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I got my K-Jam cradle today. It's the same one that Boxwave are selling. Mine came from gpsforless.co.uk and arrived two days after ordering.
It's a little to upright for my liking and has got a largish footprint but otherwise it's fine. No psu included but I think it will work with a powere
usb hub.
Is it this one? http://www.gpsforless.co.uk/product_details.php?id=2796
I'm about to design my own, and see if a local plexiglass worker can make it
ZeBoxx said:
I'm about to design my own, and see if a local plexiglass worker can make it
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Can you design it with a spare battery charging slot?
I'll pay a premium for that.
It's hard to believe that no after market designer has released one for the wizard yet. You can pretty much find spare battery charging cradles for any other model.
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No, I can't %)
It's one thing to design a basic shape of the older, the placement of a mini USB plugin slot, add a little 2.5mm male to 3.5mm female jack - it's another entirely to add a charging circuit - I wouldn't even know where to begin with that :>
I do agree that I wish somebody would come out with one - but I'm not sure it'll happen. Typically the market for these kinds of accessories is saturated within 2 months of delivery of the device - after that, the accessories need to be in a state of 'mass production', and the designers need to get in gear for design of accessories for the next generation of devices.
I saw the expansys homepage have both normal craddles like that from gpsforless and also "liedown" cradleswhere you can use keyboard while charging. However, havent seen any craddle with faster charging (extra power).
Cradle for charging spare battery
Hi
Anyone found a 'Wizzard' Cradle for charging spare battery yet?, then please link to store
I'd recommened against getting the cradle from GPSforless. I had to return mine because windows saw my Wizard as an unrecognized USB device. They gave me a full refund, but just a note incase you're thinking of getting one.
Try this one.
http://www.gadgetino.com/product.php?productid=17251&cat=1044&page=1
Speaking of cradles...
Anyone check out the music dock yet?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/9070.htm
I'm looking to order one but I need some reviews. They don't sell them in the states as you see it's got British pound prices all over it. The manufacturer: Brando is in Hong Kong, and their site looks rather sketchy...
http://shop.brando.com.hk/imatekjammusicdock.php
Someone give me a heads up.
I bought the one from Brando a month ago, its really good.
I had no problem ordering from Sweden, delivery was maybe a week after order.
I can reccomend it.
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MikeAnthony said:
Anyone check out the music dock yet?
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/9070.htm
I'm looking to order one but I need some reviews. They don't sell them in the states as you see it's got British pound prices all over it. The manufacturer: Brando is in Hong Kong, and their site looks rather sketchy...
http://shop.brando.com.hk/imatekjammusicdock.php
Someone give me a heads up.
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I brought this a few weeks ago. I cant recommend it. Sound quality is awful. It buzes when recharging & there is only an option of USB or main recharging - I was rather hoping to keep it pugged into mains and PC so it would stay charged when PC is off.
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Hi all anyone found the cradle with spare battery charger yet?
I really would like one.
I had been looking for a simple desktop cradle for a while and read reports on badly fitting ones and others that were good but expensive, and hrizontal ones that I didn't like, but I finally found a new one that suits my needs perfectly and is very inexppensive.
I found it a Techmate Australia http://www.techmate.com.au/ only $35.au, good quality, mini USB for power in (no adapter supplied), tethered USB cable for sync, fits nicely and is easy to drop in and out.
Made by JMB accessoreis.
Dear esseff,
Could you provide me a link to a horizontal desktop cradle (as I understand you found it at Internet).
I really like horizontal cradle but I cannot find no one like this for Hermes (only for Wizard).
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Dear esseff,
Could you provide me a link to a horizontal desktop cradle (as I understand you found it at Internet).
I really like horizontal cradle but I cannot find no one like this for Hermes (only for Wizard).
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here's one on ebay
Cheep desktop "cradle"
I've been using a very inexpensive desktop cradle ever since I got my 8525.
It's a $.99 tripod from Microcenter. The little rubber feet hold the lower edge of the phone and the angle is good.
I've attached a few pictures.
I got this idea from http://www.aximsite.com when I had my Dell Axim x50v.
Thanks a lot for the report Esseff, I've just bought one - good to have a first hand opinion, especially from a fellow Aussie .
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Dear esseff,
Could you provide me a link to a horizontal desktop cradle (as I understand you found it at Internet).
I really like horizontal cradle but I cannot find no one like this for Hermes (only for Wizard).
