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Official USB dock is ugly as hell, get the Zenis S2 dock instead.

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eBay search, now around £10 if I remember right. I have a black one for my S2 which will be used on my blue S3. My dad's S3 above is on his white S2 dock.
Dock works just fine with the rubber seat that comes with it, the phone is solid when docked. Case users will need to remove the seat from the dock. People should confirm what cases fit in this dock when attached to the S3 but I imagine all official mesh style cases will be fine as the S2 is just fine with them minus the seat.

Thanks for the heads up. Just ordered 2 of them ;-)

Saw your post in another thread, thanks for the heads up, ordered two off of Ebay just now, one for home and one for the office. $11 each.

It really is one of the nicest looking docks I have seen, probably because it is in similar style to the iPhone one

Cheers mrk. Just bought one for £6.50.

thanks just ordered one

It's difficult to tell from the photo but do you think the S3 with the flip cover will fit in the dock?
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I have 2 that I use with my S2, I'm glad to hear it will fit.

Bought one, £6.50 thanks

The sony ericsson experia dock works well in landscape mode, especially as it's white - and it has usb host !!

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The sony ericsson experia dock works well in landscape mode, especially as it's white - and it has usb host !!
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Got any pictures?

Looks like this one will not be compatible with some cases. While the OEM version will absolutely be compatible with most cases. See pic below.
I'll go for the charger that lets me use a case. I learned that lesson already. You think it won't be a big deal taking the case off and putting it back on. But for me at least, it gets pretty annoying after awhile even if it does become second nature.
OEM dock pic--->

Almost bought a new dock for my sgs3 that will arrive on Tuesday,
until I read that my zenis sgs2 dock also fits.
Thanks for the heads up!

I think, I found
I think, I found the lowest price it on ebay.
ebay item# 130680016123

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I think, I found the lowest price it on ebay.
ebay item# 130680016123
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ya I just ordered ad GS3 from expansy and this item from ebay.

Zenis dock works with official mesh case so any case similar will also be fine
Flip case not included in that though!

I was expecting to see a dock with an ugly design, but it was actually nice, and that was the product you recommend. Looks nice. I will save it for later when I have my device.

Add me to the list! just ordered 2. Thanks for the heads up!

I really would have liked to get a dock this time around, but unfortunately my kid steals my phone all the time and having it in a dock means too much wear & tear and the possibility for it to be bent out sideways from the dock instead of pulled out, damaging the ports.
So, I bought a regular "Though Out ped3-u universal stand" instead, because my kid at least knows to yank the cable out the right way by the wire. My last stand was a portable desk stand, but was meant for a tablet, and my kid managed to destroy that, so, this ped3-u should hold up much better, being solid steel.
(And I suppose wireless charging would be even more ideal where fat fingered kids are concerned...)

Dock bought!

Duracell powermat case review!

The other powermat thread was so cluttered up with extraneous crap I decided to post here
I wanted to get rid of wall warts with our two phones, 2 tablets, Portable speaker, Nintendo DS, iPod etc... I bought this:
Powermat home/office from amazon. Sadly, the 1A output does not work on the galaxy tab 10.1 or the HP touchpad.
plus another pair of the universal pucks. cost me $45 total delivered. the kit in the link came with 8 or 9 tips.
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I looked at the back from Verizon for my AT&T phone but it was noticeably thicker than standard and my spiegen cover would not fit over it, plus it ONLY works with QI which is NOT part of this powermat. I even took my mat into the verizon store to test and it didnt work. UGH. well, i knew Duracell was working on the case so I stuck with it.
Ordered my case yesterday Directly from the Duracell-Powermat webiste and it arrived today! yay for being close to Memphis.
to put the case on, line up the USB plug to the phone and insert it, once in, tilt phone back into the case and slide rubber molding around the top. to remove, hole the top corner edge with your fingers and push on the flash area with your thumb.
First impressions, I like it. it fits really good. id say 1/8th of an inch thicker. Really not bad at all. the case has a very good feel to it and the buttons work well underneath it. the Pass thru USB works perfectly and YES it does read my TecTiles. that said they pickup best when placed between the Powermat Logo and the camera Lens. but they work every time. All nfc functions work great. Also the powermat will turn back on a charge the phone up more if need be. Charging is very fast at 1.0amps. Faster than the wall wart it came with.
it is backwards compatible with all powermat products. so you dont need the new white ones.
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Not bad, $35 for the case and $25 for the power mat. Just when i thought i was done buying accessories for my phone

