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Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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Can you let me know how that Otterbox works out for you if you decide to get it? I'm interested in getting a case too but I haven't been able to find out that doesn't add a significant amount of bulk on it...
Well I got the otterbox commuter series and to me it is well worth it.. im the type of person that does not like bulk and this case adds almost none for the amount of protection it gets from this awesome case.. it has an inner skin that covers all home keys and all ports including headphones usb etc.. then there is a nice hard outter shell.. phone feels great in my hand so I would say real nice case and I recommend
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Kevin3328 said:
Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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All I know is Kraken 2 cases all have defects so stay away from them
Kevin3328 said:
Ok DROID x2 peeps I am looking for opinions on your favorite case and extended battery.. but,......
I do not want any extra bulk...
So far looking at the otterbox commuter series for a case
But I am stumped on a battery.. I want more power but no extra bulk.... ne suggestions.. hook a brotha up please... ne batteries out there that add no bulk and are SUBSTANTIALLY better than stock battery
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Mugen Power makes an 1800mAh battery that's the same size as the stock 1540mAh. Been using it for a few months now, works great!
Cheesebread thanks.. I will be looking into this
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If you want a case that adds no bulk then I think the best option is this knock off to the case-mate barely there series. You can find it at monoprice.com for dirt cheap. As long as all you want it to be able to do is protect it from scratches.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083310&p_id=7593&seq=1&format=2
The commuter is pretty nice
Motoroloa BH6X extended battery. No extra bulk. Can use the stock battery cover.
$6 on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Exte...QCOK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328218402&sr=8-3
prj71 said:
Motoroloa BH6X extended battery. No extra bulk. Can use the stock battery cover.
$6 on Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Exte...QCOK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1328218402&sr=8-3
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If you order one from amazon, contact the seller and tell them to read the batch number on the back. If it's SNN5893A, don't buy it.
You likely wont find a battery that offers a lot more power and is the same size as stock. I have a 3800mah extended battery, well over double the stock battery, and it's double the thickness. It came with a shock resistant case too. I love this thing. I haven't charged my phone since Saturday, and I used to have to do so every night.
For a small battery boost, you can try Motorola's extended battery, which I think is 1750mah.
Remember that when searching for batteries, you can also use the original X batteries. This applies to cases too as far as I know.
Stuckinabox said:
If you order one from amazon, contact the seller and tell them to read the batch number on the back. If it's SNN5893A, don't buy it.
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I've already purchased it. There is nothing wrong with it.
Seidio active... I like but no screen protector... any suggestions that work with this case?
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I also have a seidio active. It is a two part case with a soft rubber inner and rigid rubber/poly? outside. (the outside is not plastic Great protection, minimal bulk.
The otterbox's are very nice, but do get bulky.
i've got the bh6x, totally not worth it, if I had it to do over again I'd get a stupid huge battery like that 3800mah. I have an otterbox commuter, its in a drawer somewhere. what a pain in the ass that case was.
I've been caseless for a while now. don't know why I ever put that stupid crap on my phone, all it did was make the damn thing run hotter and hold dirt against the phone, scratching the crap out of it. and when I'd sweat it would always think my finger was touching the screen on the side where the case slightly overlapped the gorilla glass.
I basically work in construction (audiovisual field engineer/lead installation tech/commissioning engineer) and my phone gets abused. flat out. zero issues, one scratch on the screen (caused by the otterbox) but whatever, it's a phone, it's not a freakin decoration!
and you kids, whining about bulk should have carried around an early windows mobile smartphone. you wanna talk about bulk? the entire X2 could just about fit inside the battery compartment of my old 8125. I kinda wish this phone had more "bulk" so it would actually fill up my hand.
hell, I miss being able to tell which pocket my phone was in by feel.
I use the OtterBox "all rubber case" I forget the model and just cut out the key area so you have direct access to the keys. I do not even use the battery door anymore with this case. It will handle any battery this way. I use it with a screen protection of course . Get the x or x2 ver.
The best part about the Motorola extended battery is that it's slim enough to fit inside most if not all cases. I have it and it lasts me all day and has been compatible with every case I've ever owned.
I have been looking for a good windshield mount for my Droid Razr Maxx for a while and i cant seem to find one that i like. I don't want any that come with any connectors, i just want it to hold the phone. I want a flexible neck, not 2 ball joints. I also want something that will not interfere with the volume or power buttons (i don't care about having access to them, i just don't want the holder to be pressing on them) and i want to be able to rotate the phone on its side. I would also like the ability to use front and rear cameras so i need something that wont block them.