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Here is an Australian link
http://www.mrgadget.com.au/catalog/...dopod-838-pro-desk-cradle-charger-p-2136.html
... but I have seen the same one at other o/s sites
Can't wait till mine arrives - its the only thing that I've hated about this device, not having a proper cradle.
Please forgive my ignorance on the the model issue.
Will the Cingular 8525 (Hermes 100) work with this dock?
Thank you
Is there one available that will charge a spare battery as well?
chipsxj said:
Please forgive my ignorance on the the model issue.
Will the Cingular 8525 (Hermes 100) work with this dock?
Thank you
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Yep no problems.
warmkiwi99 said:
Is there one available that will charge a spare battery as well?
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Yep this one does the extra battery.
http://www.expansys.com.au/p.aspx?i=140293
i got mine from this seller http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-Sync-char...ryZ56166QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
fits my phone very well l
esseff said:
I had been looking for a simple desktop cradle for a while and read reports on badly fitting ones and others that were good but expensive, and hrizontal ones that I didn't like, but I finally found a new one that suits my needs perfectly and is very inexppensive.
I found it a Techmate Australia http://www.techmate.com.au/ only $35.au, good quality, mini USB for power in (no adapter supplied), tethered USB cable for sync, fits nicely and is easy to drop in and out.
Made by JMB accessoreis.
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I bought this same cradle from ebay for under 20USD and shipped from hong kong, and this thing WAS a piece of junk, it fit my phone well, but after a few uses the usb plug started falling into the cradle and it was no longer making a connection. I cracked the case only to find it being held in place by glue... I found that the ground connection wasnt very good, so i re-soldered the ground, put the plug back in place, and used massive amounts of hot glue to hold this thing in place. After doing that this thing now works like a charm. I would suggest to anyone that purchases this thing to immediately crack open the case and dump alot of hot glue inside to keep this from happening!
OOOOHHHH MYYYYYY GAAAAAWWWWDDDDD
I just received my cradle from MobilePlanet.
IT IS FRACKIN AWESOME PEOPLE. Did you hear me. I SAID FRACKIN AWESOME! (Yes I watch Farscape what of it?)
$39.00 USD. Had to wait for a while 2 to 3 weeks...... BUT (there's always a big BUTT but this one is GOOHHHDDDDD!)
This CRADLE KICKS SERIOUS ARSE! ARSE! ARSE I TELL YA! it charges AND syncs the device AND.........
the second battery from the USB. It also has a power cord port.
But if you are a road warrior and I'm about to go back out on the road again...fly out Monday return fly in on Thursday - and you have an extra battery you'll need this cradle. It also fits the funky honkin 2400 batteries. (I assume that is what the extra cut out space is for though I sport a 1500 and an OEM so I can't say for sure.)
Fits my device like a glove. Looks sharp. Feels good. WELL MADE.
IT IS SWEET AS HAYLE! Run don't walk. Are you runnin yet! (It is worth the wait. Did I mention that?)
I wanna buy another just in case I loose this one. or to have one down stairs and one in the office. Maybe I'll buy 2 more to have one in the briefcase, one down stairs and one in the office.
Yes that's it. I'm going to the site to get mine before ya'll gobble them up.
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OOOOHHHH MYYYYYY GAAAAAWWWWDDDDD
I just received my cradle from MobilePlanet.
IT IS FRACKIN AWESOME PEOPLE. Did you hear me. I SAID FRACKIN AWESOME! (Yes I watch Farscape what of it?)
$39.00 USD. Had to wait for a while 2 to 3 weeks...... BUT (there's always a big BUTT but this one is GOOHHHDDDDD!)
This CRADLE KICKS SERIOUS ARSE! ARSE! ARSE I TELL YA! it charges AND syncs the device AND.........
the second battery from the USB. It also has a power cord port.
But if you are a road warrior and I'm about to go back out on the road again...fly out Monday return fly in on Thursday - and you have an extra battery you'll need this cradle. It also fits the funky honkin 2400 batteries. (I assume that is what the extra cut out space is for though I sport a 1500 and an OEM so I can't say for sure.)
Fits my device like a glove. Looks sharp. Feels good. WELL MADE.
IT IS SWEET AS HAYLE! Run don't walk. Are you runnin yet! (It is worth the wait. Did I mention that?)
I wanna buy another just in case I loose this one. or to have one down stairs and one in the office. Maybe I'll buy 2 more to have one in the briefcase, one down stairs and one in the office.