Looks like it wont work with MHL

I have one question inly. Does this have a batter in it? I doubt it because i believe its just a wireless charging enabler. Would be sweet if it had a battery in that bad boy for backup power that would wirelessly charge on the mat.
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Nope. No battery in the case. Just a wireless charge ability. I'm quite pleased with it several days in. Just wish it was blue like my phone.
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Yeah dont hate when something you like doesnt match your device.:banghead:
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Lol. Still looks good. I am happy withstand he protection. I also have a spiegen air case. It does not protect the tops and bottoms of the device. This one does.
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Any chance it'll work with glass screen protectors like Spigen or Spectre?
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Does nfc work with this new duracell backing?
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Thanks mods. This thread was for the Duracell case. Can you please remove the other posts in this thread that discuss oother products.
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Thanks mods. This thread was for the Duracell case. Can you please remove the other posts in this thread that discuss oother products.
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Those other post were in defense of the product you bought. I was showing that they weren't as good a Product as the Powermat.
You poor things that get on here....LOL...you either Own it or Boss it.....

Does it replace the battery cover or can it fit over the original?
Does it replace the battery cover or can it fit over the original? I'd get this case if i could just slip it on over the phone without having to completely replace the battery cover.

yes. this is a Case that slips on over the phone. protects pretty good to so far for me.

Anyone know a good portable keychain charger?

I'm looking for a little bit of a boost while I'm on the go, and I like the idea of the wireless chargers with the batteries built into them but I feel like I would never really bring it anywhere...anyone know of a charger thats small enough to attach to your keychain (preferably with the usb cable built in or wireless would be even better)?
Doesn't have to have a huge capacity...just a little extra juice in emergencies would be nice if it's portable enough to always have with you.
edit: after looking around this seems to be the best i've found so far...but it's a little bigger than what I'd really consider "keychain" sized
http://www.mophie.com/shop/universal-batteries/powerstation-reserve-micro-smartphones
nice design tho...anyone know of something this nice but just a little smaller? or is this probably the best i'm gonna get?

colonelcack said:
I'm looking for a little bit of a boost while I'm on the go, and I like the idea of the wireless chargers with the batteries built into them but I feel like I would never really bring it anywhere...anyone know of a charger thats small enough to attach to your keychain (preferably with the usb cable built in or wireless would be even better)?
Doesn't have to have a huge capacity...just a little extra juice in emergencies would be nice if it's portable enough to always have with you.
edit: after looking around this seems to be the best i've found so far...but it's a little bigger than what I'd really consider "keychain" sized
http://www.mophie.com/shop/universal-batteries/powerstation-reserve-micro-smartphones
nice design tho...anyone know of something this nice but just a little smaller? or is this probably the best i'm gonna get?
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wondering whether there is a portable battery that is stylish as well. Thanks for the mophie link. Since we have the Nexus5, I wonder if there is a wireless portable battery charger instead!

Bigger than keychain-sized but there are a lot of these cute looking power banks floating around for cheap. They pop up on Groupon, TeamBuy, DailySteals and all the other group buying sites frequently, as well as eBay and Amazon.
There is a whole section on DailySteals right now:
http://www.dailysteals.com/heists/404/Battery-Backups
For $10 (shipped to US only) you can get a 2600 mAh power bank either in a rectangular shape (something like a slightly bigger pack of Halls?) or cylindrical, with a choice of colours. Or for $20 something that is oddly T-Mobile branded and presumably heavier, but packs 4000 mAh and has an integrated micro USB cable.
Or maybe this bright and slim 4000 mAh pack: http://www.amazon.com/MOCREO-Universal-Portable-Lightning-Blackberry/dp/B00EL8MX20
There is basically something cheap in just about any shape you could imagine.

Not a keychain but I'm thinking of getting this one.
amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CY4SG10/ref=aw_ls__3?colid=1B545GAL44KI8&coliid=I3GB1R9I5KEA1S&vs=1
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Not a keychain but I ordered this
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/nokia-universal-portable-micro-usb-charger-dc-18-red-p39400.htm
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wondering whether there is a portable battery that is stylish as well. Thanks for the mophie link. Since we have the Nexus5, I wonder if there is a wireless portable battery charger instead!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47054123#post47054123
Check out the charger in the video in the OP....its portable and wireless I think that's what you're after.