Do you guys have any suggestions?
well i bought the moto car dock on amazon for about 30 bucks. granted it isnt a flexible neck, and it has the power connector, but man I really like it. I also looked and i could attach its cradle to various other bases at Best buy so you might be able to get a flexible neck one there. all buttons and cameras are free and unobstructed on the phone when docked as well.
Thanks man. I didnt know that the Motorola dock was detachable. Is it one of those that has 4 slots on the back and you just slide it up in order to remove it?
schollianmj said:
well i bought the moto car dock on amazon for about 30 bucks. granted it isnt a flexible neck, and it has the power connector, but man I really like it. I also looked and i could attach its cradle to various other bases at Best buy so you might be able to get a flexible neck one there. all buttons and cameras are free and unobstructed on the phone when docked as well.
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I was in the market for a car dock too for my maxx. Mine has a otterbox commuter though so I bought a arkon dock off amazon and it works great! It doesn't press the buttons, it's rock solid, and it can attach to your ac vents, any surface, or on your windshield. I have a truck and abuse it and the dock doesn't budge.
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itsdubai said:
I was in the market for a car dock too for my maxx. Mine has a otterbox commuter though so I bought a arkon dock off amazon and it works great! It doesn't press the buttons, it's rock solid, and it can attach to your ac vents, any surface, or on your windshield. I have a truck and abuse it and the dock doesn't budge.
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I also have an Arkon universal dock (see page here), it does not interfere with the buttons at all, you are able to charge it and use headphone cable if you need to, you can also turn it to use it in landscape mode for navigation or something. Rock solid, no vibrations as long as you tighten the joint up.
I would agree with you buddy but yesterday my joint started to fail and now it slides down on its own when I am driving.
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That sucks man. That's the issue i have with deciding what i want. Anyway, i ordered one of Amazon and i will get it in 2 days. I will let you know how i like it. Thanks.
itsdubai said:
I would agree with you buddy but yesterday my joint started to fail and now it slides down on its own when I am driving.
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It is cheap enough to not worry about and it might have failed since I have a RAZR maxx and commuter otterbox
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I've been using a SlipGrip window mount for the last couple of months and really like it. Build is of good quality-very sturdy, totally adjustable. It's built specifically for this phone in this case but they make many others for other make/model/case combinations. It fits my Razr with the Defender case on it perfectly. All the buttons and ports are accessible. There's even a hole for the camera lens if you need to shoot video while driving.
Highly recommended.
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Is it really that sturdy? I need one that won't move when I drive rough lol.
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itsdubai said:
Is it really that sturdy? I need one that won't move when I drive rough lol.
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Can't speak to anything off-road but it's fine for regular driving. It doesn't look like it's gonna just snap over nothing if that's what ya mean.
Ok I didn't mean off road I just drive fast thanks for the quick response, I will look into buying one
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I have an otterbox commuter case, and mine snaps right into my stock Garmin
GPS mount. It is actually easier to mount/unmount than the Garmin.
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OK, so i got the Motorola Razr Maxx car dock from Amazon. I freaking love it.
The issue i had was that if the dock was mounted on the windshield it need a long neck so it can be mounted really low on the windshield so it doesn't interfere with my view. So i did manage to get the round disk that comes with this to stick on the curvy dashboard and ended up mounting it there just above the radio.
*Buttons and Cameras not obstructed at all
*Solid construction
*Easy dock un-dock
The one issue that i have is that if i plug in the usb cable to my stereo unit's (Pioneer AVH-P1400DVD) and the on the dock, when i dock my phone wont charge. If i plug it straight to the phone it charges. If i plug the dock on the cigarette lighter 1.5Amp charger it works fine. I'm guessing the dock incrases the resistance and the unit doesnt have enough juice to power it. i will investigate some more and i will let you know.
i had a pretty bad experience with the original motorola dock.
after only a few days in the car it got completely deformed by the heat of the sun...thats just cr*p.
see my thread (with pics) here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814439
Just got my slip grip in for my commuter and razr maxx. Came in 2 days! Way ahead of schedule and it's built like a tank. Never moves at all when I'm driving wrecklessly Haha. Holds the razr maxx with case tightly and perfectly. Easy to remove too. Btw buy from the slip grip Site and pay for the model that is 5 dollars more expensive
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http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html
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http://www.arkon.com/mobile-grip/mobile-grip-dashboard-mount-mg178.html
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thats just raping the phone to death lol:laugh: its funny that he's not trying it with his real phone but a dummy
Anyone found one that works with the otterbox defender?
