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Samsung Desk Dock does include charger

Just wanted to pop in and inform you all that the Samsung Desk Dock does in fact come with a charger. I had seen some threads on here about the absence of a charger, but its not true. Dock seems pretty decent, good fit, without case of course. Now if I could download the Desk Home app, I would be pretty happy. Desk home disapeared from the market after I loaded Froyo.

Froyo one is included in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821935
I believe you need Daily Briefing app to have the weather options work though.
Where did you order the dock from?

Great to hear! Can you post some pics? Haven't been able to see any non-marketing pics yet...
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tysj said:
Froyo one is included in this thread:
I believe you need Daily Briefing app to have the weather options work though.
Where did you order the dock from?
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I ordered from Samsungs site,wont let me post link.
Was showing as back ordered for the longest time, but is available now. I should mention, the instructions for the dock says the unit is for charging only, does not support data.
Thanks for the app tip, worked great.

I got the dock from Samsung also, and it works great. I was not happy that it doesn't pass thru the usb connection to my computer... very annoying...
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jimsearle said:
I got the dock from Samsung also, and it works great. I was not happy that it doesn't pass thru the usb connection to my computer... very annoying...
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Same here. I don't understand why it wouldn't.

Sony Desk Dock for Ion

Anyone found this in stock anywhere? so far the only place i've seen it listed was ATT's website.. but of course... they are out of stock currently. i've seen plenty of ones for the Play listed on Ebay but i doubt they are compatible with the ION... but idk for sure... mayb Spectre you could check it out and see if the usb matches up enough .... would really like a dock in my life ha!

It's not available yet. Should be out in another week or so. I'll find out the release date.
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Sonystyle.com says 07/11/12. My contact at Sony said anyday. Hopefully getting mine soon.

Amazon has them in stock.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DK20-Sma...F8&qid=1341889464&sr=8-15&keywords=xperia+ion

Wow...$69.99!? It should come with an HDMI cable for that price! I'll just buy a micro HDMI adapter instead.
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jfalgout2003 said:
Wow...$69.99!? It should come with an HDMI cable for that price! I'll just buy a micro HDMI adapter instead.
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Sony has to make a profit somewhere!
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Amazon has them in stock.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DK20-Sma...F8&qid=1341889464&sr=8-15&keywords=xperia+ion
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I am afraid this listing is not quite accurate. As far as I know DK20 is a smartdock for Xperia P which is way smaller than ION.

I just realized that the phone wont fit inside the dock if the phone has a case, of course tho you can remove the case but then it becomes an inconvenience

Docks just got in to the Sony store warehouse so they should be available from the website.
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Was just gonna ask about the dock compatibility with a case, but it looks like someone just covered that. I was kinda hoping it would work with a case, but had a feeling it wouldn't based on the pics. Kinda makes it a pain when you want to use it. Can anyone else that has it verify that it wont dock with a case on?

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Was just gonna ask about the dock compatibility with a case, but it looks like someone just covered that. I was kinda hoping it would work with a case, but had a feeling it wouldn't based on the pics. Kinda makes it a pain when you want to use it. Can anyone else that has it verify that it wont dock with a case on?
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If you want a dock that will work with a case look at the Live dock from Sony. Has one USB port only though for connecting other devices. .
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Lmao! for 70 bucks it better have added functionality hahaha
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crh8 said:
Was just gonna ask about the dock compatibility with a case, but it looks like someone just covered that. I was kinda hoping it would work with a case, but had a feeling it wouldn't based on the pics. Kinda makes it a pain when you want to use it. Can anyone else that has it verify that it wont dock with a case on?
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as is, the ion fits perfectly with the dock. that way it doesn't move around when connected. for a $70 dock, the last thing I want to worry about is a phone connecting loosely to a dock

Auggy99 said:
as is, the ion fits perfectly with the dock. that way it doesn't move around when connected. for a $70 dock, the last thing I want to worry about is a phone connecting loosely to a dock
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Yeah, I get what you're saying, but there are still ways to create a dock so that a case can still remain on the device (I think Spectre mentioned the Live Dock, which appears to work with a case). Anyhow, I just think that manufacturers should give this more consideration, as a lot of people put cases on their phones and would like to use docks without always having to remove the case every time they want to use the dock.

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Yeah, I get what you're saying, but there are still ways to create a dock so that a case can still remain on the device (I think Spectre mentioned the Live Dock, which appears to work with a case). Anyhow, I just think that manufacturers should give this more consideration, as a lot of people put cases on their phones and would like to use docks without always having to remove the case every time they want to use the dock.
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Yes, but to be compatible with all the different case designs and form factors would be impossible. Unless there was a standard case...which would likely meet no ones taste.
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Spectre51 said:
If you want a dock that will work with a case look at the Live dock from Sony. Has one USB port only though for connecting other devices. .
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Hy. I have a question for @Spectre51. Does the Sony DK20 smartdock work with Xperia P LT22i ?

