got this cheapo magnet cable from aliexpress (will find the link later) ordered it weeks ago.
seems to charge at 8.8V @ 1.6A so its not bad for us$4 shipped.
makes it difficult to use a standard cable now. although there are better designed ones for $12 which are thinner and don't stick out as much.
video of cable is use and fast charging current voltage:
http://bit.do/magnet-usb-amp
vid of easy car charger concept:
http://bit.do/magnet-usb-car
Link to what you ordered please
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link is dead 404 maybe just too cheap. $3.82 each, lucky i got a few.
anyway $10 for the thinner better ones isnt too bad, here's the search link:
www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?Search...9&initiative_id=SB_20160316041032&needQuery=y
if this cheap one can carry the current then im sure the brand name ones can too.
i have sent msg to seller about why his not selling anymore, when i bought them i could select 10+ units, but it was actually more costly, so i bought one by one
the magnet is actually too strong as my tablet usb port is a little larger so the connector comes out with the cable, a little glue will fix it though.
where as the s7 edge port is tight, needs dental floss to pull out
overall very convenient for sure.
@h3ck $10 to much for ya?
heres another $4 one, looks thinner too... http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Magn...Charger-Charging-Cable-White/32624008438.html
That looks pretty terrible imo, but for the price, I can see why.
I'm still waiting for Znaps to come out:
http://www.znaps.net/collections/micro-usb-version
yeah its no god for a $1k phone but is perfect for my tablet.
i ordered the thin looking one so will see how that turns out.
http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32607321932.html
This is the same one I'm using, small plug, cable is very soft, good for holding your phone while charging, so the cable won't snap off easily.
Btw i tried with QC2.0 charger can get 9v 1.5-1.6a
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Are these connections such that direction doesn't matter? In other words, can you rotate the cable 180 degrees and it still connects and charges properly?
@meyerweb yes kinda like reversible usb-c but with needing to plug in, doesnt matter what angle, it will snap in the correctly - the whole point is the total ease of use.
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http://m.aliexpress.com/item/32607321932.html
This is the same one I'm using, small plug, cable is very soft, good for holding your phone while charging, so the cable won't snap off easily.
Btw i tried with QC2.0 charger can get 9v 1.5-1.6a
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@tianmi i saw that one but it seems to have that extra white bit sticking out where as the new one i ordered doesnt. with such ease of use it probably doesnt matter anyways
I see some others brand sell on Amazon
I see some others brand sell on Amazon, and the price is not so cheaper,but sell good.
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@meyerweb yes kinda like reversible usb-c but with needing to plug in, doesnt matter what angle, it will snap in the correctly - the whole point is the total ease of use.
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Cool. Thank you. At home I generally just plop the phone down on a wireless puck, but this would be great for the car.
I saw this on ebay and bought it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252293477025?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Got it and it's complete crap. The portion that goes into your device will not stay in the device. So the magnet is strong enough to pull it right out. Spent $4 on it and I don't think it's even worth that. I contacted the seller, we'll see what happens. Buyer beware!
I just ordered this one for $3.98. I hope the quality doesn't suck.
The other ones looked like they are too wide at 17mm width to be used inside a case.
SWEETLF one on Amazon is about the best you'll find. I've been using it for months now.
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Just received this dock and have been using it for a couple of days.
Only $10 -- a cheap alternative so some of the 40-50$ options.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Data-Sy...531363?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1de5aea3
It's small, feels like a decent quality piece. It's glossy black with rubber feet on the bottom so it doesn't slide around. It keeps the Note 2 supported nicely when it's dropped in. It's got a floppy rubbery insert that you can take out if you have a case.
One con is that a few times when I've yanked my phone out, the rubber piece has either partially or completely come out. My advice would be to decide on a case of not and, if you leave the rubber insert in, put a drop of hot glue or something to keep the insert in place.
See pics below. Let me know if you have questions.
Does it work with the slimmer cases?
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This is basically a glorified charger. No USB no HDMI no speak out. Does it even charge a spare battery? Whats the point?
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What voltage and amperes does it deliver?
Beamed from Jupiter on my Galaxy Note II
I think it's cool man, it's just a simple charging dock. Great to keep at the office or your bedside.
So the only difference then my stock cable is my phone will be standing upward?...Lol...
