Verzion Nexus Car Dock

[BankZ]

Just use tasker to have it go into car mode when it's being charged. I always found car dock modes to be annoying anyway

I tried that and it doesn't work. The car dock apps don't take over the home button. It shows the little wheel in the notification but doesn't seem to do anything.

 

[ndwgolf]

I really want a car dock that uses the 3 prongs

The Samsung one looks like it uses the 3 prongs as the power cable goes into the foot of the holder not into the phone

 

[BankZ]

The Samsung one looks like it uses the 3 prongs as the power cable goes into the foot of the holder not into the phone

I didn't think it would work with the VZW version of the Nexus. Will it? Extended batter?

 

[acr89]

I will be buying this one as soon as it is available:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Google) - Charging Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Adapter

 

[acr89]

I tried that and it doesn't work. The car dock apps don't take over the home button. It shows the little wheel in the notification but doesn't seem to do anything.

Strange... have you tried using "Car Home V3"? Maybe it's an ICS compatibility issue.

 

[ndwgolf]

I didn't think it would work with the VZW version of the Nexus. Will it? Extended batter?

Sorry I dont know I have the GSM version

 

[acr89]

I will be buying this one as soon as it is available:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Google) - Charging Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Adapter*-*ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, GPS, and Handheld Devices

As a plus, it looks like the extended battery will fit based on the picture (plenty of space behind the phone). And if it's tight, nothing a dremel can't fix

ProClip customer service says this should be available next week, hope they speak the truth

 

[Homefrrie]

ProClip customer service says this should be available next week, hope they speak the truth

That looks pretty sweet, hoping that'll come out sooner rather than later.


The car dock is the only other accessory I'm going to need for this beast

 

[BankZ]

Strange... have you tried using "Car Home V3"? Maybe it's an ICS compatibility issue.

Yes, that's the one I tried first

 

[JC13]

i don't think car mode is available for ICS yet. Hopefully an upgrade will come soon!

 

[eyc]

Others are mentioning that the GNEX fits in the Verizon car dock pretty

 

[Mooem]

I will be buying this one as soon as it is available:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Google) - Charging Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Adapter*-*ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, GPS, and Handheld Devices

As a plus, it looks like the extended battery will fit based on the picture (plenty of space behind the phone). And if it's tight, nothing a dremel can't fix

Looking into this as well. I did send off a question to customer service about the extended battery (and whether or not it may be an issue even though it doesn't seem like it).

Has anyone had experience with ProClip charging holders? Do they last long? Any problems actually charging the phone?

 

[mjolnir2000]

I get concerned for the same reasons. People thinking the Verizon phone will fit in the GSM one are probably dreaming. The Verizon one can barely fit in the Verizon dock. I'm hoping after a handful of uses it'll give a bit more. It's like a wrestling match to get it out of the holder once you're done!

In what way is it a tight fit? It occurs to me that maybe the Verizon dock is so tight because it already has the same dimensions as the GSM dock made for a thinner phone, and the only difference is literally the lack of a 3-pin connector. Probably not the case, but it would be kind of funny if it was.

 

[JC13]

In what way is it a tight fit? It occurs to me that maybe the Verizon dock is so tight because it already has the same dimensions as the GSM dock made for a thinner phone, and the only difference is literally the lack of a 3-pin connector. Probably not the case, but it would be kind of funny if it was.

Could be. It's tight all the way around. It's tight on the edges as well as tight against the back. It takes some work wedging it in as well as wrestling it out. Hopefully putting it in and out a few times will stretch it out a bit.

 

[Jay3]

I will be buying this one as soon as it is available:

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Google) - Charging Holder with Tilt Swivel and Cigarette Lighter Adapter*-*ProClip Car Mounts for Mobile Phones, GPS, and Handheld Devices

As a plus, it looks like the extended battery will fit based on the picture (plenty of space behind the phone). And if it's tight, nothing a dremel can't fix

I want audio out to be integral.

Why is so hard for the manufacturers to figure out we want to be able to get in the car, dock it, and have it connected to charging and car sound without handling any wires?