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Hy. I have a question for @Spectre51. Does the Sony DK20 smartdock work with Xperia P LT22i ?
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No the spacing is different between the two devices USB & hdmi ports.

Kidigi makes an Xperia S dock that works with cases but I dont know about Ion. I am gonna mod my dock to include dock mode tonight!

Mobile stands, without charging function.

Hi XDA,
I'm searching a mobile stand for my cellphone for when I'm at the office. I dislike a docking station because I do not need to charge it whilst at the office. When I'm searching ebay i only get this ugly cheap plastics one.
Does somebody know a more premium stand ?

You can get the Samsung official dock with spare battery charger and just don't use the spare battery charger.

Wont fit my commuter case
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anyone?

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand-p22432.htm
Was sceptical myself about the phone staying put but it does work nicely.

KONNET iCrado Neo.
Go google it cos i'm new so i still can't post links. No experience with it, but looks good. Has a hole at the bottom so if you want to charge it with a cable it can be done.

tuesmiddt said:
KONNET iCrado Neo.
Go google it cos i'm new so i still can't post links. No experience with it, but looks good. Has a hole at the bottom so if you want to charge it with a cable it can be done.
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You sir are a pro. Exactly what im looking for!
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I use the bracketron.com mobile dock. Its made I guess for a dash, and uses the same sticky material as that other mount, its just not so big and its adjustable, I also use it to hold my 8" tablet, and it works perfectly. I paid $20USD for mine, so U can find it pretty cheap.
ive attached some pics of it on my desk. I cant post links yet, but you should be able to google it if you are curious.

Note 2 vehicle mount

Can anyone recommend a good vehicle mount for this phone? I would like to get one that will fit with a slim case.
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I got mine from ProClipUSA. Not sure if it'll allow for a thin case, but the holder is great. Especially because the mount and phone holder are separate components, so if you get a new phone, you can just swap out the holder

http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-One-To...ie=UTF8&qid=1352084796&sr=8-4&keywords=iottie

Maybe check out arkon( http://www.arkon.com/ )
Or mountek ( http://www.mountek.com/ )
Both work fine for my sgn and I am certain they'd work fine for sgnii
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Krispydancing said:
http://www.amazon.com/iOttie-One-To...ie=UTF8&qid=1352084796&sr=8-4&keywords=iottie
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I had this model for my SGSIII and just ordered the Galaxy Note Model for my GN2. I received it and tried my case in there (no phone yet) and it holds fine. A great holder for $20!

planoman said:
I had this model for my SGSIII and just ordered the Galaxy Note Model for my GN2. I received it and tried my case in there (no phone yet) and it holds fine. A great holder for $20!
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same here! i had the s3 one too. i ordered this one ahead of time and i tested my friends t-mobile note 2 in it. for now it holds my s3

any chance any of these vehicle mounts come with micro-usb charging built in?
I'll be making the jump to the GN2 on Friday, however my current car mount for my Atrix has a Micro USB connector built in (stock moto car mount) so I don't have to plug the phone in manually when I get in the car, nor unplug when I get out.

i have the Exogear mount and it has worked really well for my note 1. My note 2 comes in this week, but since its not as wide, i know it wont be a issue even with the case. http://www.amazon.com/Exogear-Exomo...092825&sr=8-12&keywords=car+mount+galaxy+note Kind of nice having a universal mount so you dont have to keep buying a new one every time you get a different phone.

Isn't there an official one?
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Krispydancing said:
same here! i had the s3 one too. i ordered this one ahead of time and i tested my friends t-mobile note 2 in it. for now it holds my s3
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I see that people have tested this mount with a case, but has anyone tried it without a case?

i will be using mine without a case. I will post pictures when i get my preorder, hopefully by the 7th w/ overnight shipping :fingers-crossed:

Alaris said:
Can anyone recommend a good vehicle mount for this phone? I would like to get one that will fit with a slim case.
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The official mount: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
This is sadly just a mount. What I'm seeking is a Car Dock that includes charging, audio, USB for flash Media.
Something that has a mount and supports features like: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-S20JWEGSTA
Ok, without the HDMI. This desktop dock has charging, powered OTG USB ports, Audio & HDMI outputs.
Is there no Car Dock with similar capability?

Alaris said:
Can anyone recommend a good vehicle mount for this phone? I would like to get one that will fit with a slim case.
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Currently using the Samsung Car Mount for my Note, hoping Samsung will release a similar one for the Note 2. My Note goes into Car Mode once its in the dock, but it has to be naked.

