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Car Dock

I really hope they make a good car dock for the nexus s. My nexus one car dock was amazing!

I love having the N1 car dock, but the lack of audio output on that thing really sucks. Several times a day I get to dock my phone *and* plug in an audio cable. I could use BT stereo, but the quality is bad. (And since N1 lacks a dock connector, even if the car dock had stereo output, it would use BT.)
That said, doesn't the NS have a real dock connector on it?
I'm keeping my N1 and upgraded my wife's G1 to the NS. The availability of a car dock is the only consideration in whether I upgrade my own phone or not.

Bicster_ said:
That said, doesn't the NS have a real dock connector on it?
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No dock connector. The only charge point is through the micro USB port.

car dock
Ditto! Ditto! Ditto!

If you're with tmobile they sale an universal car MOD EDIT that charges your phone. An extra step yes but lets be real, its worth out to do video calling on the road. that's the only reason I want one.
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rodneygoff said:
If you're with tmobile they sale an universal car that charges your phone. An extra step yes but lets be real, its worth out to do video calling on the road. that's the only reason I want one.
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Interesting autocorrect typo (or choice of words).
I haven't yet seen a universal dock I liked. I hope something decent comes along. One handed operation is a big plus!

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Lol, I thought it was just me being tired. Apparently not.
I've read good things with Arkon car docks. Probably gonna get myself one if I don't see an official one for the S soon.

I miss my N1 desktop doc already
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What universal car docks are you using for your NS now?

They could easily use NFC to launch the dock app, and it would be possible to make an inductive charging back like they had on the palm pre.

No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.

I've ordered a Vlingo that will attach to the vent, just until I can get a Brodit...
I could really do with a decent univerals dock though, as I change phones every 3 months

BruceCLin said:
No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.
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How's it hold? Mini-review please. I'll be looking to pick up a car dock/charger in the next few weeks.

BruceCLin said:
No dock port so I have to settle with something more generic. I use this Arkon dock currently in my car. It's the most compact looking one I can find.
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That looks much better than the one I'm using right now. For $12 I'm going to give it a shot.

Eh, I wouldn't recommend that Arkon dock. It's a tight fit for the phone. I bought one when I had the Vibrant and I didn't like how tight of a fit it was. If I was ever in a hurry, I'd be afraid that I would break that dock. It's great for the iPhone because the size is smaller, but for the 4" phones, I would not recommend (especially when you're using a case). But that's just from my experience.
I'm currently using this universal dock. It might not fit your needs since it uses one of those "patented" sticky technologies.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Platinu...1414202&skuId=1199257&st=mobiledock&cp=1&lp=1
Got a free $20 rewards certificate from Best Buy so I used it on that dock. It's actually a very good dock. I haven't used it with any cases though, so that might be a 50/50 thing. You can look up "bracketron" on youtube to see a clip of it. It's worth the $5 I paid for, perhaps not $24 though.

DKYang said:
Eh, I wouldn't recommend that Arkon dock. It's a tight fit for the phone. I bought one when I had the Vibrant and I didn't like how tight of a fit it was. If I was ever in a hurry, I'd be afraid that I would break that dock. It's great for the iPhone because the size is smaller, but for the 4" phones, I would not recommend (especially when you're using a case). But that's just from my experience.
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I think you might be thinking of the original iphone 4 version. They came out with the universal one later, which is specifically made for larger phones.
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How's it hold? Mini-review please. I'll be looking to pick up a car dock/charger in the next few weeks.
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Besides the custom one for vibrant, it's the best looking universal holder I've ever had. I have the another Arkon universal holder that squeeze from the sides, which works well but a bit large and ugly IMO. This has only 4 little legs that can be seen from the front. The legs are angled in, so they hold the phone really well. Due to the position of the legs being on top/bottom, I wouldn't recommend use it side way. It holds the phone vertically perfectly well. On the topic of size, unlike the original iphone 4 version of the same dock, its body at the lower part can be extended to accommodate larger phone. As for the back of the holder, it's the same as the other universal one I own, one hinge at the suction cup and one ball joint at the holder, both adjustable. I'd still get this one if given a chance to go back in time. Everything said is my own personal opinion of course.

