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Smart Dock Shenanigans

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THE SMART DOCK IS NOW SHIPPING FROM VERIZON. I got my tracking number a few minutes ago.
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I've been on the phone and in live chat with Samsung 3 separate times over the last 2 weeks, trying to get an answer about when the Smart Dock is going to be in stock. As we all know, it is listed as 'back ordered' on their website right now. Nobody can give me an answer, which is frustrating. What I am hoping is that they aren't going to hold out releasing until the 50% off coupon expires, which they very well could do. The fact that they can't be found anywhere (not even eBay) tells me that the only ones that are in the wild are review units, and that they have not even officially 'released' anything yet.
Anyone have any information to share on the subject of the Smart Dock?

meatlocker said:
I've been on the phone and in live chat with Samsung 3 separate times over the last 2 weeks, trying to get an answer about when the Smart Dock is going to be in stock. As we all know, it is listed as 'back ordered' on their website right now. Nobody can give me an answer, which is frustrating. What I am hoping is that they aren't going to hold out releasing until the 50% off coupon expires, which they very well could do. The fact that they can't be found anywhere (not even eBay) tells me that the only ones that are in the wild are review units, and that they have not even officially 'released' anything yet.
Anyone have any information to share on the subject of the Smart Dock?
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I saw one at a Sprint store but no discount. I am in the same boat as you, waiting for Samsung.

Wondering if it's vaporware, myself.
Would believe it was seen at a sprint store if I saw a photo of it for sale.
It's not unusual for mfrs to create buzz for products and never release them, and cell phone accessories are among the most notoriously over-hyped and never-delivered. I don't even care about a discount - $100 isn't crazy for an HDMI-out and 3 USB ports all in one compact unit. Granted I'd love it at $50 but just think what Motorola would charge for this device and you'll feel better.

dbraba01 said:
I saw one at a Sprint store but no discount. I am in the same boat as you, waiting for Samsung.
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if i saw it at a sprint store, i'd buy it - did you happen to catch sprint's SKU number off the unit? I'd like to call around and see if anyone has them locally...

I've had one on backorder, but I've not yet passed the two week threshold. For what it's worth, Verizon has them in stock online: [Click!] I don't know about in stores when the Note II releases with them, though.

Link. said:
I've had one on backorder, but I've not yet passed the two week threshold. For what it's worth, Verizon has them in stock online: [Click!] I don't know about in stores when the Note II releases with them, though.
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Thanks for this. I ordered one. This is the first retailer I have seen with them supposedly 'in stock'. We'll see if it really is.

meatlocker said:
Thanks for this. I ordered one. This is the first retailer I have seen with them supposedly 'in stock'. We'll see if it really is.
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Well, I ordered a couple of hours ago from Verizon, and my status already says 'shipped', although they have not provided a tracking number yet. So if you are looking for a Smart Dock and are willing to pay full price, it appears that Verizon is the place to go!

Since one issue I've seen identified with this is that you need to install an app to force the phone into landscape to take advantage of a HDTV display, I wonder if you could stick a TecTile to the back of the dock and set it to force landscape.
Thanks for the tip - if it's really available from VZW that's temping, though I've got an Amazon credit just sitting there. Keep us posted.

Does anybody know when the dock will be released in the UK? Seems to be no word on the web.
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Biggest question: will it be available in dark silver/black?
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Insane_Prawn said:
Biggest question: will it be available in dark silver/black?
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That, I can't answer. I have only seen white in all of the promo pictures.

[Q] Where to buy additional charging cradle?

Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
Best,
Ben

There's already threads for this. You can't get them
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Um... It's not just a simple cradle because we can pair up via NFC with this cradle.

ben1000 said:
Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
Best,
Ben
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Try:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493181&page=5
This is emergency charging solution - Until SAMSUNG start to offer them.

ben1000 said:
Anyone know where I can buy additional charging cradles? I'd like a 'travel' one as well as my 'home' one?
Can't find anything on Amaozn...
Best,
Ben
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I will sell you my for $180

Samsung's website has replacement charging cradles for $24.99, but they're on backorder.
They do have them in stock on AT&T's site for $25.00.
Got mine today.
Seems identical to the one that came with the Gear:
- NFC
- PC recognizes device

Check the other threads on this, as I posted a 50% discount code from Samsung, and so did another after me. Sorry, but going to bed so can't find and link for you, but do a quick search. Got mine for $17 with tax and shipping, but I recommend ordering 2 when they are back in stock, as shipping is the same I believe.
Cheers!

