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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takeagabu:
clove.co.uk

We are contacting you to confirm that after considerable delays the official Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vehicle Dock that you ordered is arriving into stock on 22nd May.

We shall ship your order as soon as the stock arrives.

The Clove Technology Sales Team.

If you have received this email having cancelled your order for the dock, please ignore this.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] merkman:
After my last disaster with Clove, providing my photo id, visa card number, shipping address, and going back and forth for two weeks, only to be told they didn't want my business... I will NEVER order from them again.

Now if we get a REAL company that ships to the US with REAL stock...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jerflash:
I want one...waiting to see if they are really instock and will work with verizon GNex
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
THIS!! I NEED this to work with the Verizon GNex!!!!!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexus15:
So I bit from clove. Will see how it goes because shipping said about a week to the USA. Either it works or I'll have roughly an $80 car mount shaped brick.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
just figured i'd post again in case you guys don't know, if your in the USA, negri electronics has stated on twitter that they'll have the accessories in january.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sergio526:
Sooo, either no one has actually posted a review for the dock on Samsung's site (HIGHLY unlikely) or Samsung is being a douche and removing all the negative reviews. There are currently 0 reviews for the US car dock.

What did they think was going to happen? They make a phone with contacts on it. They show off a bunch of accessories that use said contacts. Then, when the phone finally comes out in the US, they quietly unload a cheap facsimile of what they once showed. Not a true bait and switch (since their product descriptions are accurate), but pretty darn close.

My question is why did they even bother? I get that there are quite a few people who don't care about all the bells and whistles (although based on product reviews for this dock I guess not as many as I thought), but why not offer both? And they can't tell me they didn't have time to make them, I'm sure they knew this thing was going to have contacts at least 9 months ago.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iconoclastnet:
Does anyone have actual technical details (such as actual specs, which pin expects which voltage, etc.) for the pins?

Given that the real (ECS-K1F2BEGSTD) dock doesn't seem to exist yet,

and the Nexus one car dock has the only windshield suction cup I've ever used that was actually worth the plastic it was made from,

and the overpriced plastic thing verizon is selling is useless functionally but has the right general fit for the phone,

and the Nexus one car dock used a possibly similar three-pin scheme,

and presuming some frankenstein skills with a hacksaw, some super-glue and a bit of duct-tape,

I'm sure you can guess where I'm going with this...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] wgbeatty:
+1

Have one of these and it works great on taking care of the noise/whine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mi|enko:
A ground loop isolator will probably fix that hiss.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iamsupreme:
On a completely unrelated note, you have a GORGEOUS girlfriend Neo. Congrats.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thejamhole:
I ended up just writing my own review. If you want to check it out its here. It got a bit long. Pardon the spam. I'm glad its not just me who feels off about it.

Thats pretty shady if no one is saying anything and a bunch of people are buying something they don't need or isnt what they thought. I'm taking mine back tomorrow, with the device. Screen is all scratched up just from going in and out of my pocket. No good. I love it other than that. Signal seems to be getting better though. Or maybe its in my head.

Oh and I couldn't deal with using a tuner anymore. Too much interference in my work truck. I was lucky it has a tape deck too so I went with a 20 dollar tape to headphone out and it sounds perfect. No more hiss. No more bleed through when I drive by someone using the same tuner.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paOol:
so no one in the U.S carries this yet?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Ulukita:
Yeah this blows. They corrected the image and didn't tell anyone that had ordered it. I just sent them a really nice email and cancelled my order. If they ship and charge my account for this item I'm gonna shoot em with an arrow to the knee.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
correct. Negri Electronics and other importers will have them in january.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Neo3D:
what $35 off coupon? :) care to share?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] neok44:
here ya go:

