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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
I'm tempted to disagree with you. Google/Samsung have entire departments of professionals that are experts at market research in order to price products in the sweet spot of volume sold vs pricing point to maximize profit. Of course you, me, and everyone else in this thread want it for less than any number they decide on but in the end I'm sure plenty who say it's priced outrageously will end up buying one anyway and there will be plenty of willing buyers to make up for those that will refuse to spend the money.

I say "tempted to disagree with you" because although I am certain of the existence of their market research departments on their payroll I wouldn't be surprised to learn that they didn't do it for this dock or that they never even had a chance because of some internal communication breakdown considering how mismanaged and clumsy the launch of the phone (and all these vaporware accessories) was and Google's notoriously horrendous customer/consumer communication skills.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aphexjuggalo:
that picture nisnt of the verizon model. notice the shape at the base and the white trim. plus the discription of "You can also connect vehicle power charger directly to the mount". not at all saying i believe them yet, just saying they are showing the good one in that offer, even though there are some inconsistencies with the product number.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] davidmoore:
All the websites selling the Verizon model say the same thing.

I just bought the GSM version from amazon.co.uk. Forget the haters (Verizon.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] setite:
Has anyone used this dock? I want to know if it reports USB or AC charging.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] najaboy:
Hard to say, since it's not yet available anywhere.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mbeatle:
Pins aside, doesn't anyone take offense that the mount is fixed at a specific angle? Sure, the swivel for the phone itself is pretty standard, but the suction cup often has its own joint on the mounts I had for my OG and Incredible. The OG mount was so great that I could use it with the beanbag mount for my defunct Garmin.

Given all the delays and disappointments with the OEM mounts and the popularity of the phone, it's inevitable that a 3rd party company will create a mount to fill the huge gap. It's just a shame that we have to wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aphexjuggalo:
huh? looks as though it moves the same as all other car mounts ever made, swivle and pivoting joint.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Veh...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1327264082&sr=1-7
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krohnjw:
The pogo pins were on the Nexus One (and the official Desktop Dock and Car Dock) as well as the MyTouch 4G. Although the MT4G never got an accessories to use them if I recall correctly. This isn't a new implementation in the smartphone world either, it's just not widely implemented.

However I do agree that expecting third party accessories at launch that integrate using the pogo pins is really unrealistic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rookie_One:
Guess the fommy dock might be the real thing, they just pushed back the shipping date to jan. 30

Envoyé depuis mon Galaxy Nexus avec Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CurtD45:
Found site for US purchase

Found this site but like all no one can verify if it fits the Verizon version or the actual release date. It does have 3-pin functionality.

expansys-usa dot com

Won't let me post outside links yet. NOOB!!! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grinchyyy:
I'm going to take the plunge. With a price of $59 it can't possibly be the cheap plastic Verizon version, and of course the picture they have with pogo's and all. If it doesn't fit the CDMA phone I will just mod it.

Want this bad! :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CurtD45:
Yeah I already pre-ordered it. I'll mod it too if I have to. Can't see it not fitting. The LTE radio doesn't make it that much bigger.

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Just got word that it should arrive in early to mid Feb. Still not confirmed. This is the GN release all over again!!!! lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] aphexjuggalo:
haha, so same picture and discription as fommey and the other site but because their $10 more expensive you're willing to trust them...?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bongd:
Jeeze... no official car dock yet? I really want to use the GPS and also wouldn't mind trying the time lapse feature in my car.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] grinchyyy:
Not at all, just wanted on the list in case this is legitimate. They don't charge your card until it ships. We all should have good information about this dock by Feb 15 so if it's B.S. then I shall cancel.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dreadmador:
Of course, the Expansys one actually lists the correct manufacturer part number for the dock that has the 3 pins, whereas the Fommy one does not. In fact, Fommy's part number points to this item on Samsung's website. The gallery isn't as clear as I'd like (no clear picture of the left side of the base), but it appears to me that there are indeed no pins. Further, I think the reviews of that item on Samsung's website make it clear that it's not the correct model. If you need even more evidence, the same part number on Newegg also does not have the pogo pins. Sorry, Fommy buyers.

Make sure if you're trying to buy the 3 pin version that whatever site you buy it from lists the correct part number: ECS-K1F2BEG. The Expansys site is the only legit looking US one I've seen thus far. My order has been placed.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oxfat:
Pre-Ordered Car Dock

FWIW, the expansys dock looks to be the right one. I'm going with what grinchyyy said. The car dock is the one thing I really want. I've got the case with the kickstand, so at night I just set it on its side and have tasker set the alarm clock (Night Clock in the app store). So I am not too concerned with a home dock. But... I really, really want a car dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bravo890:
Looks like Fommy pushed back the ship date on the product page again. It's now 2/2.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Phssthpok:
So, when this mythical beast appears, is it likely to handle the expanded capacity battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Parafly:
Doesn't sound that promising from Expansys. Also, pushed back?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
Pretty much expecting this to be vaporware at this point, if it does come out I'll be thrillingly surprised. Samsung is notorious for releasing products that aren't fully polished or with promises of features that will be available through firmware updates or accessories that never end up going to market. Combined with Google's similar notoriety in beta releases, lack of consumer communication prowess, and half-hearted marketing efforts (see Nexus One) I don't see them twisting Samsung's arm. Hope they prove the pessimist in me wrong.

