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Hey all, I work in at a desk job where I am allowed to listen to podcasts and music all day so I use my phone all day every day at my desk. Currently I have the droid incredible that has the charging usb port on the left side and the headphone jack on the top. This allows me to lean my dinc against my monitor stand and put the bottom part on a gel pad so I can easily do things on the phone without it slipping down on my desk and falling flat. The phone rests at about a 110-120 degree angle so relatively vertical. This set up is perfect for me and allows me to have my phone right in front of my keyboard easily visible and accessible.
This leads me to a question with the Galaxy Nexus. This will be my next phone and my only gripe is that the usb port and headphone jack are both on the bottom of the phone which makes it so I cannot simply set my phone on the gel pad and lean it against the monitor stand. My question is, does anyone know of any phone stands that allow the phone to be positioned in such a way but have enough clearance on the bottom to plug in the usb cable and headphone jack? I have looked at a couple on amazon but they all seem to block the bottom still. I know the nexus s has a similar design so I was curious what kind of cradles they created for that phone and I like the vertical charging cradles but none offered audio out. I'm worried that will be the case for this phone as well.
Please offer your suggestions on a good stand to fit my situation. Thanks in advance!
I *think* this might work for your particular circumstance, although I'm not sure if the "flap" of the stand is going to block the headphone jack. If it does, you might still be able to use it sideways.
http://elagostore.com/elago-M2-StandDock-For-iPhone-4/M/B002OLM56K.htm
Good luck!
yep, and im used the sgp stand, and is great, you can find it on stg website.
NotHotWater said:
I *think* this might work for your particular circumstance, although I'm not sure if the "flap" of the stand is going to block the headphone jack. If it does, you might still be able to use it sideways.
http://elagostore.com/elago-M2-StandDock-For-iPhone-4/M/B002OLM56K.htm
Good luck!
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Thanks for the suggestion. I have an elago stand for my galaxy tab 10.1 and love it. Unfortunately I don't think it will work for the nexus. I think the tab at the bottom would be in the way of the headphone jack .
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Clingo?
http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/universal-podium
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Clingo?
http://www.clingo.com/home-and-office/universal-podium
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I've also considered this mount. I am worried though due to the contoured shape of the nexus as well as the textured back. I'm not sure how well it would adhere to this. Something to consider though...Thank you!
Found this bad boy: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/samsung-desk-stand-for-galaxy-nexus-edd-d1f2begstd-p33498.htm?nocookie=1. I hope there is room for a case in in...
Yeah, the official vertical charging dock would be a perfect fit, and it also has audio out.
I use a business cars stand form staples for all my phones. =-)
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Yeah, the official vertical charging dock would be a perfect fit, and it also has audio out.
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Agreed. It would be the perfect storm if it was big enough to fit a nexus with a case on it. Oh well, guess you can't win them all...
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I mostly row and jog, and I've found the armband makes me unbalanced because of the extra weight on one arm. Have any of y'all found an alternative to this? I would really like to listen to music through my phone, but if I can't find some alternative to an armband, I might just get one of those small clip-on iPod Nanos.
Thinking about getting a Samsung HS3000 bluetooth headphone adapter for the treadmill/wearing shorts. (thread here someplace about it.)
Ipod nano or a Sansa clip might be a more reasonable solution though.
Kostazu said:
Thinking about getting a Samsung HS3000 bluetooth headphone adapter for the treadmill/wearing shorts. (thread here someplace about it.)
Ipod nano or a Sansa clip might be a more reasonable solution though.
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I don't use a treadmill; I actually go running, like outdoors, so I need something to fasten the phone to my body.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982446
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of armbands, especially w/ a phone the size of the GSIII, it would be quite cumbersome.
I've used a Tune Belt sport belt forever while working out @ the gym & running. I originally bought it for a minidisc player like 6-7 years ago but also used it for my iPod 5G & my current Nexus S in a tpu case. It's still in great shape today, no rips/tears or anything. The fact that I still use it today speaks to its durability & quality. I'm getting the GSIII soon tho & so I'll probably have to upgrade my tune belt as well, luckily they have one for large phones now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KJCSJ1YQ8ZRQ1Y0ZGNC
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Bluetooth headset and a plastic baggie do the trick for me. The phone goes into a pocket in my shorts and the headset lets me ff, rw, stop and play the music. Sandwich bags keep moisture from getting into the phone.
