
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Did you find something for your Otter Box case and Smart Dock?
bonez537 said:
Ive been looking foe something too... I have an otter box...and it doesnt fit...
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I have an Otter Box Defender case on my Galaxy Note 2 and want to buy a Smart Dock but know it won't fit. Did you find some work around for this?

Charger dock available now on play store

Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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pakure said:
Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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Says coming soon here.

I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
I got one, it arrived today. Just in case mine breaks. And it's JUST the dock. As in no plug or charging cable comes with it. Not a "major" thing, but usually charging docks come with a plug and cable.
Just a heads up for anyone planning to get one.
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Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..

rhesus98 said:
Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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I am using a rubber band to hold the charger and watch together.

I've been using a ponytail band

I use a clothes pin to hold mine into the charging dock. I had a chat session with Samsung support and they basically said that if the dock was "damaged" that it was not covered under warranty. Their version of damaged meant that the tab was missing. What a bunch of crap. Spineless to not stand behind their product.

pakure said:
Extra charger available on play store for 14.95 $
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cool, thanks

Same
rhesus98 said:
Apparently it's not available for sale anymore.. mine just broke... using tape to hold charger in place... not very elegant..
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Mine's been broken for a couple of months now ;-;

The charging dock availability must've been very short-lived. Play Store doesn't sell it anymore ("The Samsung Gear Live Charging Dock is no longer available for purchase."), and hasn't for as long as I'd been looking for it.
I hold it together now with a 1-inch binder clip that's been sprung-out to reduce its tension. It works quite well, since I have a different strap (the strap's two "rivets" fell out shortly after I started wearing it, rendering it un-repairable).
Just before that happened, though, I noticed that the dock contacts were eroding, pitting, falling apart... and sure enough, now it's gotten to the point where they're all broken down to some degree, one is totally gone, and it only charges when the dock rests in a certain position.
So that's three failures:
- the band (cheap-ass rivets holding the metal buckle onto the plastic strap)
- the charging dock (when that dies, you have no more watch... sooo...)
- the charging dock contacts (when THOSE die, you're definitely screwed)
Seriously, WTF Samsung?

I purchased an additional one on ebay... I think for around $20.00 I keep a separate set of chargers for all my devices in my toiletry bag for travel, so I went ahead and bought a charger for the watch as well. I've used it several times when traveling and no issues so far.