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Yes, it works with a slim case for me without even taking the rubber insert out. When you take the rubber insert out, there's a good 0.5-0.75cm around it, particularly the edges. A case with a big beefy back probably would not fit.
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It doesn't come with a cable -- you use your phone's provided cable or anything else, so whatever those deliver. I just have a usb-to-microusb running from my computer to it and it works fine.
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So the only difference then my stock cable is my phone will be standing upward?...Lol...
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This is basically a glorified charger. No USB no HDMI no speak out. Does it even charge a spare battery? Whats the point?
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Sheesh guys. Think a little more outside your own world.
I have this dock connected to my computer at work. I walk in from a meeting, drop the phone in the charger (instead of setting it down, picking up the cable, jamming it in, etc) and it's immediately mounted as a drive on my computer and is charging anytime I'm at my desk. Need to run to a meeting? You just pick it up...no fussing with cables.
Nope, no spare battery. Surprise, most people don't need one. I spend half my day working at my desk, meaning my phone is charging half the day. In fact, I don't even feel like I ever "charge". It's just sitting in its stand. I never need to plug it in at home.
Nope, no USB or HDMI. Surprise, 99% of the people that use this phone care about that, so why pay for a $100 for a dock with it (that's the wrong color, BTW).
20 bucks? Wow, they saw you coming a mile off.
It's the same dock as this, which is in black or white.
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20 bucks? Wow, they saw you coming a mile off.
It's the same dock as this, which is in black or white.
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Different dock and doesn't ship to the US. But yes, I see your point, there are cheaper alternatives on ebay. Thanks for trying to make me feel like an idiot, Baron. You are very thoughtful.
Here is the same dock for a better price for those of us in "the colonies"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Data-Sy...531363?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1de5aea3
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Yes, it works with a slim case for me without even taking the rubber insert out. When you take the rubber insert out, there's a good 0.5-0.75cm around it, particularly the edges. A case with a big beefy back probably would not fit.
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Thanks man, that's the piece of info I needed. Ordered. I've got the Samsung TPU case, will report if it fits when the dock comes in. If it doesn't fit, I'll fix it up with some polymorph plastic.
Roark1138 said:
Just received this dock and have been using it for a couple of days.
Only $10 -- a cheap alternative so some of the 40-50$ options.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Data-Sy...531363?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1de5aea3
It's small, feels like a decent quality piece. It's glossy black with rubber feet on the bottom so it doesn't slide around. It keeps the Note 2 supported nicely when it's dropped in. It's got a floppy rubbery insert that you can take out if you have a case.
One con is that a few times when I've yanked my phone out, the rubber piece has either partially or completely come out. My advice would be to decide on a case of not and, if you leave the rubber insert in, put a drop of hot glue or something to keep the insert in place.
See pics below. Let me know if you have questions.
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Just picked one up, and thanks for sharing man :good:
While their prices aren't always the best, I do like Smartphonepedia's video reviews on youtube (the full shows, not the 30 second blips) and the guys there are very pro-android and know their devices. I would throw business at them vs a random guy on ebay any day.
May be ordering one of these. Thanks for the tip!
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Just bought 2 of the $9.99 ones. I'll try to post my thoughts when received but it will be in a long time 14 to 30 days of expected delivery.
i'm thinking of getting this for my note http://www.mobilefun.de/36639-samsung-galaxy-note-2-dual-dockingstation.htm, this dock also charge an extra battery.
sorry for the german website, you can click flag above to change into uk/us site for mobilefun.
I got the dock in the OP this past Friday, and so far so good. Very nice looking, no cheap feel to it, and the Bodyglove case fits perfect on the dock. No complaints over here folks :good:
Nice find OP. Rough crowd lol.
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So the only difference then my stock cable is my phone will be standing upward?...Lol...
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You can just plug the phone into the dock without having to pick up the charge cable and plug it into the phone. Same for removing it from the dock. Since we have to charge the phone everyday, I would say the dock has a value.
i just ordered this cover : http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00IJ3NS8G/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this case : http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005HI46BO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this usb magnetic plug : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331180968083?var=540378912758&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
the cover will be on it all the time. i liked how slim it looked and that it was red. should receive it in a few weeks...
the case will only be used when i bring my tablet with me at work or anywhere. it looks slim and sturdy, i hope i wont be too heavy ! delivery in a few weeks too.
what do you think ? :fingers-crossed:
Magnetic connector is worthless... the Sony official magnetic cable works way better.