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I backed this project on kickstarter: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2088143118/nomad-cable-micro-usb. The funding period is over and was successful funded. Production just recently started and it will be sent to backers in the second half of November. Once backers have received their product they'll start selling it publicly on keroproducts.com, for $14.99.
Edit: Oops I misread, I thought OP meant cable. -_-

I ended up buying two of these: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FJK02JK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Because the total came out to only $15 shipped in Canada. No integrated cable but should at least in theory provide a full charge. Will have to see if that's really the case.
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I ended up buying two of these: http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00FJK02JK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Because the total came out to only $15 shipped in Canada. No integrated cable but should at least in theory provide a full charge. Will have to see if that's really the case.
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I bought a couple of these about a week ago. Nowhere near the claimed 2600mah!
The most I've had them charge my nexus 4 was 25% before they conked out. Average charge was around 10-15% charge.

irononreverse said:
I bought a couple of these about a week ago. Nowhere near the claimed 2600mah!
The most I've had them charge my nexus 4 was 25% before they conked out. Average charge was around 10-15% charge.
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Darn, well I guess it's not a huge loss. I'll play around with them and see.
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Interesting
I think I'm going to pick up one of those Mophies. Small and nice looking....

What about a chargekey? A bit expensive though
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/chargekey-for-iphone-and-android-by-nomad
Sorry, I've misread as well :/

Don't know if this is a bit small, and it's not out yet, but the devotec micro fuel charger is very key chain sized. Obviously being that small it only holds 220mah, but it could be enough to get you home. Did really well on kick starter.

Review of RAVPower Qi-enabled wireless charger w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of RAVPower Qi-enabled wireless charger. http://www.ravpower.com/ravpowerr-q...ss-charger-charging-pad-white-us-version.html , http://www.amazon.com/RAVPower®-Wireless-Qi-Enabled-Incredible-Single-Position/dp/B00DMZPQIG/
I was always envious of devices that have wireless charging enabled, especially since my Note 2 had that feature disabled by Verizon. Now, I finally got a chance to experience it with our new Nexus 7 HD tablet. As you aware, the official wireless Nexus 7 charger is $50+ and I wasn't too crazy about small footprint and thickness of it, makes the tablet easier to knock off. After some search, I decided to test universal wireless charging pad from RAVPower. Here is what I found.
The product arrived in a nicely packaged box. It included the wireless charger pad, VERY high quality usb to micro usb charging cable with 22AWG wires (those are thicker wires with high current and high voltage rating!!!), a quality AC usb wall adapter with 1.5A rating, and a detailed manual. The best usb charging wire I was ever able to get in the past for my Note's 2A charging was w/24AWG gauge wires, 22AWG is actually rare. The charging pad is very lightweight, only 3.8 oz, and has very slim dimensions of 5.7" x 3.1" x 0.3". This is very important because you don't want your tablet to be wobbling on a small and thick charger pad. The top surface has sandblasted finish and there is a rubber ring in the middle for additional non-slip grip. The front of the pad has led which is red when you power up the pad, and blinking white/red when you are charging your device. The other end has micro-usb port for a power cable. That's all, very simple and clean.
All you have to do is power it up and put your Nexus 7 on top, approximately centered in the middle. You hear a beep and it starts charging. I have a little charging-doctor dongle which monitors the current and I confirmed 0.8A which means the pad was actually drawing 1A of charging current without a dongle (the dongle by itself draws it's own current to power up led display and internal circuit). I did this test without a case just to show maximum charging speed. With a case, I'm using my last year N7 case temporary while waiting for new ones to arrive, I had no issue charging it as well, but I'm sure charging current/speed will be a bit less since the case adds a distance between wireless pad transmitter and N7 receiver.
Overall, I was very impressed with this product and can definitely recommend it to any Nexus 7 HD user. Keep in mind, this is universal charging pad so it will work with your Nexus 7 or any other Qi-enabled wireless charging devices from Samsung, LG, Nokia, etc. For $35 shipped US locally, backed by 1 year warranty, and including 1.5A usb AC wall charger and very high quality usb charging cable - its a great value!
Here are the pictures.
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Good review, I ordered one last night
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Awesome review, just ordered one.

Good review. One thing that I do which might help if your woried about knocking the tablet off the charger. I put my N7 face down and just put the charger on top of it.
Also I'm having a new table made which will have my Nokia charger in bedded into to it so that it sits flush with the top of the table.

chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532

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chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532
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Bought the same unit (except the seller now says he's in Bangor, ME). My N7 is charging on it now. Shipped much quicker than if it had come from China.