BruceCLin said:
Besides the custom one for vibrant, it's the best looking universal holder I've ever had. I have the another Arkon universal holder that squeeze from the sides, which works well but a bit large and ugly IMO. This has only 4 little legs that can be seen from the front. The legs are angled in, so they hold the phone really well. Due to the position of the legs being on top/bottom, I wouldn't recommend use it side way. It holds the phone vertically perfectly well. On the topic of size, unlike the original iphone 4 version of the same dock, its body at the lower part can be extended to accommodate larger phone. As for the back of the holder, it's the same as the other universal one I own, one hinge at the suction cup and one ball joint at the holder, both adjustable. I'd still get this one if given a chance to go back in time. Everything said is my own personal opinion of course.
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Awesome, thank you for the write-up. One more question, in portrait mode, is the microUSB port obscured? I want to make sure the port isn't blocked for a car charger.
It's unfortunate that you don't recommend using this in landscape mode, but I suppose at $12 that's something I could live with. College budget ftl. >_>

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Awesome, thank you for the write-up. One more question, in portrait mode, is the microUSB port obscured? I want to make sure the port isn't blocked for a car charger.
It's unfortunate that you don't recommend using this in landscape mode, but I suppose at $12 that's something I could live with. College budget ftl. >_>
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The USB port I'd not block at all. The right bottom leg can be adjusted to avoid audio port also.

BruceCLin said:
I think you might be thinking of the original iphone 4 version. They came out with the universal one later, which is specifically made for larger phones.
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Well damn, I never saw the other version. I guess at the time Amazon wasn't selling it or never did. I still wouldn't recommend it though because of the way it works, but that's just me.

blueforce4116 said:
They could easily use NFC to launch the dock app, and it would be possible to make an inductive charging back like they had on the palm pre.
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I thought that too... I don't know how well inductive charging like a power mat would work with the NFC antenna. I also don't know that you can use the NFC to launch an app... isn't it link driven? Maybe that's something you could do with intents, I haven't given it too much thought. I think the inductive charging is the bigger issue.
Does anyone know if the NS has the magnetic switch to detect a dock?

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?

Audio/Charger breakout cable?

Since it seems there aren't any docks with audio out, and Samsung is going with the universal dock as the official one, does anyone know of a breakout cable for MicroUSB to allow for both charging and audio from one input, if this is even possible? I would like to only have to plug/unplug one cable when I dock my phone in the car.
If this doesn't exist, if anyone has a pinout so I could make my own it would be appreciated

This phone fits well in the Samsung s3 dock
, even with a seidio surface case. I use one.
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jyveturkey said:
This phone fits well in the Samsung s3 dock
, even with a seidio surface case. I use one.
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Are you talking about this dock?
Just realized that it may not be clear in my original post, but I'm talking about the car docks.

The only one I've seen is the one that comes with the iBolt car mount...
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farfromovin said:
The only one I've seen is the one that comes with the iBolt car mount...
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I saw that as well but would prefer not to wait for it to ship, I think I am just going to make my own cable according to the instructions here and hope it works with the Note II.
It's amazing nobody has thought to fabricate a cable like this...

It's readily available on ebay, refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36406791
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Since it seems there aren't any docks with audio out, and Samsung is going with the universal dock as the official one, does anyone know of a breakout cable for MicroUSB to allow for both charging and audio from one input, if this is even possible? I would like to only have to plug/unplug one cable when I dock my phone in the car.
If this doesn't exist, if anyone has a pinout so I could make my own it would be appreciated
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sorry for such a late response but has anyone verified if this cable works??
thanks in advance!

chezburito said:
sorry for such a late response but has anyone verified if this cable works??
thanks in advance!
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iBolt break out cable does work, been using it in my car everyday.

vectron said:
iBolt break out cable does work, been using it in my car everyday.
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Great thank you! just one more question, is it worth getting the 20 dollar iBolt cable? or will a 5 dollar generic one on ebay suffice. I looked up the reviews for the iBolt on amazon and they do not sound to satisfied with the iBolt cable.
Thanks again in advance!!

Looking for decent car dock

Sony's car dock is a joke - it's a generic dock for all their phones, may as well just buy some equally crappy thing off ebay for a pittance.
I'm looking for a proper dock with charging and audio-out built in. Having to plug and unplug USB and headphone jacks every time you dock and undock your phone is ridiculous. In fact, I don't know if I can commit to buying the Xperia Z without one.

Yes I am with you need a car dock with charger.
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Wonder if you could take the desktop cradle, glue it onto your dash, then re solder some wires to get the car plug 12v... Seriously, it might be a way if Sony doesn't release one

I've considered modding the desk dock, would also require adding some sort of clip to hold it through bumps/whatever. Far from ideal though, and a fair bit of effort I'd prefer not to go to... :-/

spoidar said:
Sony's car dock is a joke - it's a generic dock for all their phones, may as well just buy some equally crappy thing off ebay for a pittance.
I'm looking for a proper dock with charging and audio-out built in. Having to plug and unplug USB and headphone jacks every time you dock and undock your phone is ridiculous. In fact, I don't know if I can commit to buying the Xperia Z without one.
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me to

