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[Nexus 7 Accessories] downwiththebanksters:
Simply, I like docks that work. Your treatise on USB is great, thanks. My Palm touchstone works flawlessly every time, so there are docking solutions that work.

Myself and others seem to be having problems with charging, and audio output through versions of this dock. Charging is so hit and miss I'm getting frustrated. If mine is defective, I'm looking for evidence of defects that I can take to Asus and get a new one. If the xxxx20 is buggy, but the xxxx30 is not, I'll simply ask them to, as all good consumers should, make sure to replace mine with a non-defective xxxx30. It seems that manufacturers think it's OK to have end users be their beta testers these days.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] downwiththebanksters:
I went to the Asus depot here in Taiwan, they gave me a new xxxx20. It seems to work OK, at least for the last 45 minutes. I'll update this thread if it starts acting up.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bazzer2:
So I got one - and it's pretty much a letdown.

I wanted to plug headphones in the back, but when you do that you get about half volume and the controls don't work. Whoever in their right mind decided that was the best thing to do at Android needs to come and sit with me for a while. What a STUPID idea.

So now I either put the headphones in the bottom (or side) when docked, completely defeating the object of a £30 official accessory, or live with half volume.

I'd really, really like the audio volume control back - are there any workarounds anyone is aware of please?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] E15i:
The connector on the back of the dock, used for line out, to use with amplified speakers, or other audio equipment, like an audio receiver, etc.. so that's why no volume control there, is the same for Galaxy Nexus dock, I remember there was some settings for dock..try to disable audio from dock there, and use the audio connector from the nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] evilspoons:
I just picked up one of these and it doesn't sit flat on the table. There's a bump in the rubber on the front right, just below the "nexus".

Thoughts? Is this common or did I just get a bad one?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Angus66:
I have two docks and neither has the bump you describe. I'd exchange it or a new one...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] evilspoons:
I just exchanged it for a new one and the bump is gone - almost. There is a very, very slight lift in the rubber in exactly the same spot, but this one is small enough that it sits perfectly flat. I wouldn't have noticed this one if it weren't for the previous defective one. Happy now.

For what it's worth, I live in Canada, they both came from Staples, and they both have the xx30 model number.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bsoplinger:
I'd guess that with the extremely hot and humid weather we've had that there's a combination of the glue used to attach the rubber bit weakening or getting goopey and the packaging binding or constricting just right to cause the rubber bit to bunch up in the middle.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Accessories] gorillaz1:
I know a stupid question that has probably been answered, but do any case's similar to the seido active case work with this dock?

I have a pair of Nexus coming for my kids, and I need to protect them, but I'd like them to be able to dock them.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Angus66:
I don't think there is any case that would work with this dock - it's meant to have a "naked" N7 placed into it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] gorillaz1:
Ok figured as much thank you, had to check.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] bsoplinger:
There is a class of covers that work all with the same design. It has a single piece front which folds back, designed to be used in landscape orientation and has a back with a hinge about halfway allowing the case to fold into a stand. The case is held on with 6 clips on the back of the case, top, bottom and middle on each side. If you slip off the bottom clips and start to fold it into the stand shape it leaves the bottom of the Nexus bare allowing it to be docked. There are a few threads on the case, try looking for Moko slim and there is a picture of the Nexus docked while in this style case in either one of the case threads or one of the dock threads, all of which are in the accessories subforum here.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Accessories] limpet:
90-XB3XOKDS00030 now available for $23.74 at:

http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-The-Official-Nexus-Dock/dp/B009UQZPA0

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834989354
[Nexus 7 Accessories] luitro:
Hi, I have the official charger (dock) and my nexus 7 is on, always.

Is it good? can the battery break?

Enviado desde mi Nexus 7 mediante Tapatalk
[Nexus 7 Accessories] warface:
You mean that when your N7 is docked, the screen is always on?