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chinese, ebay, $14, works through my Poetic case, arrived in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/141041328532
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I have to officially change my login name to twister6/vectron so people know I mirror my reviews between XDA and AndroidForums lol!!!
At least in your case, you used the same login name to mirror your exactly same reply posted in AF

Qi chargers - non budget

Looking to pick up a Qi charging dock for my Nexus 5.
The idea is a bedside dock with some angle so I can see it by rolling over. (my Nexus is about to become a baby monitor screen). I've looked through the budget thread, and it's just not for me. I'd rather spend the extra and get the 1.5a and something a bit more solid. The problem is, I'm having a lot of trouble finding any information about a dock form-factor and Qi charging. It all looks like flat pads and pucks right now.
The Swich Charger (www.swichcharger.com) looks great, but while I don't need budget I'm not going to spend $215. The $99 airdock falls into the same category for me.
The Sunwee looks decent (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WG6Q67W?psc=1) and is about the upper end of what I'd be willing to pay.
Any one have recommendations, while the Sunwee is the leader right now it's just not an obvious winner so I thought I'd ask. (Also, if you have a recommendation on a great non-Qi dock I'm still not 100% convinced)

Tylt Vu hand down best wireless charger. Has 3 coils do you can place your phone in any direction and it will charger. Also it's a stand.

Found this on Amazon, looks to be a clone of the Tylt Vu for half the price. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UE9O0WQ?&psc=1 and comes with the plug. Doubting any one has experience with it though :/

I have a tylt vu clone I'm addition to the original. It works just fine with nexus 5/7/6. Haven't tried that one specifically though.

Well, just ordered. I'll be back with a review thread next weekend.

There's two or three identical 3-coil tilted chargers being sold under different names. They all work fine.
$202-$26. If you pay more than $28, you've paid too much.
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http://www.amazon.com/Itian-Standar...sim_107_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=02ZEYFB586PP0HW5TEBJ
$23.99
http://www.amazon.com/Itian-Standar...sim_107_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0YEGK6TZNG484E3CNFG9

$15.99 can got the qi charger with free shipping to anywhere.
http://glass4m.com/product/qi-standard-wireless-charging-charger-pad/

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There's two or three identical 3-coil tilted chargers being sold under different names. They all work fine.
$202-$26. If you pay more than $28, you've paid too much.
Price: $19.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YG8BT7U?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Price: $23.99 Free Shipping for Prime Members
http://www.amazon.com/Itian-Standar...sim_107_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=02ZEYFB586PP0HW5TEBJ
$23.99
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Yeah, that's the route I went except I paid the extra $2 to get the included 2amp charger. Thanks all for the help.

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$15.99 can got the qi charger with free shipping to anywhere.
http://glass4m.com/product/qi-standard-wireless-charging-charger-pad/
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The only issue with that one is it's just a single coil/ 1-coil transmitter Qi charger. On my current phone (XT1225), which has the Qi receiver in the 1/3 of the back of the phone, it's HARD to hit the charging spot with a simple 1-coil charger.
For my phone you often have to place the phone almost OFF the charging pad for the battery to start charging.
Even for the Nexus 5, not always easy to hit the "sweet spot".
With the TRIPLE COIL/3-coil chargers (non-budget, as they cost a little more), 3 transmitter coils are interspersed throughout the pad. You place the phone ANYWHERE on the pad (even horizontally), it will hit a charging coil!
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They make both flat style and tilted 3-coil chagers. I admit I like the titled better... Google 3-coil Qi charger, triple coil Qi charger.
I've changed out all simple "1-coil" Qi chargers with triple coil chargers, as I got tired of trying to hit the "sweet spot"..

Mini-review...
Went with the YeeSite 3 coil wireless charging stand because it came with the 2.1amp charger included.
In short, it works great. Charges quickly (haven't bothered to get an amp reading yet), just get anywhere close and it makes the connection. It has a little LED light that tells you the status of the connection, it's very unobtrusive but still noticeable when you go to look for it. I have my nightstand about 3 inches below the level of the bed, and the angle of the dock works great like that. I imagine on a desk I'd probably want a slightly steeper tilt though.

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Mini-review...
Went with the YeeSite 3 coil wireless charging stand because it came with the 2.1amp charger included.
In short, it works great. Charges quickly (haven't bothered to get an amp reading yet), just get anywhere close and it makes the connection. It has a little LED light that tells you the status of the connection, it's very unobtrusive but still noticeable when you go to look for it. I have my nightstand about 3 inches below the level of the bed, and the angle of the dock works great like that. I imagine on a desk I'd probably want a slightly steeper tilt though.
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the tylt vu has that angle too. Wish it was more steep. They other one like that I have is the same way. Must be a reason they all do that.