Nexus 4 Dock Written+Video Review

[GalaxyNexus]

$13- Amazon Link

THE GOOD

• This dock gives you all the basic features. Simple installation, and the charging feature works like a charm.

• This dock keeps all of your cords and plugs in one place, so you shouldn

 

[NeXuS4]

Thank you very much for this sir.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

Thank you very much for this sir.

No problem. It's a great dock for the price.

 

[spile]

Does anyone know if there is a UK supplier of these? Couldn't find it on amazon.co.uk

 

[GalaxyNexus]

Does anyone know if there is a UK supplier of these? Couldn't find it on amazon.co.uk

It's from Samsung. You could probably find one on eBay.

 

[lunatic59]

I ordered one.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

I ordered one.

It's pretty sweet for the price. Hopefully this will hold me off till the Official Charger comes out. I'll get that one if the price is as reasonable as the phone.

 

[lunatic59]

It's pretty sweet for the price. Hopefully this will hold me off till the Official Charger comes out. I'll get that one if the price is as reasonable as the phone.

I have the Samsung dock for the SGS2 (i777) and the N4 is just a bit too wide, but it's very nice for sitting on a desk.

 

[Hook]

I ordered one.

Me too, and i haven't even been able to order a Nexus 4 yet.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

Me too, and i haven't even been able to order a Nexus 4 yet.

At least you'll be all ready when it comes.

 

[Hook]

At least you'll be all ready when it comes.

Just recieved the dock-- only took 2 days. very nice. And yes, I'm all set. Have my unactivated T-mobile micro SIM kit, A Krussel leather belt case and my dock.

And a Nexus One with a broken power button. Come on, Google and LG, take my money, please!

 

[strausd]

So just to clarify, this will not work with the nexus 4 bumper, correct?

 

[lunatic59]

So just to clarify, this will not work with the nexus 4 bumper, correct?

Correct. You'd have to take the bumper off.

 

[GalaxyNexus]

Correct. You'd have to take the bumper off.

This is correct.

 

[vkelm]

So,
Are you saying this dock is good because it's made by Samsung... despite the fact Nexus 4 is made by Samsung's competitor - LG?
I wonder if leaving Nexus 4 on [this] dock would harm its battery over long term. All the sources say it's better for batteries to be fully charged and then almost fully discharged, rather than kept charged all the time.
Also, Amazon lists it as a charger for Samsung Infuse phone, not for LG Nexus 4. You confused me...

 

[lunatic59]

So,
Are you saying this dock is good because it's made by Samsung... despite the fact Nexus 4 is made by Samsung's competitor - LG?
I wonder if leaving Nexus 4 on [this] dock would harm its battery over long term. All the sources say it's better for batteries to be fully charged and then almost fully discharged, rather than kept charged all the time.
Also, Amazon lists it as a charger for Samsung Infuse phone, not for LG Nexus 4. You confused me...

The dock was officially made for the Samsung Infuse, but the Nexus 4 just happens to be the exact same width and the Micro USB connector lines up perfectly so it works as a desktop charger. It does not connect in MTP mode so data transfers won't work through the dock.

You are incorrect about the batteries. Almost every phone made in the last couple of years uses Lithium-Ion batteries. Li-Ion batteries do not have a "memory" and do not need to conditioned. Actually, they can be damaged if you deeply discharge them to the point where they will no longer accept a charge. Older NiMH batteries do have a memory and will perform better with routine discharges, but I doubt you'll see to many of those batteries any longer.

 

[vkelm]

lunatic59,
Thanks for the info.