I bought a magnetic plug and although it works fine the magnet is much too weak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52164482&postcount=7
the magnet on the adapter is weak and it is very hard to align to get to charge, and falls off if moved at all. The OEM sony cable fits well, alings instantly and you can pick up the tablet with it attached and it wont fall off. Well worth the money and obviously you get what you pay for......
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and this usb magnetic plug : http://www.ebay.ca/itm/331180968083?var=540378912758&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Hi !
If you've got the chance to cancel that order: Give the DK39 a thought.
I know, I know... It's just a cheap piece of plastic, and the price is an affront...
BUT: You can hook up any USB power supply (like Samsung's real nice and inexpensive 2 A charger) and recharge with all the amperes the power supply has to offer.
This does NOT work via USB because power supplies need a special hardware coding to allow real quick charging of the Z2.
Just an idea.
thanks for the comments but i've already paid for the magnetic adapter. i guess i'll get it in a few weeks and see what it is really worth. its only 3$ anyway.
i dont think the DK39 will work with a case of the tablet, no ?
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thanks for the comments but i've already paid for the magnetic adapter. i guess i'll get it in a few weeks and see what it is really worth. its only 3$ anyway.
i dont think the DK39 will work with a case of the tablet, no ?
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works with a case, not unless your case is like more than an inch thick
the hardcase http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B005HI46BO/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 is perfect, its not too thick and the Z2 fits perfectly inside. if you want more pictures, just ask.
Been following their product on kickstarter, anyone planing to buy one of these? Having reversible charger like type-c is good IMO but don't know if it effects fast charging ability of note 5
Got a link?
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Yea here
http://www.znaps.net
Also you can Google znaps for their kickstarter website. Right now they are getting pre orders
That looks really cool actually
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That is something that should have been invented years ago... They need to have a bulk purchase, I'd need a dozen sets.
Definitely yes, now they have way more money to launch the program so its definitely coming out. I always been jealous of Apple's lightning cable, now we have one ?
That is so awesome, I ordered a couple microsd kits. Keeps crud out of your microsd port, and easily snaps and charges like macbooks. What a great idea!
I was a backer and now waiting! Order a type - c, lightning for iPad and of course micro USB.
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I am also backer and waiting for the release now. Ordered 3 different sets: Micro USB, USB type c and lightening. They specifically mentioned that it should not affect the speed of fast charging, so I really look forward to it. I also think it may be a good idea to make a stand out of cable so to place the phone on a stand to have it charged...
I saved the campaign site for later but forgot that I save. Now I have to pay more to get it that sucks :/
I am a backer of this as well. Looking forward to getting the product. I ordered several.
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There are already adapters like this on Aliexpress and Ebay
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Silv..._73_74_75,searchweb201527_5,searchweb201560_9
I believe you can find a lot of these on Amazon now too. I don't think I have seen one as thin as the znap ones though
I've seen it before but it's too big compared to znaps and I am using case on my note 5 so don't think it will fit on. Maybe in future I'll remove the case until I adapt the phone's size. I always used 4.3" or 5" and the naked note 5 is also too damn slippery I don't want to break it.
best wireless charger? should you take the original samsung or is there a valid alternative? I would like to not risk ruining the USB port for prolonged use.
"Best" is always is arguable/opinionated. First one I ever bought (for my Note 5) was by Chotech. That thing overheated itself & my phone. I'm sure there are good 3rd party chargers out there now but I won't try them again (not anytime soon anyway).
I'm not a fan of the past 2 Samsung ones (the bulky one that flips up & the one that stands up). The one I prefer is the generation right before those, the round fast charge one that just lays flat & uses micro USB. It has a fan built in that turns on when using fast charge. Only thing I don't like about it is the LED is bright with the lights off but I can live with that.
Unfortunately if you want to find one you have to be careful as there was many clones of them from China (not sure if they are still cloning them) but you can find genuine ones for $15 on ebay. I have 4 of them now.
how can you tell if it is genuine for 15$? it probobly copy..
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how can you tell if it is genuine for 15$? it probobly copy..
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It's an old model that's not sold/manufacturered anymore so price has gone way down. There are sellers who purchased large surplus lots of these. New in box but the boxes have damage.
At the time when these were still fairly new, the clones had completely different style boxes & usually did not come with the a fast charging adapter & cable. The font on the clones also looked slightly different.