Dahazman said:
Currently using the Samsung Car Mount for my Note, hoping Samsung will release a similar one for the Note 2. My Note goes into Car Mode once its in the dock, but it has to be naked.
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Which model mount is that that gets you Car Mode?
It is not this one?
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA

ZedZardoz said:
Which model mount is that that gets you Car Mode?
It is not this one?
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
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No, its this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ECS-K...2139411&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+note+car+mount

Dahazman said:
No, its this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ECS-K...2139411&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+note+car+mount
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I see now why it won't work with the SGN2 and why your Note must be naked. I hope Sammy will make one for Note2 and give some tolerance for a case. It is interesting there isn't one yet.

fwelland said:
Maybe check out arkon( http://www.arkon.com/ )
Or mountek ( http://www.mountek.com/ )
Both work fine for my sgn and I am certain they'd work fine for sgnii
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+1 for Arkon, been using it with my Note 1 and it's great for $20!

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-SGN178-...alaxy+Note+Dashboard+and+Windshield+Car+Mount
In landscape with my note1, i had to add some of the little felt pads that you would use with furniture to get a tight fit. Depending on the case, you may not have to do this. I have it in a 04 gto and so far it works well.

ZedZardoz said:
The official mount: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-K200BEGSTA
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The product page says "Fits handsets with 4.0" - 5.3" screens". But the Note 2 has a 5.55" screen. Will it fit?

Gary02468 said:
The product page says "Fits handsets with 4.0" - 5.3" screens". But the Note 2 has a 5.55" screen. Will it fit?
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yes, it will fit. The Note II is taller but actually a bit less wide (smaller bezel around the screen).

Nexus 7 Desktop Docks

So upon researching dock options, I see that the official dock is in the works, with a MSRP US of 50 dollars:
http://www.slashgear.com/nexus-7-premium-cover-and-dock-details-leak-31240960/
Has anyone come across any viable third party alternatives? I'm so ready to use this with my PS3 controller to get my gaming on.
Edit: Well, looks like I missed a digit on the date. Ignoring my ignorance, let's talk docks! I'm very interested in 3rd party options or the viability of the old one functioning with the 2013 refresh.

Check the date on that article. Also the orientation of the nexus logo on the back
=)
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finalhit said:
Check the date on that article. Also the orientation of the nexus logo on the back
=)
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Also I think the new Nexus 7 doesn't have Pogo-pins? I don't have mine around me to confirm.

That's the old Nexus 7 dock
The date on that article is for July 31st, but back in 2012. It must be referring to the old Nexus 7.. the clue was the mention of a 3-pin connector on the side.

Right, so edited the OP to accommodate my terrible ability to read dates.
It looks like there are barely any options currently for a dock of sorts.
There is the incipio stand here:
http://www.shopandroid.com/incipio-fixie-universal-tablet-stand/6A39A12239.htm
There are a couple of Qi charging stands as well:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/qi-charging-stand/
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-wireless-charging-pad-and-stand-p38173.htm
But again, this doesn't allow data transfer. It would be nice to place the N7 in a dock that is constantly connected to my desktop or by my bed for an alarm function.
The QI charging stand will take care of the second need, but data transfer would be nice as well. I'm very surprised we don't have docking pins.

I'm assuming being able to charge the device isn't a necessity, since you linked to the Incipio stand. I actually bought a black plastic stand at my local TJMaxx(or Ross, or Marshalls. One of those, lol) for only $4.99 or $5.99. I bought it for my Asus Infinity (10.1" tablet), and it works great in both landscape and portrait! Since getting my '13 N7 a few days ago, I've put it in the dock in both landscape and portrait as well. It also works great in either position! I've had my Note 2 in it, and even my Evo LTE before . Though, some of the display is blocked when either my Note 2 or Evo LTE is in this dock/stand. Just stating how versatile it is by being able to hold my 10.1" tablet, 7" tablet, 5.5" phone, and even 4.7" phone, all with perfect stability! If interested, you might want to check online for something similar. Knowing how well it works and how discreet it really is, I wish I would have bought at least 3 of these when the store had them in stock!
I'm gonna put some pics of the stand in the following post. Also pics of my Infinity an '13 N7 in both portrait and landscape position.
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The Arkon Folding stand is nice. If you just want something small and effective. No charging, just a versatile cheap stand.
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That looks decent. Does it have any weight in the base? The problem I have with plastic stands is they are too light and move easy.

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Microcenter has those for $6.99.
Another cheap option would be small photo easels. Foldable and prop your tablet up for useability anywhere in the house. They are often available at the dollar stores, so you really can't beat the price.
Microcenter has a nice-looking metal stand that raises the tablet if you want to use it as a secondary monitor.
None of these are docks, of course, but the design of the Cygnett stand would keep the charging cord out of the way.