Have you tried turning the screen off with the power button??:silly:

I use mine as a deskclock at night, so it's displaying for at least 6 hours every night. I haven't seen any battery problems with mine.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] schism70:
Newegg has the N7 dock for $17.99. Free shipping also if you don't mind waiting a few more days than normal. Just ordered one for my bedside table.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] khaytsus:
Dammit, seriously? I just ordered one a few days ago for 23. Oh well, nice not having to plug it in now. Drop it in the dock and Tasker fires up my night music without me having to do anything :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] khaytsus:
Pretty sure this isn't anything new, but it's annoying that I find sometimes the dock isn't making 100% contact with the POGO pins and I have audio in only one speaker. I rock the N7 forward and then back a little and it's fine. And sometimes when I'm using the tablet in the dock I hear the speakers pop a little.

Oh well. It's still better than plugging in both connectors every night!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] meehow81:
Hello, I've just bought a refurbished N7 and then I decided to register on the Asus webpage and got a forty-dollar refund for the accessories. I ordered the original cover and the dock. I paid like twelve dollars for them, shipping from the Netherlands to Poland included. My question is: is keeping the fully charged device on the dock going to destroy the battery? I have been always adviced we should not charge a telephone when the battery's full. What do you think?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Mach3.2:
The battery will shut off the charging circuit once it's full, leaving it plugged in/on the dock won't do anything other than maintaining the charge.

Beamed from my Maguro
[Nexus 7 Accessories] meehow81:
Thanks, mate. I was just a bit suspicious..
[Nexus 7 Accessories] adriantc_ro:
Was this a one time deal or is it a general thing? Because I would be interested in such refund for accessories...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] meehow81:
I wilk paste the email i got from Asus. Its in Polish and i hope Google translate will do. I'm too tired to translate it myself, forgive me..

Dziękujemy za rejestrację w ASUS-ie!

Serdeczne podziękowania!

Otrzymaj teraz kupon zakupowy o wartości*120PLN!*Wystarczą dwie czynności :1.Wyślij dowód zakupu na adresshop_redeempl@asus.com2.Kupon o wartości*120PLNotrzymasz po potwierdzeniu zgłoszenia.￼￼* Okres obowiązywania promocji : od 6 listopada 2013 do 31 stycznia 2014￼Warunki oferty:

1.Nexus 7 (2012), seria ASUS VivoTabSmart (ME400C/ME400CL) i ASUS VivoTabRT (TF600T/TF600TG) zakupione między 1 października 2013 a 31 stycznia 2014 w Polsce.2.Nexus 7 (2012), seria ASUS VivoTabSmart (ME400C/ME400CL) i ASUS VivoTabRT (TF600T/TF600TG) zakupione u sprzedawców ASUS-a i w sklepach internetowych w Polsce.3.Dokonanie rejestracji w witrynie członkowskiej Klubu ASUS*https://vip.asus.com/login.aspx4.Dostarczenie dowodu zakupu.Zasady i postanowienia:

1.Program kuponu zniżkowego do urządzeń Nexus 7 (2012), ASUS VivoTab Smart i ASUS VivoTab RT dostępny jest wyłącznie w następujących krajach: Wielkiej Brytanii, Francji, Niemczech, Holandii, Belgii, Portugalii, Polsce, Czechach i na Węgrzech.2.Kupon ten ważny jest na zakupy internetowe w Sklepie ASUS dokonane w terminie od『2013-11-06』do『2014-02-28』3.W celu otrzymania kuponu nowi członkowie, którzy dokonają rejestracji, muszą w czasie niniejszej promocji wysłać wiadomość email z załączonym dowodem zakupu.4.Rejestracja w ASUS-ie i wzięcie udziału w ofercie kuponowej NIE wymaga złożenia zamówienia.5.Jeśli jednak otrzymasz kupon, nie będzie wypłacony w gotówce, lecz może być użyty jako rabat na zakupy w Sklepie ASUS.6.Niniejszym wyrażasz zgodę na to, że ASUS Technology Pte. Ltd. rezerwuje sobie prawo do zmiany wg własnego uznania zasad użycia tego kuponu bądź anulowania go w dowolnej chwili i bez uprzedzenia.Otrzymałeś tę wiadomość, ponieważ zarejestrowałeś się na naszej stronie.

Rezygnacja. Procedura może potrwać od 7 do 10 dni. Prosimy nie odpisywać na niniejszą wiadomość.