Yes that's it. I'm going to the site to get mine before ya'll gobble them up.
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That does sound 'FRACKIN AWESOME' - any chance of a link to the cradle in question?
stewcp said:
That does sound 'FRACKIN AWESOME' - any chance of a link to the cradle in question?
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Here you go. I already placed my order for 2 more. I think I'm gonna stick with the Hermes for a while...at least the next 6 to 8 months.
http://www.mobileplanet.com/p.aspx?i=140292
Amazing, I finally found out this was available a few days ago then I read this thread...well, as soon as someone picks up the cradle and battery for that horrible 750v I tried to use then I'll order this cradle. I don't really see the point in getting the ones that don't charge an extra battery though...isn't that the whole point?
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Amazing, I finally found out this was available a few days ago then I read this thread...well, as soon as someone picks up the cradle and battery for that horrible 750v I tried to use then I'll order this cradle. I don't really see the point in getting the ones that don't charge an extra battery though...isn't that the whole point?
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But some only charge the device extra battery when you use the wall charger. If you use USB then it only charges the device.
The MobilePlanet one charges both the device and extra battery on USB as well as the wall charger. That is what makes it worth the cost alone...not to mention the thing is pretty well made.
Anyone in the UK managed to find a decent, reasonably priced cradle?
I've seen quite a few but these have a USB plug only, so if you want to charge the handset, you need the PC to be on.
What I'm after is a charger with a USB connection and a mains connection so you can charge the Hermes without the PC being on.
Hermes Cradle
Have you seen this one? It has an extra battery charger and both USB/mains connections.
http://www.expansys.com/p.aspx?i=140291
I note the thread below for the cradle for Tmob TP2 but was wondering if anyone has bought/tried/tested the official HTC desktop cradle and its options (outputs etc)
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=179339
Its about £34 in the UK and I'm just weighing up whether its worth the cost.
Many thanks
Andy
I took a hacksaw & a Dremmel to my Diamond cradle.
It might look a bit ropey when the phone isn't in it but I'm not there then!
When I am there the phone is init and it looks fine
Have my TP2 in the post and have ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-Syn...UTF8&coliid=I31X9GZN1VRZW6&colid=9MBV0NZ7B0IZ
Looks similar to the one my Kaiser's sat in at the mo so should be ok.
Sampler said:
Have my TP2 in the post and have ordered one of these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Desktop-Syn...UTF8&coliid=I31X9GZN1VRZW6&colid=9MBV0NZ7B0IZ
Looks similar to the one my Kaiser's sat in at the mo so should be ok.
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Not bad at all! Let us know how it goes mate if thats ok!
Andy
I bought the OEM Cradle about a month ago, its much bigger than I expected and attacts dust worse than my PS3 but it looks great.
I've got the TV out plugged in as well as the AC charger and it works fine
Only downside I've found is that if you have any case on your phone it wont fit in the holder. Bought a silcone case after I dropped it and scrached the chome, now I have to take the case off everytime I want to charge
I've been trying to find an HTC Made one specifically with the combination USB *and* battery charger slot as were available for the HTC 6700/Mogul [part # CRU 6800) ie not one of the cheapies after market with pretty shoddy battery fit..
Can't tell from the photo if the CRG 300 is that, or simply a USB charger cradle without the battery charger slot ?
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=179445&partner=wmusfroogle
Any ideas/suggestions ? I bought my girlfriend one of the aftermarket versions for her ATT Tilt and it's been horrible.
andyhud007 said:
I note the thread below for the cradle for Tmob TP2 but was wondering if anyone has bought/tried/tested the official HTC desktop cradle and its options (outputs etc)
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=179339
Its about £34 in the UK and I'm just weighing up whether its worth the cost.
Many thanks
Andy
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I've been trying to find an HTC Made one specifically with the combination USB *and* battery charger slot as were available for the HTC 6700/Mogul [part # CRU 6800) ie not one of the cheapies after market with pretty shoddy battery fit..
Can't tell from the photo if the CRG 300 is that, or simply a USB charger cradle without the battery charger slot ?
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=179445&partner=wmusfroogle
Any ideas/suggestions ? I bought my girlfriend one of the aftermarket versions for her ATT Tilt and it's been horrible.