Probably going to attempt to mod the Verizon dock, if successful will post instructions. Even if it doesn't fit my GSM version right my wife could still use it for her lte version.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veli69:
Ive seen this before, I also think its vaporware. Our only hope is the sprint version.. Though if samsung announces something ridiculous at the super bowl this phone may go back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MitchRapp:
not sure if this was posted in the last 20 pages or so

but that dock is terrible. Samsung/Verizon whoever came up with it. wow.

1) You can't connect any car chargers to it (the car chargers have a thicker plastic block near the usb tip... can't fit in the plastic mold of this stupid car dock)

2) Can't put the car dock anywhere but the window, since smacking it on your dash makes it unusable (the phone will point towards the ceiling of the car at all times ... can't bring it down)

3) Clingo "Sticky" car dock ... works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veli69:
Hmm I can charge with the crappy verizon one. And mine is very stable not sure if we are talking about the samething? Mine is also adjustable..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gaetawoo:
you definitely don't know what you are talking about... go to a verizon store and ask to play with the mount. it works fine in all ways. the one with the pogos is the same, just with pogos.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
Just pogo pins.. 2 for charging and 1 to designate that the phone is connected to a car dock (vs a desk dock) to put it in car mode and signal the Bluetooth id of the bt module in the dock which bridges the audio to a 3.5mm audio jack right next to the microUSB jack on the base of the dock. Coming from someone who lived by the nexus one car dock this mystical dock should be even better.

My point is, it's more than simply pogo pins, although they set things in motion, that make it so desirable.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peadarog:
As expected, I got a note from amazon.co.uk telling me that the dock would be delayed yet again. This time, the date I got was for 24th February :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Aarrgggghhh :-(((
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Accord281:
You completely missed what he was referring to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
While in the process of modding a Verizon dock to use the contacts I wanted to test the electrical connection before I began hacking up the plastic. I manually placed my spring pins against the outer contacts (pin closest to power button as ground) and nothing happened. I looked over my soldering work on the usb-spring pin connections and everything looked fine. Was banging my head against the wall. Then I tried it on my wife's vzw phone and it worked.

I don't have a working multimeter at the moment but if anyone here with a GSM nexus does any chance you could test the voltage across the two outer pins?

I guess the silver lining is my wife could use the dock but that sucks for me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djras111:
There should be no voltage visible out of the phone on the external contacts. They are internally diode protected so you do no short out the phone when you drop it in your pocket with coins and keys. The outer pins take 5VDC voltage in and will use about 1amp. I haven't been able to tell what the middle pin values would be for different docks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] gaetawoo:
i want one too, but if that is really 60 bucks... ouch...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
Just a quick update to my previous post. I nuked my phone and reinstalled stock 4.0.2 and retried my spring pins on the contacts and it worked. I re-rooted and installed AOKP and tried them and again it worked. Must have been something somewhere in my previous rom/kernel/bootloader/radio setup that disabled the charging contacts.

In the next few days I'm going to work on getting the spring pins installed into a VZW car dock. The one step I'm picturing being difficult is making holes for the pins in the right place on the dock. Ideally I'd like to drill individual holes with a small drill-bit, pushing the pins through the tight fitting holes, then using a small amount of epoxy resin to secure them. The contacts are such a small target to hit and I can't think of a real good strategy to place the holes correctly. Any suggestions on that? Also, all exposed conductors are covered with heat shrink except for the spring contacts, any idea if I'll run into an issue having the epoxy resin insulate/cover the very small part of the spring pins that would still be exposed on the outside of the dock?

I was originally hoping to be able to mount the pins in a small bit of PCB or something and then be able to make a larger opening and position the "block" of pins as a single unit but unfortunately the target contacts on the phone (3mm pitch) are not spaced at a typical pitch for some sort of through-hole or SMT component that could hold them as a single unit. I tried putting them in an insulated connector block with a 2.54mm pitch and it just barely misses being able to touch both outer pins.

I must say, given the tight tolerances needed to make contact (<1mm off in one dimension and I missed), I'm a little less confident that both the LTE & GSM models will work in the same dock but it's obviously too early to say since we can't even test it.