Back in Stock
highlordkram said:
Check the other threads on this, as I posted a 50% discount code from Samsung, and so did another after me. Sorry, but going to bed so can't find and link for you, but do a quick search. Got mine for $17 with tax and shipping, but I recommend ordering 2 when they are back in stock, as shipping is the same I believe.
Cheers!
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UPDATE 1/18/14
They are back in stock at Samsung website. Coupon code (rv18623) still works if you are registered / logged in on Samsung site. Just ordered 2 and does not raise the shipping cost above that for single unit (3.95 US$ I think it was).
EDIT: Got my order confirmation and they DID double up on the shipping

papashex said:
UPDATE 1/18/14
They are back in stock at Samsung website. Coupon code (rv18623) still works if you are registered / logged in on Samsung site. Just ordered 2 and does not raise the shipping cost above that for single unit (3.95 US$ I think it was).
EDIT: Got my order confirmation and they DID double up on the shipping
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thanks in US with code $17.43 shipped

I have an additional cradle for sale if anyone wants to PM me about it.

ebay has them expensive :fingers-crossed:

http://www.expansys.com/s.aspx?search=galaxy gear
In the UK Expansys has them @ £14.99 and also the Samsung store at Westfield Stratford @ £19.99

galaxy gear compatibility
I am looking to buy the new galaxy gear , which came out with sgs5. I have a galaxy grand duos running cm11 . will the device be compatible

rijchat said:
I am looking to buy the new galaxy gear , which came out with sgs5. I have a galaxy grand duos running cm11 . will the device be compatible
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Should work.
I have a spare black nfc charging cradle if anyone needs one. $30 shipped inside US.
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EBAY now has a small cradle version for about $20
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Charging-Doc...Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2c7e36cdd1&_uhb=1

akira8473 said:
EBAY now has a small cradle version for about $20
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Charging-Doc...Phone_PDA_Chargers&hash=item2c7e36cdd1&_uhb=1
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I bought one of these on Amazon under the "Monoy" brand. Works fine, doesn't stay on as well as the original but it is good enough. I got it shipped next day prime for about $33. They seem to be out of the particular one I bought now. There are others you can find via search.

rooobbbbb said:
I bought one of these on Amazon under the "Monoy" brand. Works fine, doesn't stay on as well as the original but it is good enough. I got it shipped next day prime for about $33. They seem to be out of the particular one I bought now. There are others you can find via search.
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Best Buy is selling now for $25; and many of use got them a couple months back from Samsung for $17.50 including shipping, so try them.

if your still looking i just saw lots of choices on amazon between $10 generic and $30 oem hope that helps also if you have prime most of the oem ones are prime eligible

I have an extra charger cradle available
sold my gear and got a fit. It is on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231209437072?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

Check out in the local samsung stores.

(How To) order extra charging cradles. just ordered mine

OK
So call Samsung support. I hope pple no how to use google if not, I guess I can give you number lol.
Use number pad to be transferred to gear department.
Then say u want to be transferred to gear accessories department.
Then there you go.
They can order you how ever many charging cradels u wish
If help. Thanks button is right below

How much are they?

Proof? And how much? I been calling them for awhile, no luck.
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trevor7428 said:
OK
So call Samsung support. I hope pple no how to use google if not, I guess I can give you number lol.
Use number pad to be transferred to gear department.
Then say u want to be transferred to gear accessories department.
Then there you go.
They can order you how ever many charging cradels u wish
If help. Thanks button is right below
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I just got off the phone with Samsung. NO Replacments are being sold YET. The Gal I spoke to was really nice and found out that they should be released MID Nov, she inquired further that an internal memo said the should be ready for shipping on Nov 21st. And they will be about $30-$50. They have not yet settle on a price. She expects it to be 30 for OEM and 50 for retail package version for the stores. (Available First of DEC.)
She did say they will work for charging only they will not work for activation. (Missing the NFC inside) Should still work for file transfers for developers she said.
Hope that helps everyone out. I know I will be buying one regardless..
- Albert
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Come on China (Make us a $0.99 version LOL)
Maybe I should try and find one of the MFQ's out there and have them start making them. Maybe even a better version.

almulder1092 said:
She expects it to be 30 for OEM and 50 for retail package version for the stores. (Available First of DEC.)
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WOW! That is a ridiculous amount of money - especially missing nfc (which is reprogrammable anyway). Just need to wait for cheap knock off versions (kinda surprised there are none yet; seem easy enough to make)

Realistically, don't break the original. You could wear it but that would make it prone to being destroyed.
I'm going to be super careful with mine now by placing it in my sock drawer.

Someone posted this link in another charger thread:
http://skinflint.co.uk/eu/samsung-g...ng-station-black-ee-dv700bbegww-a1003340.html
More realistic prices..

