1) 2.3 Gingerbread update?
2) 1080p recording update?
3) an attempt of an answer on Motorola's bootloader "solution"
4) reasonable price on docks?
Ok so the dock thing I just threw in there, but the first 3 seem to be things Motorola threw out there just to bait us into buying this phone. Which I took the bait, but still is there even a hint of when these updates will come out?
All of the answers you're looking for do not currently exist. Motorola promises things, but either doesn't follow through or takes extremely long. I hate to disappoint you, but right now, those are the questions everyone wants answers to, but all Motorola does is say that they will do it eventually (q4 2011 maybe?)
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I was curious if anybody was interested in buying these cables. Both cables would have the corresponding female micro input and the other side would be the corresponding micro male. The reason i ask is if you have a lapdock you are future proofed because motorola likes to make specific accessories for different model phones and likes to charge an excessive premium for these accessories. With these cables you , hopefully, should be able to use lapdock and future lapdocks, if motorola is good on their word, plus you can have your atrix next to your lapdock and be able to use it still. I am thinking maybe used like this you wont need a bluetooth mouse either because you can use screen for the mouse input which is loads better than the touchpad. Micro female cables seem to be hard to come by looking online. I am awaiting an answer from my source to see if these can be had. The minimum order is 1000 of them. I would probably sell these for about $20 shipped in the US if my price is right. Both cables btw. I hope this in right section. Figured it would get the appropiate looks here because it is unique and it is a question. Please post if youre intersted or pm me. If my source comes up good, and there is enough interest i will post back. And yes there would be discount for multiple orders. Dont ask how much. I dont even know how much yet.
Btw, i am getting a lapdock tomorrow to test drive. I am going to measure approximate length needed for this to be useable on right side. I am guessing in the neighborhood of 18-24"/45-60cm. It will be longer than needed if accessorized on the left side of lapdock. I mention this because there will be no custom lengths, colors or whatever. I dont even have any.
I voided my warranty.
well, i just got my quotes. i can do these cheaper than mentioned earlier. i am hoping this might garner some interest, especially for the peeps looking for hdmi mirroring using emulators. i am hoping somebody figures that out too. it'd be nice to play some super nintendo on a lapdock full screen. please respond if interested. i have to order 25 minimum and i only need 4 of each. i can get them posted on ebay also.
PM sent....
can the Atrix be used while in the lapdock? or while connected to it, if its using these cables?
EDIT: oh, mirroring. havent messed with that, wasnt sure the lapdock did that
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can the Atrix be used while in the lapdock? or while connected to it, if its using these cables?
EDIT: oh, mirroring. havent messed with that, wasnt sure the lapdock did that
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i don't know. i'm getting lapdock tomorrow. i'm guessing it can be used while in lapdock. i don't know yet if it can be used with cables. that too i'm guessing on. i'm hoping the touchscreen can be used as touchpad like webtop over hdmi hack. and i just found out that motorola fubar'ed photon users by flipping the connections so they can't use the lapdock.
I modded my laptop to fit the photon. I'll try it out, i didnt know there was a hack to enable use while in webtop.
EDIT: stock functions are the volume and power, no other buttons work nor does the screen work. where is the mod for the touchscreen for the atrix? i tried searching but no dice. i wonder if would even work on a photon
Did you ever order these? I am interested in using the AT&T 50.00 Atrix lapdock with a Droid razr and I am guessing that this will be neccesary.
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Wondering if you ever ordered them.
I am interested in using the Atrix lapdock available for 50.00 right now with a droid razr, and it I think this might be necessary.
hi,do you still have any left and how does it work?
I'd also be interested in these cables.
Thanks
I'd be interested too....
Very interested. I would like to use phone as webcam since cover blocks front screen.
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Any more?
Do you have any more of the cables? I'd like to buy one.
Interesting, I also would be rather interested in purchasing one or two sets of these cables. Would be nice to semi future-proof my lapdock that I purchased for $50.
still selling these cables? I'm interested...I'll send you a PM..
What happened to the lapdock 500? Does anyone with a photon have one?
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DWake014 said:
What happened to the lapdock 500? Does anyone with a photon have one?
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I haven't heard anything about it for a while. The last I heard they were discontinuing the lapdocks because they weren't as popular as they had hoped.
Waiting for a fire sale! Too bad the lapdock doesn't fully support the photon....