Jeśli chcesz skontaktować się z obsługą ASUS Shop, kliknij*tutaj.*Polityka prywatności.

©ASUSTeK Computer Inc. Wszelkie prawa zastrzeżone.

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So, the general idea is that you have to buy N7 in a polish online shop and register on Asus website. It's valid till the end of January. It is for people from GB, France, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Czech republic and Hungary.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Ruche:
Guess I'll just have to be patient, getting damn sick plugging in the USB though!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
Possibly. Hopefully the roll out will begin soon, the wait is horrible.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] blackt5:
I can't wait for this thing to finally come out.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crzycrkr:
Hopefully it actually does.

Sent from my LTEVO
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ynrozturk:
The official one looks nice. For now I just have a clear plastic stand for it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Wilks3y:
+1

If its anything like last time round, they'll push it under the carpet, untill someone else makes one or everyone moves to another device.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crzycrkr:
With these reports of a Nexus call center, we can just keep calling to complain and maybe they'll take the hint, lol

Sent from my LTEVO
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Crazy Goat:
Speed dial! They'll know me by name. :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
its not so easy - you can burn something if connected wrong + the problem to create a connector is big

just cut a piece of the connector pvc
[Nexus 7 Accessories] SLUSHIE:
I really hope they release a dock. I don't have a Nexus 7, but I would think having a dock would be a nice thing to have on my desk. I could then have a nice little screen dedicated to my messages and emails.

A nice way to mount it in the car would be a huge plus also.

I would think if a dock is coming it would roll out with the next round of devices like the 32GB model. If it doesn't get announced right away it would be interesting to see if the never models even have the connectors on it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
Very good point. If they do have an official announcement either by press release or some other way, if they don't mention the accessories we can probably stop asking :|
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
I really don't get why there aren't official accessories on sale already, which will make both Google and Asus money.

In the UK, the Nexus 7 is currently the best selling tablet at the Carphone Warehouse - beating everything else, including the iPad. And now there's the 32GB model coming in time for Christmas

That must mean Google has sold a fair few and is going to continue to do so, so what possible reason could there be - besides the design not working, the build quality being sub-standard or they melt the tablet or something worse - for not getting this on sale?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crzycrkr:
It may be on Asus. Same thing happened with the OG Transformer accessories.

Sent from my LTEVO
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Carphone Warehouse announced the Nexus 7 as being the best selling Android tablet at the moment - they haven't commented on how this compares to iPad sales.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo...Nexus-7-best-selling-Android-tablet-ever.html

http://www.itproportal.com/2012/10/...st-selling-android-tablet-carphone-warehouse/
[Nexus 7 Accessories] evilmrt:
Not sure how Google thinks they can even begin to take on the iSheep with such a poor accessory rollout. I love my Nexus 7, but this is just sad.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
Yes, you are right - I misread a story and thought it was all tablets. In fact, it's Android tablets. I am really sorry!

The full release is as follows (I actually had it in my inbox)

So while that means the iPad is likely beating the Nexus 7, I am still confident that it is selling in sufficiently large numbers to warrant at least a couple of accessories. There's not even an official case yet is there? Pretty shocking (and totally dumb as I bet most people buying an iPad will buy a smart cover - giving Apple and the retailer a nice bit of extra profit).
[Nexus 7 Accessories] DannyDrama:
There is an official case, I was going to get one but CPW had one with a stand for the same price so I got that instead.

I should have researched availability of accessories before I bought my N7 because I'm gutted, there is almost nothing.:(
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jandkw99:
Why are accessories that core to your requirements that you are 'gutted'?