Btw just search for the part number. There are a lot of resellers out there
https://www.google.nl/search?q=EE-DV700BBEGWW

almulder1092 said:
I just got off the phone with Samsung. NO Replacments are being sold YET. The Gal I spoke to was really nice and found out that they should be released MID Nov, she inquired further that an internal memo said the should be ready for shipping on Nov 21st. And they will be about $30-$50. They have not yet settle on a price. She expects it to be 30 for OEM and 50 for retail package version for the stores. (Available First of DEC.)
She did say they will work for charging only they will not work for activation. (Missing the NFC inside) Should still work for file transfers for developers she said.
Hope that helps everyone out. I know I will be buying one regardless..
- Albert
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Come on China (Make us a $0.99 version LOL)
Maybe I should try and find one of the MFQ's out there and have them start making them. Maybe even a better version.
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I cannot believe no one has made a cheap one, from China or something.... You can get everything on eBay, but you can't get one of these?
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IMHO the charger design itself is flawed. They should have put the USB on the other side by the door hinge. That would make it far safer from damaging the charging unit. Beta tester #fail.

When my wireless charging pad and S-View Wireless Cover for my Note 3 arrives, I will be making my own Gear charger - it will be a stand-type holder for the watch. Essentially a modified open-faced charging cradle on a pedestal type stand so you can just 'hang' the watch on it instead of having to 'clamp' it in each time.
The watch is too light to sit in place correctly, but I'm working with a friend to modify the base and the pins to ensure a positive connection without risk of scratching the watch.
$30 for a cradle is ridiculous. I hope that information is incorrect. The maximum price I would consider reasonable would be $15.

Anyone know anybody that has a 3 - D printer? Be nice if we had the files and could just print one out ourselves and add the guts. I know some printing places now have 3 - D printers and will print whatever you need. I know when I win the lottery (yea right!) I want a printer.
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S.O.S. or S.M.G.
RDA3440 said:
When my wireless charging pad and S-View Wireless Cover for my Note 3 arrives, I will be making my own Gear charger - it will be a stand-type holder for the watch. Essentially a modified open-faced charging cradle on a pedestal type stand so you can just 'hang' the watch on it instead of having to 'clamp' it in each time.
The watch is too light to sit in place correctly, but I'm working with a friend to modify the base and the pins to ensure a positive connection without risk of scratching the watch.
$30 for a cradle is ridiculous. I hope that information is incorrect. The maximum price I would consider reasonable would be $15.
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I would gladly pay you 15.00 I need one asap! I all we need to do is talk postal prices!

LG G Watch R Desktop Stand

Hey Guys,
I wanna show you what i designed and build for my LG G Watch R.
I hope you like it, please let me know!
Please feel fee to leave some Feedback under this Post or the Video.
Jan

just ordered one! hope it is good!

Jan_Waibel said:
Hey Guys,
I wanna show you what i designed and build for my LG G Watch R.
I hope you like it, please let me know!
Please feel fee to leave some Feedback under this Post or the Video.
Jan
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that actually looks really nice!
thanks!

Looks really good, Start selling them? lol. I would love one so I could put a metal band on and not worry about having to charge it

Thanks, I was looking for a stand. Just bought it.

Looks great

Hi,
I want one of this.
Could you build one for me?
Whats the price?
Thanks and best regards.

danividalg said:
Hi,
I want one of this.
Could you build one for me?
Whats the price?
Thanks and best regards.
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Order on his site..see link vid true youtube. About €24,-

The link is out

I just placed my order

printer
I guess one day I'll have to invest in a 3D printer.
Really handy and good idea. Thanks.

Price of the Model riset up to $5.000
Hi,
I want to purchase your model "LG G Watch R Desktop Stand" (http://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/gadgets/other/lg-g-watch-r-desktop-stand) but price has been rised exorbitantly.
It shoud be about $5 (four days ago) and now is $5.000 Is this an error?
Thanks and best regards.

danividalg said:
Hi,
I want to purchase your model "LG G Watch R Desktop Stand" (http://www.cgtrader.com/3d-print-models/gadgets/other/lg-g-watch-r-desktop-stand) but price has been rised exorbitantly.
It shoud be about $5 (four days ago) and now is $5.000 Is this an error?
Thanks and best regards.
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I hope you know thats for the 3D print and not for the stand.
The stand is here:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/2870948/lg-g-watch-r-desktop-stand.html?li=shop-results&materialId=6
Mine should be here tomorrow!
Will post pics.

wtf.now? said:
I hope you know thats for the 3D print and not for the stand.
The stand is here:
http://www.shapeways.com/model/2870948/lg-g-watch-r-desktop-stand.html?li=shop-results&materialId=6
Mine should be here tomorrow!
Will post pics.
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Got my stand today and I have to say that I am super impress with the quality/build/color of this watch stand.
From order to delivery it was a smooth and quick transaction.
Good Job!!!

nvm

Hey, what metal band is on your watch in the pics?