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well here is one that i found for the t-moble/gsm version
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Europ...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255140473&sr=8-1
it seems pretty nice, got 2 usb ports, one for charging the other for computer, and even an audio out. got the second battery charger as well. i have the cdma tp2 so i am awaiting an equivalent version. check it out though you may like it
I bought this cradle a few weeks ago and i love it so much i wanted to share it with you guys!
The good points...Universal, works with any device,
it comes with a separate charger lead off the back with different tips so you can charge other phones while Syncing.
Nice to use, no fiddly slotting it into place.And works in landscape!
its got a blue light!! anything with a blue lights got to be good right
Loads of other stuff..
Bad points...
Only shipped to Europe apparently,(found similar in US in post #3)
Have to use a Sync lead..i don't mind but some might, I actually think its better cos i can pick it up and not have to disconnect it, but hey thats just me.
Basically its cheap and great.
check out the full specs here http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/22432-Desk-Genie-Non-Slip-Charging-Desk-Stand-Reviews.htm
i just found a full review and better pic than mine!
http://www.testfreaks.com/blog/review/desk-genie-non-slip-charging-desk-stand/
Does anyone know where something comparable to this is to be found to ship to the US?
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Does anyone know where something comparable to this is to be found to ship to the US?
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I just found this with a bit of lateral googling, its not quite as nice but similar
http://www.bestofferbuy.com/USB-20-...ource=gbase&utm_medium=cse&utm_campaign=gbase
and here http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.26352
not black though
I think i just found it!! nice looking too...looks slick
http://www.gizfever.com/antislip-mobile-holder-with-usb-hub-p-735.html
LOL, should have known to check DealExtreme. I've been buying things from them for years. Ever seen this product. I'd recommend it highly, have two at home:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15294
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LOL, should have known to check DealExtreme. I've been buying things from them for years. Ever seen this product. I'd recommend it highly, have two at home:
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15294
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Yeah been looking into these too, seems like a cheap way to have an external drive! glad the link helped.
Something similar:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/c96e/
I'll do you one better and cheaper:
http://www.hardwaresphere.com/2009/06/21/anti-slip-gadget-holder-double-as-usb-card-reader/
This one appeals to me
USB Desktop Cradle with 2nd battery slot for HTC Touch Pro 2 (GSM) $ 22.95
[KDG-LX-HTP2]
Note: I don't suggest this UNIT.
Based on this Review
Special Features:
* Compatible with USB and USB2 port
* Synchronize and charge at the same time
* Protection circuit
* Comes with a LED indicator
* 2nd battery charging slot !!!
* Support PC and Mac
* A perfect complement for mobile professionals
Package Contains:
* Docking Cradle
* 1 AC Charger Adapter
* 1 USB Cable
Problems:
Cheap quality, break easy.
Second slot needs AC adapter, while cradle needs USB and not work from AC,
poor design and NO cust support.
ATTENTION!!! This cradle is for GSM Version of HTC Toch Pro 2. It will NOT work with Sprint Touch Pro 2 or Verizon Toch Pro 2!
Q: Does anyone think this "Won't" work with T-Mobile TP2 ? It isn't specifically listed on the T-Mobile specific link. ?
Cradle, yes, but not if you have a case
Hi,
I have one of those types of cradles. They are great, UNLESS...
--You have a case on your device. There is no room between the cradle back and the support back that allows you to place the device in the cradle.
--You have an extended battery. These don't (again) have any space that will allow you to put the device in the cradle since there's no room to feasibly put the device in the cradle if you have an extended battery.
I don't know why these things (cradles) have this support back and don't leave any space for any extended options.
osirisHTC.. wats the link to tht dock station for tp2.. it looks sick.
http://www.thinktouchpro2.com/thtctopro2de.html
T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro 2 Sync and Charge Desktop Charger with 2nd Battery Slot - $26.99
I ended up buying this.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250581187014
2 Battery+USB Charger for Sprint HTC Touch Pro 2 Pro2
US $11.49
T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro 2 Sync and Charge Desktop Charger with 2nd Battery Slot - $26.99[/QUOTE]
That exact same cradle is on e-bay for $13 shipped to the U.S. I bought two of them. Works great for me, and the price is right. As others have noted, it's a little fiddly to slide it on, and tends to stick when sliding it off. And it won't work with a case or an extended battery, but the film guards are ok.
Is your device the T-Mobile version?
Last cradle I bought didn't fit it.
You can buy it here for 49.99 (plus tax) and get free 3-day shipping. http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECR-D1D3BEGSTA
It's not up on any 3rd party retailer websites but they will most likely be up later this week.