sb35offjkh

don't know if it still works, but it worked a while back.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ellesshoo:
I've seen some documentation for the N1 pins around somewhere so I'm sure a Google search will uncover what you are looking for.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Samcobra:
Any ideas whether the European 3-pin version fits the CDMA GNex with or without the extended battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] paOol:
cool. cool cool cool
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
clove UK seems to be selling it for about 65 usd including shipping but no indication of inventory status
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jagwire:
http://www.clove.co.uk/official-vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-nexus-ecs-k1f2begstd

looks like it says please note: first stock expected mid-january
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
thanks. looks like they recently added that note. i'm really looking forward to this.. can't come soon enough
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jkcheng122:
Dang, clicking on the $ sign on that site shows $78.33 for the dock. I'm guessing to get it in the US will cost quite a bit of shipping as well, in addition to credit card company charging for conversion.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] roachdabug:
It's about 55 pounds sterling including 3-7 day shipping to the US, which translates to about $85.

I'm prepared to drop the cash, but before I place an international order I kind of really need to know if the LTE version fits...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Can you provide a link for clove?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kingtheproducer:
If this is compatible with CDMA then we're good to go! Verizon and Sprint! :D:D But it is pretty annoying that the website didn't include whether it was GSM or CDMA compatible. I feel sorry for the idiots that already ordered it and not knowing which it was. It will not be compatible with both, thats for sure. The thicker CDMA model will not have the 3-pins in the same place as the thinner GSM when docked, soooooooooo.....yeah.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Accord281:
Only Sith deal in absolutes...

but yeah I doubt .5 mm is going to be enough to push the phone out too far to make contact with the pins. I am one of those "idiots" and I am going to make it work, even if a little bit of dremmeling is in order. I have an excellent setup in my car for music and the last piece I need is a dock that holds the phone securely and pumps power and audio through the pogo pins. And this will be the only option.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexus15:
http://www.clove.co.uk/official-vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-nexus-ecs-k1f2begstd

Also worth noting the email I recieved:

I have a dremmel as well, however I dont trust myself to have a steady enough hand and not take an uneven chunk out of it. I might get a fine grain sandpaper if it comes down to that. I also have a bit of conductive tape that i might could use in strips across the contact points on the phone, ensuring wherever the phone touches the pins its still touching. (if that makes sense).

Also can someone explain why case companies leave the pogo pins exposed? Its not like you can dock the phone in docks with a case on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
I guess one could make some kind of statement that people are ready to take out their dremels on a brand new expensive dock in order to have a working pogo pin car dock. I've got one on order and I'm not even sure now that I won't cancel it if finally arrives. It would have been nice to have 3 months ago but for the price I just may not own the phone long enough now to justify it. You've got to wonder just how tight Samsung is wrapped developing a custom product like this that can't be shipped in the same cycle as the actual phone:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Matridom:
We have reversed engineered most of the Pogo pin functions, dock modes and AC are working. I'm sure it won't be long before audio gets decoded.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sacksyboy:
If it comes from the UK they don't care if it is cdma compatible since Europe universally adopted gsm. So it is definitely gsm compatible but totally up in the air if cdma will work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mehrsau:
It's about to arriiiiiive ;-)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takeagabu:
Update from expansys:

Hello,

Yup, we do expect the stock early next week ! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
Expansys usa or uk?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takeagabu:
Both.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Just saw on Expansys USA's site that it will be availble June 5th! However, it clearly states:

WARNING: Product NOT compatible with VERIZON edition ’Galaxy NEXUS i515.

WHY?!?!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
Marked as "IN STOCK" in germany !!!!

..by a reseller who ships from UK -- 78 € -- in stock -- 10-15 days for shippment!

ill wait for my preordered one from amazon itself ( 48,80 € ) . i hope it will be even earlier available :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
Are you sure it didn't say not compatible without dremel :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takeagabu:
What I posted was pasted from the expansys support forums. Maybe the stock coming next week will only go to existing preorders?

I have 3 guesses as to why it says not for the i515:

1) As a precaution. Just in case it turns out not to work perfectly with the i515, they don't want people ordering it and the demanding a refund when it doesn't function correctly. They have posted in their forums that they are not sure whether it'll work and will be checking it's compatibility when they get the stock.