I admit I've been holding out for the landscape dock and the official case (although I bought a $10 neoprene one which is doing a great job), but I'm hardly having a crisis about it. Having said that it is frustrating that Google/Asus haven't release them after the teaser a couple of months ago. I saw a posting saying that maybe they were waiting for the 4.1.2 release for the landscape home screen.... well I have 4.1.2, so where is the dock?? With this kind of thing perhaps some transparency would be good. I'd be interested to know if they are having technical, design or production issues. The silence says to me 'We are having serious issues but we aren't going to tell anyone because then they will buy an alternative'

Of course if there is a well made after-market LANDSCAPE dock out there then I'll be happy to look at it!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
Well, there are tons of stands. Stands are thrown at you for 1 cent on ebay. But docks? Nope. Some portrait docks where you have to force the tablet onto the plug exist, but who wants it?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] demkantor:
Google waited on the case, I bought two aftermarket ones, now I'm not going to by Google's. I also bought a dock (yes the cheap one that is in portrait) and its surprisingly suitable for my needs. Granted if google/asus makes a nice landscape dock utalizing the pogo pins I may still buy it, being they are waiting so long I may just realize I don't need it
[Nexus 7 Accessories] UHF3:
Frankly, it's really annoying me that ASUS has not released their dock yet. Sure, there are other many docks and stand available. But, I want to be able to make use of the POGO pins and just drop mt N& onto the dock and not have to fiddle around with connecting it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] irishrally:
What do you want for the Christmas?

The N7 dock.

But you don't own an N7.

I know, but I think a dock would be a nice thing to have on my desk.

:p
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
I asked the UK PR team for Asus about the dock and if it's still coming and got;

(Yes, that was all they said besides the hello/regards stuff..)

I am at an event tonight for their new Windows 8 RT device so will ask again, but it doesn't sound promising that this dock is going to be with us anytime soon - or even at all.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] R3SiEViL:
It's really doubtful it'll ever come out.. Gave up on it when today came and past with no announcement of accessories. I know they cancelled the event for today, but no info what so ever on the dock since the leaked photos.. not looking like they will come out. Maybe some other company will make and sell them. Hopefully. I want my pogo dock!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nirix:
I'm really hoping some kind of official Asus Dock comes out.

Asus just announced that the are offering 30€ to 16Gb Nexus 7 owners who bought their device before Google announced the 32Gb version for the same price as the 16Gb. I am part of those buyers and really hope I can get a dock. Though the 30€ can only be used until the 31/12 and I really doubt anything will be released by then :rolleyes:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] demkantor:
Wait asus or google gives that credit? I'm one of those too!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kpjimmy:
More info here

http://www.slashgear.com/asus-givin...-bought-a-nexus-7-before-price-drop-09256361/

Only Euro customers that bought the N7 through the Play Store....fail :P Eh whatever...I'm still happy with my 16gb purchase. Price you pay for being an early adopter.

FOR USA peeps...not really good news, but something nonetheless

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/1...ought-a-nexus-7-recently-in-the-us-or-europe/
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ontoptherock:
I was really hoping for this dock to come out but after this much time passing since the leaked photo i feel it is never going to happen
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
I'm now thinking of going for one of the Philips android docks. At least I'll be able to use it with my phone as well as the N7:

http://www.sogi.com.tw/newforum/article_list.aspx?Topic_ID=6191324

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=P...923de1822e0060&bpcl=38093640&biw=1600&bih=799
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheDoctor1971:
When did Philips start branding their employees? Personally I'd be worried about the USB port breaking on these docks. Even with the support they don't look to secure.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] anfozy:
ive got this dock, im not sure why but it doesnt charge my nexus 7, it charges all my other android devices gs3, note2, one x - just not my nexus 7, although it does come with a wide dock adapter for tablets so all in all works well just not my nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheDoctor1971:
Maybe it only works if it has a tattooed Chinese girl holding it up.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] naturefreak85:
Because it isn't outputting enough power. That's the problem these days, companies don't give them the right power output for USB. Chances are it's a 1A output whereas the N7 needs at least a 2A to properly charge. It may still trickle charge when plugged in, but streaming will just drain more power than the charge is giving it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] diehardbattery:
Maybe we'll hear something later on today when the Nexus 4 and 10 officially launch. I can't see them having 2 tablets with hardly any accessories... especially if the Nexus 10 has pogo pins too.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
By all accounts Google has screwed up the Nexus 4 launch too, so they didn't learn anything from the Nexus 7.

Thus, I am not sure they'll be rushing to produce any accessories.

Now, I'm not saying people would choose a phone because of the accessories, but it must be a factor. You buy an iPhone and you know there are LOADS of accessories and gadgets to go with it.