Most us already have some sort of auxiliary set up run to our radios -- I want the dock to connect to that.

I never foresaw a world where the phone mfr would make something like this three pin out connector, and there would be no product to use it.

 

[saulback]

Verizon Car Dock does NOT have the 3 pins to charge the Nexus

The part number for the Samsung version that has the 3 pins is:

ECS-K1F2BEGSTD

ECS-K1F8BEGSTA

The samsung version can be ordered here:
ECS-K1F2BEGSTD | Buy Vehicle Dock - Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Genuine Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vehicle Dock - ECS-K1F2BEGSTD

or Pre-Ordered here:
Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus Vehicle Mount (Car Charger Included) #ECS-K1F2BEG - Expansys USA

Feel free to continue talking about it, mainly if you found the Samsung Version in stock and how much. Etc....

From the expansys-usa website:

Release Date: Wednesday 29th February 2012
Shipping Weight: 0.71lb

February 29th?!! Two and a half months to get a simple car dock to the market?

 

[Scottd9000]

I find the Verizon mount super tight. So tight that it pushes the buttons when I put it in and it's almost impossible to remove the phone one handed. But the trade off is it's really nice and sturdy. My Dinc mount from Verizon was a belt clip added to a universal window mount - wow what a shaky mess that was.

 

[lord aries]

I have the verizon version of the car dock, and i hate it. I'm looking into anything else.

 

[lortay78]

I just returned mine and gave my corporate rep an earful. Doubt it will help much, but we do have 100 accounts. I think if everyone did the same we might get some action.....

Who am I kidding? This is Big Red.

 

[jamisont]

if i want a car dock, i'd get the one without charging ability. charging inside car is really bad for battery life.
car battery's voltage is unstable, voltage goes up and down too widely compare to home electricity, and restarting engine causes big surge, that mess up not only battery but device as well.
i do carry car charger in my car, but i'll only use it in case of emergency.

 

[KrazyKarl]

if i want a car dock, i'd get the one without charging ability. charging inside car is really bad for battery life.
car battery's voltage is unstable, voltage goes up and down too widely compare to home electricity, and restarting engine causes big surge, that mess up not only battery but device as well.
i do carry car charger in my car, but i'll only use it in case of emergency.

do you have any evidence of this? Every car charger has a voltage regulator in it (since the charger outputs 5V and the car's voltage varies from ~10V-16V). Additionally, most of the OEM-quality chargers will have additional filtering to prevent any high frequency fluctuations from getting though.

I seriously doubt there's any significant difference between charging in a car or from an outlet (which can also be prone to surges, like when the AC/heater comes on, or other large appliances)

 

[gobluejd]

do you have any evidence of this? Every car charger has a voltage regulator in it (since the charger outputs 5V and the car's voltage varies from ~10V-16V). Additionally, most of the OEM-quality chargers will have additional filtering to prevent any high frequency fluctuations from getting though.

I seriously doubt there's any significant difference between charging in a car or from an outlet (which can also be prone to surges, like when the AC/heater comes on, or other large appliances)

I agree (unless there is evidence). I kept my Seidio Multi-Charger in my car plugged into constant power 24/7 and had my Tbolt Extended battery in there. I swear when I popped that baby in it took forever to go from 100% to 99% (HOURS). I think the car charged it better

 

[TKEnzy]

What does the suction thing stick too.........is it the dash or the wind screen???? Anyone got any pictures of it installed in there car???

It comes with a plastic disc that you can stick on your dash, then the suction sticks to that. You could also use it on the windshield, but my EZ Pass is in the way so I went the dash route. I'll be returning it, however, and waiting for the 3 pin one.

 

[Splendor]

This Verizon car dock situation is making me angry.

 

[ndwgolf]

It comes with a plastic disc that you can stick on your dash, then the suction sticks to that. You could also use it on the windshield, but my EZ Pass is in the way so I went the dash route. I'll be returning it, however, and waiting for the 3 pin one.

Sir,
I am going with the Proquip one, its 150 bucks shipped to Malaysia which I know is crazy but if you want it you have to pay for it