Good share, I wonder if a generic one would work as well....
I wonder if it actually allows a connection to a computer unlike the Captivate one... From the looks of the product pages it seems that this doesn't either. If it's just a charging dock with a speaker, it's not something I'd pay $50 for.
They also have the car dock in stock as well!
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V1D3BEGSTA
And for an extra bonus, get 15% off accessories with this coupon code!
code: samsung#1
when viewing the product it says back ordered so the product really isnt available yet. I cant see them being out of it already....
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when viewing the product it says back ordered so the product really isnt available yet. I cant see them being out of it already....
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Odd. Last night I got an email notifying me that the item I had on backorder watch was off of backorder. I placed my order when I posted this thread and it went through, I got the email and everything, but when I check my account for any recent orders/processes, there is nothing. Maybe there was a glitch in the system to accidentally show that they were in stock
Edit: I got the shipping confirmation. It looks like they really are out of stock already.
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I ordered the EVOPower Dock from amazon last week. I can confirm it works. Plus it has a slot for a back-up battery-not tested it yet.
I just got my shipping notification with tracking # at around 1:15pm PST today. Ordered both the desk dock & car dock. Due to arrive here on Thursday!
Edit: ordered about 4am PST, both docks were in stock at that time, but not the spare battery.
$50 when I can just plug in the wires to my phone hmmm. Guess one day ill care enough to blow $50
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 using xda premium
Any docks out there that allow space for a case?
That is what I was going to ask. Can you use either the official samsung one or the evopower dock with a case on your phone?
I have the samsung desktop dock but can't load the samsung desk home software... what do you guys use? I just want a nice clock with an alarm i can set.
Do you have a case on yours and will it fit with one on?
Will not fit with a case. I try not to use a case I like the stock size.
FYI to get samsung desk home app the dock tells you to download you have to remove your att sim and use wifi or it won't show up in the market. Hopefully they fix this.
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Will not fit with a case. I try not to use a case I like the stock size.
FYI to get samsung desk home app the dock tells you to download you have to remove your att sim and use wifi or it won't show up in the market. Hopefully they fix this.
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I was able to find the app by searching "Samsung Desk" while on HSDPA+
You want to search ebay for Zenis dock. This is covered quite a bit in the SGII accessories forum. It works with or without a case. Since the ATT version is so close to International version I bet this will work just fine. A lot of positive reviews on this dock. Here's a sample link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SAMSUNG-GAL...764389?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c820a2a5
This dock performs admirably as a charging station for my i777, and it looks great doing it. It feels solid too, in a good way. However, I bought it to be more than a charging station.
The backside of this dock has a micro USB port (for charging) and a 3.5mm stereo out port. Unfortunately, when docked, only the USB portion works. (Yes, I configured my phone to always use the external speakers when docked.) The blue LED on the bottom-right corner of the front size of the dock is supposed to indicate when your phone is docked, but mine flickered. Constantly. Audio coming from the stereo out port was also extremely scratchy. The audio and the blue LED appear to be linked, so it seems there's a short in the male-end of my brand new dock's micro USB port.
I could have returned the dock, but it was back-ordered when I discovered the problem and I didn't really care to wait for another. (Yeah, that's on me.)
I discovered that I could get a solid blue notification and clean audio if I tilted my phone forward a couple of degrees in the dock, so I've modified it accordingly. My phone now sits ever-so-slightly more-vertical in the dock and works as it should, but my fix wasn't the prettiest in the world. I took about 25 pages off the top of a book of small Post It notes, used a marker to color the top page and sides black, then used Scotch tape to tape it to the top part of my dock's cradle. (See attached picture)
Another minor complaint: Plugging a 3.5mm stereo plug into your phone itself triggers a system event that headphones have been inserted, but docking your phone into a dock with a 3.5mm stereo plug plugged in does not. Where's the consistency there?
i bought what i think is the same thing for 34.99 on Amazon. i'm sure it was listed as being for the ATT GS II, but the box reads Galaxy S. it works and does what i needed it to. it's official Samsung, but i can't say if there's a box that has the II on it. it looks like i have to take the case off to use it, but i want it to hold the camera for me, so it's not every day use.
Is that a rapid prototype/3D printed Android mascot!?
Can you plug the dock into an AC outlet and just use it as a charger? I don't want to plug it into my PC just a wall outlet.