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The slip grip also sells for the defender case I should get paid to advertise for them haha. But mine just works so well. And the arkon is crap. It's laying on floor of my truck.
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May be a.long shot looking for a bookmaker style case for use with treatable on its own,but onebthat allows you to connect tablet to keyboard when required with out having to remove the case
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http://www.amazon.com/Mobogadget-Ultra-Leather-Transformer-10-1-inch/dp/B005Y55A4M
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Transfor...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B006MVUQGY
I have this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Black-Wal...K_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item256f9a4d16
but be careful, tf101 with dock and full cover will become very bulky and thick. But it's also very protective.
So idk about you guys but I'm super interested in a charging case for this phone. I haven't seen anyone make it so I shot an email to powerskin asking if they had any plans on making one and if not if they would consider making it. I think if the OG community shows interest in this case we might be able to get them to start making them. Anyone interested?
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Not going to happen because the AT&T version is different from the Sprint/Global version.
PowerSkin has problems and will bork your phone. Google it and you will see. I use the BodyGlove case and it's almost like an Otterbox case, with inner silicon case and an outer hardshell case. Rather expensive at $35 (ATT Store) but comes with two inner cases AND two outer cases (different color combo). I also carry with me a RavPower 5200 mAH external battery, it's very portable and works well, charges my OG over 2 times. I subscribe to the school of thought that do not believe in multi-function tools, rather a special tool for a specific purpose. Sure, it'd be nice to carry one universal tool for ALL purposes but then that tool doesn't do ANY one thing especially well.
Two Outer Shells For The Body Glove?
It should come with 2 inner rubber cases and one Gray plastic shell. If yours came with two plastic shells I got jipped a plastic shell at the AT&T store.
jamesc760 said:
PowerSkin has problems and will bork your phone. Google it and you will see. I use the BodyGlove case and it's almost like an Otterbox case, with inner silicon case and an outer hardshell case. Rather expensive at $35 (ATT Store) but comes with two inner cases AND two outer cases (different color combo). I also carry with me a RavPower 5200 mAH external battery, it's very portable and works well, charges my OG over 2 times. I subscribe to the school of thought that do not believe in multi-function tools, rather a special tool for a specific purpose. Sure, it'd be nice to carry one universal tool for ALL purposes but then that tool doesn't do ANY one thing especially well.
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Mramos860 said:
It should come with 2 inner rubber cases and one Gray plastic shell. If yours came with two plastic shells I got jipped a plastic shell at the AT&T store.
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Same here. He probably lucked out.
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jamesc760 said:
I also carry with me a RavPower 5200 mAH external battery, it's very portable and works well, charges my OG over 2 times.
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Is this the one you have?
http://www.amazon.com/Flashlight-Charger-Powered-Cells-Includes-Connectors-Thunderbolt/dp/B006ZTMEZ4
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Tomorrow I am going to order the Multimedia Toolkit / HD Dock /
HD Dock for Motorola Smartphones and Tablets
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/01a14a249e
Slightly offset but works.
It's $20 shipped on Amazon. Comes with hdmi cable and charger too.
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Did you receive the dock yet? Do you think it's worth the purchase? I've been considering purchasing it.
I have one of these and it won't play music or charge my maxx.
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Really? Mine works great, my only complaint is that it doesn't seem very secure on the dock, and it definitely doesnt work with cases
Works great with slim Cases like the Barely There and Feather.
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So I bought two, one for work, one for home. The case I was using, a diztronic minimal case, doesn't fit in the dock. Kind of upsetting, guess I'm going bare phone!
jfriend33 said:
Works great with slim Cases like the Barely There and Feather.
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How thick is case? Doesn't the back rest on your dock push in?
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I bought and have been using one of these since I got my phone. While the car dock is amazing, this desk HD dock isn't too great. I don't like the way this dock functions, how it sits, etc. It's offcenter, the back adjuster is...poor so I'm constantly having to readjust it.
But it DOES work. It charges fine, triggers desk clock mode, does HDMI stuff...