Low tech but it works.
ronin4740 said:
Bluetooth headset and a plastic baggie do the trick for me. The phone goes into a pocket in my shorts and the headset lets me ff, rw, stop and play the music. Sandwich bags keep moisture from getting into the phone.
Low tech but it works.
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I just don't like the phone moving around in my pocket while exercising. If it were a treadmill, I could just set the phone in the cupholder and use the clip-on Bluetooth headset people have been recommending, but I need something that will prevent the phone from moving while on my body.
dmanlee said:
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of armbands, especially w/ a phone the size of the GSIII, it would be quite cumbersome.
I've used a Tune Belt sport belt forever while working out @ the gym & running. I originally bought it for a minidisc player like 6-7 years ago but also used it for my iPod 5G & my current Nexus S in a tpu case. It's still in great shape today, no rips/tears or anything. The fact that I still use it today speaks to its durability & quality. I'm getting the GSIII soon tho & so I'll probably have to upgrade my tune belt as well, luckily they have one for large phones now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1KJCSJ1YQ8ZRQ1Y0ZGNC
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This is interesting. A belt for your phone? I'll try to find one that fits the S III.
I actually started running last week and an armband works pretty fine... Before that I had a belt kinda thing but it still bounces too much and is quite annoying, an armband is pretty well fixed and when tied around the upperarm,you hardly feel it's there.
But appearantly for you it is, hmmm... Belt would be worth a try then, it's more centered I guess. Perhaps mine just didn't fit properly.
Belt Clip the way to go.
I hate the armband thing. When you flex you bicep it tightens up too much.
When I had a iPhone I used the Mareware Sportshell and loved it! It had both armband and belt clip. I only ever used the belt clip. I CANNOT find anything else like it so far for the S3.
This is the site for the SportShell: New user so I can't post it but just Google it.
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Taehee. said:
I mostly row and jog, and I've found the armband makes me unbalanced because of the extra weight on one arm. Have any of y'all found an alternative to this? I would really like to listen to music through my phone, but if I can't find some alternative to an armband, I might just get one of those small clip-on iPod Nanos.
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Dude, take a look at shieldflow.com - it's something new that will let you hold your phone and listen to music
Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows if there are any docks that work with the draco bumper. I'm only asking because the draco bumper seems to be quite large. I've had to buy 3 different aux cords because they wouldn't fit, and I don't want to waste time trying out different docks.
You could always consider buying a 'universal dock' that clamps to the sides of the phone and then plug the phone in with a normal cable. It's not really a dock per say but it'll definitely do the job of holding your phone upright/horizontal.
If you need a link to one just let me know.
Aegishua said:
You could always consider buying a 'universal dock' that clamps to the sides of the phone and then plug the phone in with a normal cable. It's not really a dock per say but it'll definitely do the job of holding your phone upright/horizontal.
If you need a link to one just let me know.
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Would you happen to know a car mount that would let me fit a S3 with the draco bumper and still let me use my camera while in place?
rlatjs17 said:
Would you happen to know a car mount that would let me fit a S3 with the draco bumper and still let me use my camera while in place?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KP4ZFI/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00
I have been using that for a while. all my devices and my GF's devices have a the metal plate installed (and most, like the s3) have it under the battery door, so you cannot see it) and I have one for the car, and one for work. anywhere i go, with whatever i take, i can mount without looking. I also ziptied a cable to it, and am running a tasker script to start car mode (triggered by bluetooth to my alpine ex-10)
and yes, you can easily use the camera with it.
scarrmrcc said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008KP4ZFI/ref=oh_details_o02_s01_i00
I have been using that for a while. all my devices and my GF's devices have a the metal plate installed (and most, like the s3) have it under the battery door, so you cannot see it) and I have one for the car, and one for work. anywhere i go, with whatever i take, i can mount without looking. I also ziptied a cable to it, and am running a tasker script to start car mode (triggered by bluetooth to my alpine ex-10)
and yes, you can easily use the camera with it.