Is it really too much to ask for there to be some basic accessories for any new phone? A case for the Nexus 7 - is that all there'll ever be? Seems like it.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
How has Google screwed up the N4 launch? All I see are people freaking that it sold out...

Accessories have been a problem since the first Nexus. Part of it is the fact that Google is still in its infancy in the hardware game, where Apple has had 20+ years to mess up and fix mistakes. But it has reached the point where that isn't an excuse anymore. I understand their desire to rush the product to market, but that can't come at the cost of accessory support for months.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] neovdr:
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/13/ne...rips-supply-but-just-how-small-is-the-supply/
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
Unless Google is trying to be clever and do an Apple by withholding stock, I'd say they screwed things up. I doubt THAT many people were trying to buy one this morning (let's face it, most people wouldn't even know what the phone is - let alone know what time it went on sale) so they must have had nowhere near enough stock.

Or they had loads of stock and there really were that many. I doubt that.

I'd actually imagine they're drip feeding them, to stop the fiasco when they couldn't ship the Nexus 7s on time - so those people who pre-ordered got theirs after people who could order later, or just went into a local shop.

This time around, they're undercutting the retailers such that in some countries, retailers (including The Fone House) are refusing to sell them, and in the UK the £279 16GB model is selling for £399 on prepay (locked to O2!).

Why couldn't I pre-order in advance like the Nexus 7? And why can't I still reserve one now, even though it's out of stock to be the first to get one when they come back in? Why am I now expected to wait for an email and then rush to the computer? What if it that email comes through at 4am? We know the factoring company was working 24/7 so it's quite possible that new stock will show on the system at a ridiculous hour, depending on how they process things.

Is it an excuse that Google isn't geared up for hardware? We said this with the original Nexus One years ago, then expected they'd learn from the Nexus 7 given how popular it became. Now, they've annoyed people yet again. This time around, we also know they're likely to do a 32GB model in due course - and so that's going to be nagging away in your mind when you try and order the 16GB model knowing that the available space isn't going to be enough - but you'll try and cope anyway because the phone looks so awesome.

(BTW, I'm not ranting at you but just airing my opinion to everyone - and no doubt I should have said most of that in any Nexus 4 thread/forum on here where people are no doubt moaning!)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
I dont think its google specific
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
You make some great points. I'm of the opinion that Google has nothing to gain by stopping/slowing people from buying the product, so all these issues are just the result of them sucking that bad.

And now that this has happened multiple times, somebody needs to be fired. Then go and steal someone from Amazon or Apple and fix this, it is THAT embarrassing for Google.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jamadio:
So... About that official Nexus 7 dock...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] johku12:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1800099 from that thread you can propably find out the pin layout etc for the pogo connector as after 4.2 update someone got the device charcing and offering to circulate sound trough that connector.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jonmorris:
Sorry for another (partially) off topic message, but this is partially relevant in that it shows Google's lack of thinking...

I knew someone who ordered a Nexus 4 at launch and actually managed to pay, before they all went off sale with no clue as to when new stock will arrive. He's just had an email to say it's now out of stock and he'll have to wait three weeks.

This was from the first batch released! How can that be? Twitter is full of people in the same situation too!

I say this is relevant, because it shows that Google - as a supplier of hardware, from devices to accessories, are totally indept. It's brought back the memories of my Nexus 7 ordering fiasco, where I thought they'd have gone away and learned from the mess.

There isn't a dock coming, I'm certain of it. Now we're going to have to hope some enterprising accessory manufacturer figures out the possible sales (and nice profit) from making its own. Given how many devices have been sold, and will be sold now it has the 32 and 32+3G variants, someone will make a killing.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
A dock is coming, it is just months away. Same thing happened with the Galaxy Nexus.

Google needs to buy a small web retailer to run their hardware distribution. These are two high profile launches in a row they have f-ed up.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Airbag888:
I'm not sure that would solve the issue of being out of stock really.

That said I sooo want a dock, particularly one I could install in my car instead of plugging stuff in.

Those 4 contact points are like gold plated titties just waiting to be played with :(