Not cheap but very good car docks, only Xperia Z not yet available:
http://www.brodit.com

Maikel205 said:
Not cheap but very good car docks, only Xperia Z not yet available:
http://www.brodit.com
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Yeah, they're better than nothing I guess, but they always seem to use power cords that are moulded into the unit, and none of their stuff supports audio out.
Take a look at Samsung's car docks for their flagship phones as an example of how to do it right - microUSB input for charging (means you can take your power from whatever source you like, useful for eliminating ground loops), and a 3.5mm phono socket in case you want to connect to an AUX port on your head unit (because BT sucks).
EDIT: Oh, and particularly for the Xperia Z, a car mount that uses the dock connector - rather than USB - is extremely useful, because otherwise you've got to fiddle around opening the USB socket cover to connect a charger.

spoidar said:
Sony's car dock is a joke - it's a generic dock for all their phones, may as well just buy some equally crappy thing off ebay for a pittance.
I'm looking for a proper dock with charging and audio-out built in. Having to plug and unplug USB and headphone jacks every time you dock and undock your phone is ridiculous. In fact, I don't know if I can commit to buying the Xperia Z without one.
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Guys, car mounts are a real pita to find. Just sayin

spoidar said:
Take a look at Samsung's car docks for their flagship phones as an example of how to do it right - microUSB input for charging (means you can take your power from whatever source you like, useful for eliminating ground loops), and a 3.5mm phono socket in case you want to connect to an AUX port on your head unit (because BT sucks)..
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They seem to be stopping their good work though, all they seem to have for the s3/note 2 is a universal passive dock. The way they did it for the galaxy s 2 (i9100 version at least) was how all manufacturers should, best car dock I've owned by far.

I have a Motorola Atrix and the official car dock. It work like a charm and you can even remove a bracket to fit a cased phone in it. Now my Atrix is dead so yeah ...
Wondering why manufacturers don't all just release official docks.

any news here? Still no official dock, afaik, so has anyone heard of a third party dock for the z?

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The idea of modding a normal dock could be a good idea if a oem one doesn't surface.

From the pictures I've seen the desk dock takes a Micro USB input so wouldn't be that difficult to mod.
Brodit bracket to fix it to the car interior, NFC tag on the dock to toggle BT, screen brightness, volume up etc. Not sure quite how you'd get the phone to stay in the dock though, particularly portrait.
Hi-tech elastic band?

I suppose Brodit will release a holder for the Xperia Z similar to the one for the Xperia V. It will use the dock power connectors on the side.
I just wished they allow any micro-USB cable to the holder, not having their own soldered cable.

"Hi
I can gladly inform you that we are going to make holders for this Sony (XPERIA Z).
We are waiting for the unit to arrive, then we probably need a couple of*weeks before launching.
Best Regard
Lars
Brodit AB"
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orenxda said:
"Hi
I can gladly inform you that we are going to make holders for this Sony (XPERIA Z).
We are waiting for the unit to arrive, then we probably need a couple of*weeks before launching.
Best Regard
Lars
Brodit AB"
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Sounds great. Would it be only for landscape.. or portrait as well?

MasK said:
Sounds great. Would it be only for landscape.. or portrait as well?
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They swivel, you can put them in landscape, although they're most comfortable in landscape usually.

As others have said though, it's a shame they use soldered/molded cables, rather than allowing microusb.

Searching CAR Holder for DK26 Dockingstation

Im searching an CAR Holder for the DK26 Dockingstation.
I want to load my Z during the Navigation can anyone help me ?

dubist said:
Im searching an CAR Holder for the DK26 Dockingstation.
I want to load my Z during the Navigation can anyone help me ?
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use some Velcro on Dock and it will maintain it

No car holder ?
I don't want to glue this
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unfortunetaly i dont think so there will be any car holder available on the market unless you make a DIY car holder or fixing it by your own

Brodit makes passive and active car holders for the Xperia Z. There is already a thread in this forum. Link to products here:
http://www.brodit.com/productList.html?brand=Sony&model=Xperia+Z&pn=prod
Now you just have to figure out how to get one at your location, since brodit seems not to sell them directly.

Sugru is the perfect material for this. It will hold it fast, it won't stain and it'll remove easily when you want to switch phone. http://www.sugru.com
And no, I don't work there, I've just used it.

dubist said:
Im searching an CAR Holder for the DK26 Dockingstation.
I want to load my Z during the Navigation can anyone help me ?
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Try clingo holders. My dk26 sticks to it like a charm. Although, personally i just stick the phone to the clingo w/o the dock, as i prefer the dock to be used at home. But it should work perfectly.
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