NH Apache said:
Right, so edited the OP to accommodate my terrible ability to read dates.
It looks like there are barely any options currently for a dock of sorts.
There is the incipio stand here:
http://www.shopandroid.com/incipio-fixie-universal-tablet-stand/6A39A12239.htm
There are a couple of Qi charging stands as well:
http://www.androidpolice.com/tags/qi-charging-stand/
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/qi-wireless-charging-pad-and-stand-p38173.htm
But again, this doesn't allow data transfer. It would be nice to place the N7 in a dock that is constantly connected to my desktop or by my bed for an alarm function.
The QI charging stand will take care of the second need, but data transfer would be nice as well. I'm very surprised we don't have docking pins.
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I wonder if there will be an Official dock that lets you:
1. Charge
2. Expand TV HDMI out
3. USB port for Hard drive access
I really want the Nexus & FHD to be a Home entertainment player...may be a remote/ Or Kinect like gesture control app built in with the dock
Hope this comes true...it will be the best Combo for a home unit!

sen-cha said:
That looks decent. Does it have any weight in the base? The problem I have with plastic stands is they are too light and move easy.
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It is pretty lightweight! It's hollow inside though, so you could easily add some weight to it! It hasn't been an issue for me in the few months that I've had it. My Asus Infinity is a pretty big device, but this stand handles that tablet just fine. Here's a picture of the bottom of the stand showing that it's hollow, but still has plenty of unused space inside of it to add your own weights to it if you wanted.
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Haranzo said:
I wonder if there will be an Official dock that lets you:
1. Charge
2. Expand TV HDMI out
3. USB port for Hard drive access
I really want the Nexus & FHD to be a Home entertainment player...may be a remote/ Or Kinect like gesture control app built in with the dock
Hope this comes true...it will be the best Combo for a home unit!
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I completely agree with you with an official Asus/N7 dock!! Charger is a must (obviously), an HDMI port would be great, at least 1 USB port, and a 3.5 auxiliary jack for audio!! If they would release an official dock with all of these features, then I would not think twice about buying it(assuming it's less than $100, should be around $50)!!!! Even without the HDMI port, as long as the other 3 are included then I would buy it! ChromeCast is going to be a pretty common household item for all Android users, especially given the low price point! That said, an HDMI port isn't a feature that I would choose over an auxiliary audio jack! Sure I could just stream music to my home theater system using ChromeCast, but I also have smaller speaker systems that I'd like to be able to use without connecting via bluetooth(Jawbone Big Jambox for example), and they won't be nearly as loud as my home theater for when I'm not trying to have everyone in the house listen to the same thing as I am!!
Also, my Asus Infinity has a mini HDMI port built in to the side of the tablet. I mainly use it for gaming anyway, but especially when I'm wanting to play on my flat screen TV!! Just so easy with the Sixaxis app, a PS3 controller, an having the HDMI port right on the tablet! I have an HDMI - mini HDMI cable hooked to my TV at all times. Basically, I said all of that just to say that this is probably the main reason that an HDMI port on the official dock isn't really that important to me, and why I'd prefer the 3.5mm jack over the HDMI port. That's IF I couldn't have both anyway!
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just found this one. I haven't ordered yet, but I'm tempted. Looks like a legit charging dock for the 2013 N7.
thoughts?

Don't know if it's out yet but here's the official charging dock
http://www.mobilefun.com/40566-wireless-charging-dock-for-google-nexus-7-2013.htm
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mixalot2008 said:
Don't know if it's out yet but here's the official charging dock
http://www.mobilefun.com/40566-wireless-charging-dock-for-google-nexus-7-2013.htm
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Freaking pricey for a wireless charger though!! QI chargers can be found around $30 pretty easily now. The dock you linked should have at LEAST a 3.5mm port on the back if nothing else for them to have thy audacity to charge that much for it!!! Geez!!!
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Lol yeah tell me about it but looks nice
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stanglifemike said:
Freaking pricey for a wireless charger though!! QI chargers can be found around $30 pretty easily now. The dock you linked should have at LEAST a 3.5mm port on the back if nothing else for them to have thy audacity to charge that much for it!!! Geez!!!
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have you seen the Tylt Vu? thats $100.
But this really isnt that pricy imo...I'd much rather pay $50 to have an elegant dock / stand that will charge in portrait AND landscape than buy a $30 pad that you have to lay the tablet down on and thus lose the functionality of it. Plus it wont slide off on this.
Putting a nice dock with a qi charger warrants another $20 to me.

TeeX2.0 said:
just found this one. I haven't ordered yet, but I'm tempted. Looks like a legit charging dock for the 2013 N7.
thoughts?
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It looks like it uses the USB port for charging. My experience has not been good doing this.