I really wish I still had one of my N1 desk docks or the car dock just to take apart and test whether they can signal to the SGN the type of dock and bluetooth ID on the middle pin. Sounds like a long shot given different OEMS (Samsung vs HTC) but if the foundation for all this was designed by google it's quite possible they could be able to initiate the docking mode. In the end, NFC can easily resolve that issue so it's not that big of a deal.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gasaraki-:
Fommy Shipped my dock today!!!

I will report back if it works. I have the LTE version of the Galaxy and the extended battery.

Wish me luck!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jakelauer:
Same here, I'll report back if nobody has by the time I get it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bravo890:
To me this is not very encouraging. I don't think the three-pin dock is out in Europe yet, and there it is the OFFICIAL vehicle dock. I guess we'll see. Keep us updated...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SaulBack:
Fommy mount does not have 3 pin connector

Look at the fine print on the Fommy Samsung Mount Page

Fommy finally admits that they don't have the 3-pin connector mount.

I've read that page many times and that fine print wasn't there until recently.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] hyatari:
if this turns out to be the lame ass Verizon dock this will be the first and last time I ever order a damn thing from fommy.com. is it really worth losing business over flip flopping on accurate info on a car dock? Looks to me like the sent the docks out then add that information at the BOTTOM of the page. Just no excuse.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SaulBack:
Agreed. Compare this to Expansys who say in bold

If it does turn out to work with the Verizon GNex, Expansys will have my business.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djras111:
Fommy will be getting a lot of these boomerangs back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bravo890:
...and they will try to charge everyone a restocking fee for the "privilege" of returning it too. If someone has a screenshot of the old product description they should post it here in case Fommy tries to pull this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nomisunrider:
Cache from Jan. 29.

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...age.php?skuno=93056+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

Save it before it is gone...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] veli69:
Well that part number is the verizon one it appears.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gasaraki-:
WTF. Why are they delayed then? Verizon had boat loads of them. This is so stupid waste my time and money.

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I will never order anything from them ever again also. :mad:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lattosimbaste:
Sounds crooked. I ordered the dock January 23rd after an online chat with one of their reps to confirm pogo pins and audio. Have sent an email this evening to cancel after being invoiced and a copy of the earlier transcript. I suspect I'll be contacting Amex to dispute charges but if there are enough folks raising a stink maybe these jerks will come clean.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xxprodigyxx11:
This whole thing is making me mad. Why is it so hard to release a frikken dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rookie_One:
I guess its a good thing I canceled my order over my frustation
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lattosimbaste:
Just concluded a chat with a fommy CSR. The representative seemed to be aware of the situation and indicated there would be no restocking or handling charges and that RMAs for cancelled orders would be prepaid for return shipping. I'll update when I receive and return my order next week.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndrewM56:
Basically same thing was said to me today, but think they grabbed it before it left the warehouse so the person said Ill be getting a FULL refund.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Javillanueva67:
Root for the Nexus?

do you know if it's already available? If so do you have link? Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DizzC:
I don't understand why they never have these things ready for the release date of the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pureazian626:
Sorry but i think expansys finally confirmed it

Espansys-USA: WARNING: Product NOT compatible with VERIZON edition ’Galaxy NEXUS i515. for both desktop dock and car dock (check at 2/4 - 4:41am pst). My waiting game continues on

GSM Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CyberPunk7t9:
Edit: After navigating through the thread, I removed my question about availability of the 3pin car dock, but left my opinion below. :) thanks.

It's not the best design I think. Large arm, Glossy plastic can reflect on the windshield, needs both AUX and charger cables connected to the dock (My Motorola Atrix's dock needs one cable which splits near the lighter charger for AUX connectivity. But.. at least it can charge with the 3 pins connector in the holder (I have an i9250 model). That feature alone can me make accept the other cons.

Thank you
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kkierii:
This one is the same as VZW's
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] FastEddie87:
Got It

Well I got it the same thing as Verizon has but the cut out seem a little bigger, I can plug all in. Work Great just was hopping not to keep plugging & unpluging. I have been using the Car Home Ultra. And os ok Can someone out there make an APK that would put it in the true dock mode Please :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cg006:
cant wait longer...

Loving my gps on my GN.... i need to find a mount asap..... i really wanted that official one.. :(

If its true it will not support the LTE GN..... i haz a major sad..