Received my stand, it's really nice, just what a I wanted. :good:

Shipping to Sweden - From $ to €!?
Hi!
I was about to order one of your stand but I think it's a rip-off when you choose shipping to Sweden and the price of the stand changes from $25.78 with $4.99 shipping to €25.81 with €9.51?
I understand the shipping is more expensive to Sweden than US but how can it be MORE in euros when it should be less?
Can I buy it some other place?

Figgedy said:
Hi!
I was about to order one of your stand but I think it's a rip-off when you choose shipping to Sweden and the price of the stand changes from $25.78 with $4.99 shipping to €25.81 with €9.51?
I understand the shipping is more expensive to Sweden than US but how can it be MORE in euros when it should be less?
Can I buy it some other place?
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The change in shipping makes sense, but the change in the price of the product seems very strange.
You could always wait and get this dock. That will come out in about a month:
https://www.aerios.com.au/product-category/smartwatch-docks/
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JarkMackson said:
Hey, what metal band is on your watch in the pics?
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I'm also curious about this!
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Case in box

Ive seen a lot of unboxing videos and most were international models that all came with a case, so I just want to know if the USA model will come with a case included?

From what I've heard just international has case included ,
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Can someone confirm that the international/Europe s10 will have a case in the box. Have seen it as well in some unboxing vids. But have not found any confirmation on the retail box shipping since yesterday.
Will get mine hopefully next week. Eager to know if i have to spend more time searching for a case like crazy to have my investment safe at least in the beginning.
Haven't dropped a phone in a long time but I know I will first day with a new phone especially without a case.
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donky kong 017 said:
Can someone confirm that the international/Europe s10 will have a case in the box. Have seen it as well in some unboxing vids. But have not found any confirmation on the retail box shipping since yesterday.
Will get mine hopefully next week. Eager to know if i have to spend more time searching for a case like crazy to have my investment safe at least in the beginning.
Haven't dropped a phone in a long time but I know I will first day with a new phone especially without a case.
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I did not get a case with mine. You should check the retailers page about what is included in the box. At least here in Finland they specify what is included in the box and a case is not on the list.

I just got s10+ in Egypt and it had a case in the box
Clear hard plastic case and installed screen protector

_SGSIII_ said:
I did not get a case with mine. You should check the retailers page about what is included in the box. At least here in Finland they specify what is included in the box and a case is not on the list.
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Thx for the info. I ordered from Amazon in germany, living in austria. Haven't seen any info of a case on the product website. At least I will not have to wait that long to see.
But as I don't see any info of any case in the box in Europe I guess it's not included.
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Mohamad Gahed said:
I just got s10+ in Egypt and it had a case in the box
Clear hard plastic case and installed screen protector
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Well. Maybe a glimmer of hope [emoji28]
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In India we get a pre applied screen protector and a clear hard plastic case.

In Germany - no case in box. Also the buds didn't come with the package. Presuming they might later on.

rnrnrn said:
In Germany - no case in box. Also the buds didn't come with the package. Presuming they might later on.
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Did you order on Amazon?
For the buds. I read have to register in some samsung app. Only available for preorderd devices. Then you get the buds sent later on.
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US model: OTG adapter, AKG, charger, wall plug, and paperwork. Screen protector is pre installed.

Thx for the answers guys. Got the shipping notification today. Changes are pretty high I get it tomorrow. Will report back then as well.
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donky kong 017 said:
Did you order on Amazon?
For the buds. I read have to register in some samsung app. Only available for preorderd devices. Then you get the buds sent later on.
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I ordered on the German Samsung website, so their own online shop. The order in the online shop says it's in preparation but I already received the phone on 6th of March, so before the launch. The buds are mentioned on the order but no info about status.

I've got my phone within a contract with Vodafone Germany.
The ear buds need to be ordered in the Samsung Members app, there you have to register your device including a scan / copy of the invoice.
In my box there wasn't a case and I really don't know why manufacturers are packing different boxes for each country. It's not Samsung only, Huawei does the same and it's kinda annoying that they do this.
I'm often on international English speaking tech sites where they post stuff like "there's a case in the box" or "the S10 will have the SD855" and when it comes to the release here in Germany all hopes and expectations are getting blown away.
I'm glad that Samsung put a screen protector on the phone even for Germany.

Latin America version, no case but instead was bundled with a 128 GB SD card.

dynospectrum said:
Latin America version, no case but instead was bundled with a 128 GB SD card.
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I noticed that bundle on some of the International phones selling on Ebay.

S10 from Philippines, comes with a free case

So just got it few hours ago. Surprisingly the dual sim variant. But that's OK
But no case in the box. Ordered from amazon.de sent to Austria.
Sadly almost none of the good cases sold on Amazon will ship to Austria.
Does anyone know any good site to buy cases?
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