2) Verizon wanted to get have a dock ready when the phone was released so they opted for a piece of plastic. Now they don't want those accessory sales to be cannibalized by the nonverizon dock since they probably get a cut for the sales of their dock.

3) It really doesn't work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patruns:
Because the phones are not the same size and placement of the 3 pins needs to match up. A better question is why are you asking? They are not the exact same phones. People with CDMA phones would be better off harassing Sprint and Verizon about this. All of Europe and 1/2 of North America are on GSM.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
My "WHY??" rant wasn't saying 'why' to them saying it doesnt work. More or less 'why' doesnt Samsung release one that is compatible. Just makes me want to switch to the RAZR MAXX for it's car dock...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] takeagabu:
Earlier in this thread, they were measured and shown to match up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] najaboy:
And it also bears mentioning that it has been confirmed that the GSM desktop dock is, in fact, physically incompatible with the i515. It would be more than reasonable to surmise that the exact same is true for the car dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] garyd9:
Not really... The verizon non-pogo car dock (which looks VERY similar to the GSM one with pogo pins) has been modified by several people to include pogo pin charging. With this modification (which is essentially drilling the holes and shoving the pins in), it has been tested to work fine for both the GSM and Verizon/LTE versions of the phone.

So, if the basic design of the official pogo pin car dock is the same as the non-pogo car dock (which it appears to be), it would be quite reasonable to surmise that the verizon phone would work in the GSM car dock.

Of course, until someone actually tests it, we won't know. It's possible that the one being discussed in this thread has some aspect that would prevent the verizon phone from seating properly. However, I (and others) won't give up hope until it's been tested.

Take care

Gary
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Accord281:
This is only because the desk dock goes over the front of the phone as well. This one does not. I find it more likely that this one will fit both phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Fountainhead931:
Today at Verizon store I verified that my GSM Nexus i9250 fit just fine into the Verizon i515 car dock.

Was a bit tight fit getting the phone into the case. Once in it fit like a glove, albeit a tight one. If I were to get the car dock I'd have to remove a few thousandths of the edge around the dock perimeter just enough to make the phone friction fit lightly, not having to cram it in there. The lip around the inside edge of the phone dock was a little too long in my opinion. Though for 39.99 I told them "no thanks".

I made my own car dock using an old case and an old windshield dock for an earlier device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Monkoo:
It's more the other way around that we're interested in.

Good to know though.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Justdoit2u:
Showing as in stock at Ebuyer.com in the UK! Just £36.62 plus delivery too!

http://www.ebuyer.com/340636-samsun...2begstd?utm_source=google&utm_medium=products
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Clancy_s:
Interesting given that the i515 is slightly thicker than the i9250: presumably the manufacturers advocate a tight fit. It doesn't bold well for those hoping to get an i515 into and i9250 dock...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] iKevin:
Would it work with extended battery?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nhlpreds98:
I made my own car dock using an old case and an old windshield dock for an earlier device.[/QUOTE]

I did the same, 10 minutes with my old Droid X dock and a Dremel and Viola, a nexus car dock. Not perfect, but it will do. Using tasker for dock tasks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] xenokira:
I own the Verizon mount and it's a tight fit with the i515 too. I've actually dropped my phone into the floor of my car several times struggling to insert or remove my phone from that mount. On the bright side, once it's in, it's not falling out on its own.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] scooter217:
Genuine Samsung Galaxy Nexus Vehicle Dock - ECS-K1F2BEGSTD

I was hoping this one would work with the sprint galaxy nexus but they said it wouldn’t. Does anyone know of one like this that would work for the sprint galaxy nexus? See below:

I cant post links. The one i am talking about is the first link in Post #1.

Their Response to my email:

Thank you for your email,

The Samsung galaxy nexus is the 2nd generation nexus and is a different size to the Google nexus, which is the first generation, therefore this would not be compatible.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
Personally I wouldn't bet on a pogo pin dock. I would shop for a universal. :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nexus15:
-Actually its a 3rd gen nexus.