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I haven't heard anything about it for a while. The last I heard they were discontinuing the lapdocks because they weren't as popular as they had hoped.
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Do you have a link to that info? There was speculation of the lapdocks being discontinued, but Moto's CEO said that he saw value & product differentiation by having the lapdocks, and planned to stick with them. Nothing about them being discontinued.
AllThingsD Article: (I can't link yet b/c of my low post count...)
"Jha said that the company is making further refinements and still believes in the concept for the future."
See this thread on XDA for the link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1439292
I have the Lapdock 100 for my MoPho. It's a very specific use case, but I enjoy the bump in screen size when I'm lying in bed at night watching Netflix, Crackle, Hulu+, and video podcasts. My TV in the bedroom is *just* old enough that it missed the evolution to TV apps. Anyway, I know some would say to just use a laptop, but I don't want to deal with the heat issue with my blankets and stuff. Also, the compactness of the Laptop 100 is just small enough that makes it really easy to set aside when I'm done. I know...I know.....super nichey, but it works for me.
*Side note* -- My wife doesn't get mad at me anymore for "watching TV" while she's trying to sleep.
im looking to buy one. with my job, it would n=be nice having somthing like this
Picked up my lapdock 500 off the Verizon site. $200 with free 2 day shipping. Couple that with lokis work and yes, its as cool as you're imagining it is right now
EDIT- had a brainfart, cost was $300
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Picked up my lapdock 500 off the Verizon site. $200 with free 2 day shipping. Couple that with lokis work and yes, its as cool as you're imagining it is right now
EDIT- had a brainfart, cost was $300
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Mind posting a small review of it?
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KSmithInNY said:
Picked up my lapdock 500 off the Verizon site. $200 with free 2 day shipping. Couple that with lokis work and yes, its as cool as you're imagining it is right now
EDIT- had a brainfart, cost was $300
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You had me heading to the verizon site as we speak! I would have hopped on that instantly.
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I'm picking one up next week and as we speak I havea atrix dock coming Wednesday that I going to mod for my wife phone
Lapdock 500-photon compatibility issues
I've had the LAPDOCK 500 two weeks,the PHOTON since October.
Here is a list of features that currently DO NOT WORK w/the LAPDOCK-PHOTON combo:
1) ETHERNET
2) WEBCAM
3) SD CARD SLOT
4) VGA OUTPUT
5) Possible USB issues (USB ERROR Icon in notification bar)
6) SOUND (just recently discovered)
I'm running the stock O/S on the PHOTON,no mods to the LAPDOCK 500.
I haven't been on much at XDA at all recently,or postwise,much period.
Been relatively satisfied w/the MO PHO's performance,until I got the LAPDOCK 500.
The compatibility issues were a known issue,except for the lack of sound,which was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
I've posted in the MOTOROLA FORUMS,but have yet to get any feedback,good or bad,which brings me here to this forum.
If anyone has questions regarding PHOTON-LAPDOCK compatibility issues,or,possible testing of related tricks,tips,etc.....,I'll try to make myself available as possible.All I ask is some patience,regarding time & technical expertise,as the LAPDOCK is my only "computer" & my expertise in modding is limited to rooting & ROM installation on my previous phone,the HUAWEI ASCEND. PM is the best,most timely way of contacting myself w/any inquiries,but,I will be staying tuned in to XDA on a more regular basis from here on out.
call me cheap or whatever but i would buy one for 100. for 200-300 i can get a netbook or notebook. it just seems to me that the product is over priced. when att had the firesale of the atrix lapdock for $50, they sold 10k units. thats def a high interest in lapdocks.
I'm the cheap one,as SPRINT is my sole ISP w/the unlimited smartphone plan.One service serves three needs:Home,phone,& mobile broadband replacement w/the LAPDOCK 500.
The price may seem steep($300),but,it serves my connectivity needs & saves a fair amount of $ per month.The payback w/this set-up is realized in no time.But,if this is more of a curiousity than an everyday tool,I'm sure the price will drop on the LAPDOCK 100/500 as newer tech hits the market, & then you could find a deal on one.
This type of modular connectivity is the sign of things to come(ASUS PADFONE,UBUNTU for ANDROID),etc... and as this technology finds traction in the mainstream,price drops & added features are sure to follow.
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I've had the LAPDOCK 500 two weeks,the PHOTON since October.