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=i+ha...&w=400&h=311&ei=-zkvT7SvGoLb0QGDrrjOCg&zoom=1
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] volsey:
So nobodies gotten this yet? The only place i could find it in Canada is bell, and they couldnt tell me a damn thing about it at all other than price ($85!!!). This was honestly a pretty big reason for purchasing the phone as its annoying having to plug the phone in and out so much in the winter cold.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jullejul:
Bought this http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220935581054

some days ago. Will post pictures when it arrives ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spartanhooah:
Has anyone else asked Expansys why the dock they have listed is incompatible with the LTE version? I just sent them an email yesterday, but it'd be nice if someone already thought to ask that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] peadarog:
Having changed the dispatch date twice now -- the 24th of February is the latest -- I'm going to give samsung one more chance. If they fail me again, I'll duplicate the functionality of the three-pin mount by combining an ordinary car mount I already have, plus the Belkin CarAudio Connect AUX with BlueTooth. Check it out, there's a video at the link. Looks pretty decent.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
I might be willing to make USB cables or car adapters with unremovable cables that terminate with two pogo pins for charging. Then all you would need to do is drill the Verizon mount where the contacts are, push the pogo pins through, and glue them in place. Not sure if there would be much interest in that though. Will wait to see if the current ship date slips again.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dB Zac:
You still would have to plug the cable in then St the phone on the holder. That holder isn't a good one for the car since the phone does not clip in in any way. Its just resting on it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lager911:
I recieved the Fommy mount today and it is infact the Verizon one. I got on Chat with rep and they told me that:

LA:

My Galaxy Nexus mount arrived and is not as described on the website or by email clarification with the help desk.

Call accepted by operator Agent 1. Currently in room: LA, Agent 1.

Agent 1:

Hello L

LAr:

hello

Agent 1:

Can I have your order#/

LA:

fomXXXXX

LA:

Previous Help Desk response

other information: Hello, yes the mount which you ordered has the 3-pin connector and is as advertised in the description. We have yet to receive an updated part number from Samsung for this item which is the reason for the discrepancy. Thank you for shopping with us

Ticket Details

===================

Ticket ID: AUN-XXXXX

Department: Fommy.com HelpDesk

Priority: Low

Status: Open

Agent 1:

3 pin connector comes with European version mount

Agent 1:

it doesn't come with US version

Agent 1:

we mentioned the same detail on web which we got from manufaturer

LA:

the mount I was sent still does not match either the description on the website or the description in the help desk response

LA: That is not on the screen shot of the website from when I made the purchase.

Agent 1:

we have changed the description of mount on web

Agent 1:

if you want we can issue an rma for you

LA:

Good but that dosn't help me with the mount I have...

LA:

ok but I'm not paying a restocking fee or shipping

Agent 1:

no you won't be paying for this, but make sure packaging should be good condition

LA:

I haven't even taken off the plastic...will resend in box you sent it to me in

Agent 1:

ok

Agent 1:

We will send you return form and return label to you later on today

LA:

ok

Agent 1:

is there anything else may I assist you with?

LA:

nope thank you...awaiting the return information

So don't hold your breath for fommy mount!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgwaste:
lol. told ya like 6 million times..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lager911:
Yeah I had already ordered it and was hoping for that 1% chance that they might come through
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] James Bell:
I hacked pins onto a dock for my myTouch 4g and wound up with so-so results (would connect like 80% of the time) because of exactly that. Take your time and figure out a way to drill the holes for the pins perfectly. Maybe a tiny bit of something (putty? ink?) on each pad can be transferred to the exact spot on the dock when you slide the phone in?

Post your results in a new thread.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gasaraki-:
Are you sure they have it in Canada at Bell store? I can go and get one if it's the case. I can test it. :confused:

I NEED a car dock that charges the phone and has a 3.5mm jack so I don't have to plug anything in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I hope nothing but the worst for the ****er that manipulated the rating of the car dock on the Verizon website.

Check it out HERE.

For my area it shows an over all rating of 5 stars, 2 for ease of use, 1.5 for design, and 5 stars for features! WTF? I sorted the reviews by ratings high to low and there is one 5 star, one 3 star, four 2 star, and sixty four 1 star reviews!

I am insulted. To think that they would change the rating just to spite their paying customers is a ridiculous.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xxprodigyxx11:
Lmao. Probably an employee.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sacksyboy:
+1

I really would like to get one of these and I have reached the point where $85 sounds reasonable (slapping myself as I type this). Can anyone verify the 3-pin version is in fact available?...from anywhere?...and not on backorder?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
NO ONE has gotten their hands on one. In my opinion, that means that it is not yet available. Until someone actually receives one, it is all bull from CSRs and sales reps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sacksyboy:
Thanks.

I guess I will just keep monitoring this thread for updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] CyberPunk7t9:
let's drool over this until it's actually available to us...

[youtube]2w7TgFmP74I[/youtube]
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ciscoheat9:
Hopefully Good News Tomorrow

I'm on a business trip in Buffalo...and tomorrow I'll have a little time to explore Canada. I'm on a mission with at least 3 Bell Stores mapped out. My goal, to find one of these elusive European car mounts and to see if it works. If it does, I'll at least be coming back with one! I'll keep you guys posted, hopefully I can finally shed some light on this situation.

SB
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Accord281:
The five star reviewer was pretty funny! He was clearly being sarcastic.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Good luck with that. I called four stores here in Montreal, including the flagship store, and none of them have it. Moreover, none of them know when they will get it...