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Would this cancel NFC and if its a metal plate do you lose any reception? And how sturdy is it? I wouldn't want it falling off because of a few big bumps on the road, and I thought strong magnets aren't good for our phones.
rlatjs17 said:
Would this cancel NFC and if its a metal plate do you lose any reception? And how sturdy is it? I wouldn't want it falling off because of a few big bumps on the road, and I thought strong magnets aren't good for our phones.
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I do not have a way to check the NFC cancelling...
there is no reception loss, as it is is as large the battery only, and the antenna is up top, away from the plate.
big bumps?
i live in central PA, and drive a car lowered on coilover suspension (and turned pretty tight too) and the phone has not budged an inch. perhaps i should do a review.. with the camera running during an autocorss and going over nasty bumps.
magnets mess up harddrives.. not phones.
Hello,
I have now a TPU case that is OK, but has a serious problem. When on a table and a notification rings, for a reasonable volume, I can hear it. It looks like the sound is trapped by the case and the table.
Do you know of any case which have any kind of knob that let the sound going out? I know there are cases for other phones that has one knob in each corner, so the phone stand in the surface like a table with very short legs.
Fer
Could you attach a picture or a link to the case?To be honest, lg kinda made a mistake with the position of the speaker.Why?because of the flat back,when you put the phone on a flath surface,it's blocking the speaker,so you won't be able to hear it loud and clear. Same happens with the case.I also have a silicon case and facing kinda the same issues
kimitza said:
Could you attach a picture or a link to the case?To be honest, lg kinda made a mistake with the position of the speaker.Why?because of the flat back,when you put the phone on a flath surface,it's blocking the speaker,so you won't be able to hear it loud and clear. Same happens with the case.I also have a silicon case and facing kinda the same issues
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This is my current cheap case: http://img.tvc-mall.com/uploads/details/EPC-E973-01-1.jpg
This is Otterbox case for LGOG with I suspect has a knob in the speaker: http://cdn-store.crackberry.com/store_images/product_images/accessories/large/13117.jpg
And here is the nexus 4 ringke fusion case with has one little knob in each corner: http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8511/8525173164_4d64efe089_z.jpg
I have read in a spanish forum that there are people who has put a sticky in order to stand up a little the phone, so the sound can go out with clarity, but that sound to me like a dirty solution.
I continue looking for the perfect case
Same silicon as mine.Yep,no doubt,it's more like a design error.i always place my phone upside down or i'm looking for an uneven surface
kimitza said:
Same silicon as mine.Yep,no doubt,it's more like a design error.i always place my phone upside down or i'm looking for an uneven surface
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Well, I think is a flaw in design, but most phone makers are putting the speaker in the back. I only know of some HTC models which has in the front, and I think iPhone has in on the sides. It is more common that it appears.
I have put a bit of imagination and make a little workaround. I will see about it. Hope it will last. See the pictures:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/slbi.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/6rr5.jpg/
clonfsp said:
I have put a bit of imagination and make a little workaround. I will see about it. Hope it will last. See the pictures:
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/833/slbi.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/59/6rr5.jpg/
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hah, this is one funny "ghetto" workaround, but as long as it works for you and you're not worried about the looks its fine
I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid. I really like its functionality, EXCEPT for the fact that I cannot use any headphone adapter with it. I use my phone with various plugs and none of them will fit due to the small holes in this case. I refuse to take my case on and off when I want to listen to music.
I need a case that is a dual layer. I want that extra protection. I like the slimness that this Neo Hybrid offers. Is there another case out there that would suit my needs? (i.e., allow me to use my regular cords to play music from different speakers and outlets?) I do not want to add bulk to the phone. So nothing clunky like Otter Box looking.
Thanks for anyone that chimes in.
I can tell you that the headphone port is no bigger on the 2nd gen then on the first gen of the spigen slim armor case. It's still to small. I may end up waiting until january sometime and get a case with a built in extended battery.
i<3myphone said:
I have the Spigen Neo Hybrid. I really like its functionality, EXCEPT for the fact that I cannot use any headphone adapter with it. I use my phone with various plugs and none of them will fit due to the small holes in this case. I refuse to take my case on and off when I want to listen to music.