-We are all waiting for pics to prove the Verizon (sprint's is the same phone physically with different radios) will work with the GSM car mount.

-Indications are 99% certain it should, expect a lot of the stores that are going to receive stock have initially said no, just in case it turns out not to work they wont have a ton of returns on their hands.

-I bought a GSM car mount for myself in the USA from clove UK and am waiting for mine to ship out and me to get it. If it does work I will post proof pics.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Ordered mine from expansys USA just now.

...of the people, by the people, for the people...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ianbirtwistle:
Ordered mine from Ebuyer (UK) yesterday, arrived this morning even though i'd only gone for the supersaver delivery option!

I've got the extended battery installed (2000 mAh) and it fits perfectly well. It's a very tight fit at the moment and I've tried with the battery out too but it's more around the edges that's making it a tight squeeze.

Build quality is very nice, plastically but solid and well built. I have a feeling the tight fit is due to a few reasons. Mainly to maintain a good contact with the pins, secondly to hold the phone securely. Lastly the edges that hold the phone in have a 'rubbery' feel. I think after extended use this will probably get worn down and the phone will be easier to insert/remove.

It's also probably a 'knack' of getting used to removing the phone once it's in (you really have to press hard on certain edges to get it back out!).

I've not seen the sprint galaxy nexus but assuming they are the same dimensions in height and length then I can imagine this working pretty easily. The back (battery) of the phone seems to make little difference with the fitting.

A few other things..

Running 4.0.4

Car Dock - this mode activates when the phone is inserted into the dock. It doesn't seem to do very much though apart from allow the home screen to rotate from portrait to landscape.

Bluetooth does not turn on automatically.

Line out seems to work nicely.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] swb:
I just got a real one from smacc.nl via a friend in the Netherlands. I'm okay with paying extra because I need it now (I was using a clingo and it was ripping the back off the phone too often). It works in all ways, it's lovely, I'm happy. I hope Expansys actually does get them soon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
It must also allow the volume control to wake the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NCguy:
Edit: maybe in the car dock that isn't necessarily like it is in the desk dock.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SKYLINESSUCK:
Pre-ordered or ordered? I pre-ordered one and haven't gotten an email saying they are available yet :confused:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] @rbiter:
Ordered.

...of the people, by the people, for the people...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Are you using the LTE Galaxy Nexus or GSM?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jerflash:
He is using the 2000mah battery....thats the extended for the GSM model...

still waiting for someone to do a lte test in the gsm dock
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Oh ok, i see. I just ordered one off of Expansys USA. Says it should be here in 4 days! :eek: I'm hoping it fits. If not, maybe a little "modification" will make it fit. That, or I'll just sell it. Crossing my fingers...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] patruns:
Can I assume in car mode it does not time out the screen while plugged in?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
If it does, just get the app, Stay Awake. I love it!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] E15i:
Post some photos guys :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragonsla:
I am willing to give up the use of my extended batt in order to have a good car dock, this would be awesome!! 3pin idea was beast :) fingers X'd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pine1000:
I would suggest trying CarHome Ultra with the GN car dock. It works great with the Galaxy Nexus and offers a few more features than the Google car home.

Here is a screenshot of the app running on my GN.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Ordered from ebuyer just before 5 on Mon for Thur delivery. Arrived home today Tue and it was there. Stunning service from them, def use again.

Looking forward to trying it tomorrow morning.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] quentin0:
When I get mine, I will post up a video showing how tight a fit the LTE version is on both the car dock and the desktop dock. Hopefully sanding the docks work and I didn't just waste $120, but hang tight and I'll let y'all know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Seems a tight fit with GSM GN. I would be very surprised if the larger models fit, but maybe with some mods.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] chuckdz3:
Link? I am assuming you are talking about the 3pin pogo dock for the GSM model?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sinbad_NI:
Yes absolutely. Sorry don't have link to hand but its in there. It was £36.62 but postage is expensive from them to N.I.