Here is a list of features that currently DO NOT WORK w/the LAPDOCK-PHOTON combo:
1) ETHERNET
2) WEBCAM
3) SD CARD SLOT
4) VGA OUTPUT
5) Possible USB issues (USB ERROR Icon in notification bar)
6) SOUND (just recently discovered)
I'm running the stock O/S on the PHOTON,no mods to the LAPDOCK 500.
I haven't been on much at XDA at all recently,or postwise,much period.
Been relatively satisfied w/the MO PHO's performance,until I got the LAPDOCK 500.
The compatibility issues were a known issue,except for the lack of sound,which was the proverbial straw that broke the camel's back.
I've posted in the MOTOROLA FORUMS,but have yet to get any feedback,good or bad,which brings me here to this forum.
If anyone has questions regarding PHOTON-LAPDOCK compatibility issues,or,possible testing of related tricks,tips,etc.....,I'll try to make myself available as possible.All I ask is some patience,regarding time & technical expertise,as the LAPDOCK is my only "computer" & my expertise in modding is limited to rooting & ROM installation on my previous phone,the HUAWEI ASCEND. PM is the best,most timely way of contacting myself w/any inquiries,but,I will be staying tuned in to XDA on a more regular basis from here on out.
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UPDATE :
The SD CARD slot & USB ports work,just no audio from the media stored on either.
The audio issue has been identified & a fix is in the works,as is an update to address the other non-functioning features.
@KOLIOXDA thanks for your helpful post,
Alright, I'm going to try the photon/lapdock 500 combo bc my netbook is broken. I really hope they update to fix the connectivity issues soon, because I really want the webcam and um, sound.
Anyway, I found this and just bought it for $149.00, which is really worth the experiment.
If anyone's interested:
Verizon Wireless is currently selling the Motorola LapDock 500 for only $150. The deal isn’t advertised, and in order to get it, you must follow some special steps. So, if you’re in the market for the LapDock 500, follow the easy steps below and it for 50% off!
Visit Verizon’s website
Click the “Shop” button on the top menu
Scroll down to the accessories section and click the “View All” link
Select the Motorola Droid 4
The LapDock 500 should be the first item; add it to your cart
Go to your shopping cart. The LapDock 500 should be in there for $149.99
Checkout
irishanniemarie said:
@KOLIOXDA thanks for your helpful post,
Alright, I'm going to try the photon/lapdock 500 combo bc my netbook is broken. I really hope they update to fix the connectivity issues soon, because I really want the webcam and um, sound.
Anyway, I found this and just bought it for $149.00, which is really worth the experiment.
If anyone's interested:
Verizon Wireless is currently selling the Motorola LapDock 500 for only $150. The deal isn’t advertised, and in order to get it, you must follow some special steps. So, if you’re in the market for the LapDock 500, follow the easy steps below and it for 50% off!
Visit Verizon’s website
Click the “Shop” button on the top menu
Scroll down to the accessories section and click the “View All” link
Select the Motorola Droid 4
The LapDock 500 should be the first item; add it to your cart
Go to your shopping cart. The LapDock 500 should be in there for $149.99
Checkout
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Yep, this works for me. Got it for $164.23 after tax.
Wonder if this is the beginning of the 'fire sale'...? Hopefully it's somewhat supported in the CM9/ICS at least.
Original Sources:
http : // slickdeals .net / f / 3989942-motorola-LAPDOCK-500-150-tax-reg-300-fs-turns-moto-smartphone-into-laptop [Silly URL Filter...]
I did it with the razor and got it for 150 still
This might be a better place to make this known. wife is moving on from the MOPHO. Have a modded atrix lapdock in the marketplace, HERE is the OP for it. Id like to get $80 shipped in the US mainland.
Modded Atrix Lapdock Still For Sale
bigtoysrock said:
This might be a better place to make this known. wife is moving on from the MOPHO. Have a modded atrix lapdock in the marketplace, HERE is the OP for it. Id like to get $80 shipped in the US mainland.
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I joined when I saw this post but I do not have sufficient posts to to go to the OP. If this is still unsold let me know. Thank-you.
I just got my $149 500 lapdock delivered and can't get it to do anything with my Photon. The webtop won't stay on the screen for more than a few seconds (keeps alternating between a webtop screen and the flashing red moto logo). Is there a certain system update level the Photon needs to be on? I changed the Photon System version to 99.9.9 to prevent auto updates breaking the dockless webtop.