I need a case that is a dual layer. I want that extra protection. I like the slimness that this Neo Hybrid offers. Is there another case out there that would suit my needs? (i.e., allow me to use my regular cords to play music from different speakers and outlets?) I do not want to add bulk to the phone. So nothing clunky like Otter Box looking.
Thanks for anyone that chimes in.
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The Galaxy S2 jacks work flawlessly on the Neo Hybrid
RusherDude said:
The Galaxy S2 jacks work flawlessly on the Neo Hybrid
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I could find a set of headphones if that is all I needed. The thing is, I use my phone to listen to music/ Pandora on 3 different sets of speakers . None of these speaker adapters fit through my case. It's really frustrating.
i<3myphone said:
I could find a set of headphones if that is all I needed. The thing is, I use my phone to listen to music/ Pandora on 3 different sets of speakers . None of these speaker adapters fit through my case. It's really frustrating.
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Pull out the dremel or an exacto knife? I'm thinking about doing that
i<3myphone said:
I could find a set of headphones if that is all I needed. The thing is, I use my phone to listen to music/ Pandora on 3 different sets of speakers . None of these speaker adapters fit through my case. It's really frustrating.
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Maybe you could search for some kind of "adapter", something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...eo-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1385945005&sr=1-14 (for the iphones)
I don't know if that could work on any android, but something like that should already exist, im kinda sure..
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Pull out the dremel or an exacto knife? I'm thinking about doing that
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I thought about that, too. I was not sure about where to actually extend the holes. Would you do it towards the back of the case? Tell me what you were thinking. I am not too scared to try it.
RusherDude said:
Maybe you could search for some kind of "adapter", something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Techn...eo-accessories&ie=UTF8&qid=1385945005&sr=1-14 (for the iphones)
I don't know if that could work on any android, but something like that should already exist, im kinda sure..
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Thank you.
Yes, I got one of those things from Walmart as a "bandaid" right now. It distorts the sound quality. And quite honestly, I don't want to walk around with an adapter connected to my phone all day, nor try to keep up with it. I just really want a case that works!!
i<3myphone said:
I thought about that, too. I was not sure about where to actually extend the holes. Would you do it towards the back of the case? Tell me what you were thinking. I am not too scared to try it.
Thank you.
Yes, I got one of those things from Walmart as a "bandaid" right now. It distorts the sound quality. And quite honestly, I don't want to walk around with an adapter connected to my phone all day, nor try to keep up with it. I just really want a case that works!!
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The problem is that in your case you'll be jumping off from the pro (Neo Hybrid/Slim Armor) wagon. Those are by far the best cases for the Nexus 5 and there's not anything close to that.
i<3myphone said:
I thought about that, too. I was not sure about where to actually extend the holes. Would you do it towards the back of the case? Tell me what you were thinking. I am not too scared to try it.
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I wouldn't. If you widen that hole enough to be useful to you, it's going to break the plastic band...
Mr. Sprinkles said:
I wouldn't. If you widen that hole enough to be useful to you, it's going to break the plastic band...
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What is this plastic band?
just got my neo hybrid today
Came in the mail this morning and I love it! I felt like i was pimping, until I found out I can't use my head phone jack. How was this possible? Can't believe they would sell it like this. I love it too much to part with it. There has to be a better way.
I've been using these - known as AirBuds - sold exclusively online - $40 or $60 for 2 pairs, sometimes on sale for 25% off.
The inline buds has smart mic control, fit perfectly in the Spigel Ultra Hybrid case and another rugged bumper case that I'm using for the N5 - the foam tips offer great sound isolation w/o need for noise cancellation.
It works in the iPads as well HTC & Nexus 7 that we owned, and the flat cord is tangle-free.
http://www.air-buds.com/product/ - they are also on Facebook
What kind of monster headphone jacks are you guys using that it won't fit in these cases? I've used all sorts of cases and never once had an issue with port size.
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funky_snowman said:
What kind of monster headphone jacks are you guys using that it won't fit in these cases? I've used all sorts of cases and never once had an issue with port size.
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This is incorrect, just basic run-of-the-mill (means common) jacks nothing special. Like ones that work in other cases with no issue. Its just this case is picky about using a specific size jack.