I purchased my first one back when these came out so I know what the box looks like on the genuine ones. There were 2 style boxes but look basically the same, just minor color difference. And IIRC the clones did not have fans inside them.
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There are sellers who purchased large surplus lots of these. New in box but the boxes have damage.
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Many thanks for this advice. Could you possibly point us to any sellers?
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I'm not a fan of the past 2 Samsung ones (the bulky one that flips up & the one that stands up). The one I prefer is the generation right before those, the round fast charge one that just lays flat & uses micro USB. It has a fan built in that turns on when using fast charge. Only thing I don't like about it is the LED is bright with the lights off but I can live with that.
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I also use this exact charger at home and work. It is the only "fast charger" that works with a thicker case like the Defender and Samsung Rugged protective case. You still need to find the "sweet spot" for it to charge (which gets easy to find when charging daily) with the thicker case but it does work.
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Many thanks for this advice. Could you possibly point us to any sellers?
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Unfortunately no, the sellers I purchased from are sold out. Search for "PN920TBEGUS" & look for the boxes like the one attached. There's also a newer version that looks similar but has a blue rubber ring. I think Amazon & B&H Photo still sells them.
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I also use this exact charger at home and work. It is the only "fast charger" that works with a thicker case like the Defender and Samsung Rugged protective case. You still need to find the "sweet spot" for it to charge (which gets easy to find when charging daily) with the thicker case but it does work.
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Yup that's the only downside but not a big deal for me. The newer chargers have 2-3 coils where as this one only has 1 coil placement.
So I've picked up 3 Seneo wireless chargers lately. 2 for home and 1 for work. So far they are all pretty good. Most recently this - https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Charger-Seneo-Adapter-Standard/dp/B075VPGKMT which can be used flat or standing up.
I backed this on Indiegogo back when I was your age. I recieved mine about a week ago and I love it. It's like a pop socket but way better. It's a good grip and kickstand with a few angles. They are being sold directly from ohsnap.com now. I don't know if they'll be available on Amazon or anywhere else. I currently have mine stuck to a thin tpu case. Still works with wireless charging if the case is thin enough. The grip itself is magnetic. I like sticking my phone to my fridge while I cook. I recommend you check it out.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ohsnap-grip-how-smart-people-use-smartphones#/
That's great news , thanks for sharing .
I really, really wanted to like this.
BUT, no matter where I place it, I cannot use any of samsung's wireless chargers and I really don't want to get their specific charger and find out that the metal ring blocks it too.
Looks cheap! I wouldn't put that on my phone! That's my beef with PopSockets is they make your premium phone look cheap!
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Looks cheap! I wouldn't put that on my phone! That's my beef with PopSockets is they make your premium phone look cheap!
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It's actually very well designed. Just the metal ring and/or magnets block the wireless charging.
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I've actually only used the Snapcharge that you can buy with this, so I'm uncertain if it works with other wireless chargers. The makers say it will do I was inclined to believe it. I don't think it looks cheap at all and I have the plastic version. There is also the Luxe version, which is made out of aluminum. My biggest problem with pop sockets were that they did not just slide into your pocket, but this slides into my pocket with ease.
Negative and positive
So it works on "most" wireless chargers but Samsung and some other chargers have a "protection" of sorts in case they feel interference. This causes wireless charging to pause/stop. Ironically the cheap fast wireless chargers that don't have this work fine.
I have 2 of the OnSnap - the regular and the LUXE.
If you use a lot of Samsung wireless chargers don't waste your money because it wont work no matter which way you place it or where on the body of the phone you place it.
The only exception would be if you have a case and are ok with taking the case off to allow wireless charging through the SAMSUNG Wireless chargers or the like (not bad counting on the case)
If you have a naked phone (no case) it counts on your wireless charger set up. Because once the ring is on there is no taking it off and then putting it back on as the metal ring is meant to stay on. The rest of the OhSnap is meant to well snap off if you need to and it just reattaches without issue to the metal ring.
Most non-Samsung wireless chargers worked but it will be a hit and miss since there's so many out there but I would say there's more on the working side then on non-working side.
But biggest take away is Don't plan for this to work with Samsung chargers.
They don't ship this grip outside of US... Is there any way to buy it if you're from Europe?
If no, is there an alternative grip?