Edit got it....

http://www.ebuyer.com/340636-samsung-galaxy-nexus-vehicle-dock-kit-ecs-k1f2begstd
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] spovat:
too bad they don't ship to the us.. would've been all over this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigf00t:
Thanks for the Heads up dude, ordered mine yesterday and received it today. Looks awesome but very tight getting it in and out of the holder.

I got free delivery too (I'm in the midlands, UK)- not sure why :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Sigismond0:
Rearding all of the comments on the tightness of the GSM dock:

This is exactly the same as the Verizon dock. It holds the phone by gripping the outer edges with a sort of rubber gasket shaped to fit the exact contours of the edge of the phone. It has enough give to let the phone go in and out, but holds it securely. The dock has raised bumps so that all of the phone's buttons can be pressed while docked. It can be a bit tough to get in/out, but that's just a matter of getting used to. Just push it in with a bit of force and it will go in, and push through the back hole on the dock to release the phone.

Regarding size:

Both phones, to the best of my knowledge, are the same dimentions on the face. The difference is in the thickness, and is very subtle. If the GSM version works with an extended battery, it's relatively safe ot say that the CDMA version will work with standard battery. I wouldn't be shocked if it worked with the extended battery as well.

As soon as we get that confirmed for sure, I'll be dumping all of my stupid dollars on this thing...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oman0123:
I'm waiting anxiously to see if the LTE nexus fits in here and everything works. I have a birthday coming up here in a week or so and this would be perrrrrrfect! Fingers are Crossed.

hopefully an update comes soon on whether or not it works.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Monkoo:
THIS!

Does anyone with an LTE Nexus have one on the way, or plan on purchasing one?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisJ:
Got mine delivered today from ebuyer. Very well made IMO. A bit weird seeing the stock launcher in landscape when in Car mode.

Haven't tried the audio out yet, but happy so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HinotoriBR:
Clove also has the dock and they ship it internationally as well, they've shipped mine today:

http://www.clove.co.uk/official-vehicle-dock-samsung-galaxy-nexus-ecs-k1f2begstd

Good to see that we finally have some places to buy this dock. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
GSM or LTE?

We need to specify when people get it in and try it. We have a lot of eager LTE owners waiting on a verdict! I do have an LTE device and have purchased one from eXpansys-usa. They say on the site they should get some in by June 6. Once I get mine, I'll post and let people know.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChrisJ:
Sorry, GSM. I'm in the UK. It is a very right fit though so I wouldn't be too hopeful if the LTE version is much bigger.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oman0123:
Well we know a few people that have LTE have purchased it. Should only be a few more days before we know. I'm just impatient lmao been waiting since launch for this
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B006GJ5S2E/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

Best Price in Germany !!

Salesman located in Wales !!

Ships from UK

55 € inc VAT, inc Shipment

Delivery in 6-9 woring days!

Seems to be the fastest, cheapest way for germans by now.

Ordered mine this morning, will give feedback!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ErismaSS:
well some news from expansys

apparently the LTE (verizon) model fits, still waiting on the pogo pin line up though...

http://www.expansys.com/ft.aspx?k=253316&page=5#listing

While reading the thread, I'm assuming the user eX-EC is an official expansys rep...looks legit.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oman0123:
Looks legit but according to him it's a VERY TIGHT fit Without the extended battery.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Where did you get this date?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] oman0123:
I wanna say the the expansys website but don't hold me to that. I'm driving home right now I will try to dig that up when I get home
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dmbfan13:
Cause I did order the vehicle dock from expansys-usa and it said they would be getting stock on June 6th. Now that is for the GSM vehicle dock that were are all hoping fits the LTE version. According to the expansys rep, it does fit. Is there another vehicle dock on their site that says specifically, for use on LTE Nexus?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Accord281:
There is no LTE version of this dock. The only Samsung car docks that exist for the GNex period are the Verizon pogo-less version and this one.