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[Nexus 7 Accessories] Juvenall:
I've lost faith in ever geting proper accessories for any of my Nexus devices. When I picked up the Galaxy Nexus, I figured it was just Samsung lacking off in the accessory market. Now that the Nexus 7 has been out a few months and still no sign of official docks, mounts, etc, I'm not sure what conclusion I'm supposed to draw here other than Google is someone stalling/preventing these things at some level. I know it sounds sorta tin foil hat-ish, but I'm at a loss here.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] uberNoobZA:
People are waiting for a dock that uses the pogo pins. The two you posted are just generic USB docks.thanks anyway.

Swyped on my Galaxy S3 using xda premium
[Nexus 7 Accessories] rican408:
Agreed. Those docks are wak. I'd rather not have a dock. Where the hell is my Asus dock?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] demkantor:
as nice as the official dock would be, i got a similar dock to the ones posted above, and for the 15$ i paid it was well worth it. sure pogo pins would be great but the dock i got is the next best things, in fact i was thinking about getting another one to have in the house but ill be waiting for the official dock as it isnt 100% necessary
[Nexus 7 Accessories] fonseca898:
I don't see how a pogo dock could be secure enough in a moving vehicle to keep the N7 in place. I'd either get a universal car mount and go USB, or mold a case into the dash and again connect via USB before popping it in place.

The audio quality using the 3.5mm jack is simply awful. I can guarantee your friend's unit will have worlds better sound, especially if he uses a DSP/amp. For everything except audio, however, the N7 would make for a sweet car install. Most any cheap amp would accept your analog audio in and power your speakers. You should check out some of the tablet installs over at mp3car.com's forums.

I'm still using an ancient mini-itx pc for music and nav in my vehicle. Digital (coax) out to a coax-optical converter, to a DSP, to a 4 channel amp that handles my surround and quadrophonic music like nobody's business.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
Obviously the POGO pins are not for securing the device, but for connecting to it. Securing the device is the job of struts or or some sort of click-in-place device.

The only thing the POGO pins do is make it simpler to place the device in the dock. No need to push down to make sure the cable enters the thing. Not to mention you can place it sideways much simpler.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] SynC_187:
Using a pogo dock as a basis for a fabricated mount makes is a simple one step click and go dock. No fiddling with cables and then plugging in. It's a much tidier solution.

Is it as good as a proper digital output, no. Is it good enough for the majority of people, yes. Most aux inputs being used for MP3 players around the world are analog via a 3.5mm jack. Not audiophile quality, but as long as you make sure you have no alternator whine, it is acceptable. Hell it's better than FM radio, and they are still fitting those to cars!

If I could charge and use USB at the same time, I would use an external DAC. Depending on whether we can use USB and pogo at the same time, that may be possible.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
The fact that we STILL have no word on these is crazy. Google really needs to get their accessories in order for Nexus devices.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] evilkern:
Also not true, it also goes into landscape when connected via mhl, including the home screen
[Nexus 7 Accessories] no_cannabis:
Micro USB is fragile enough to f..k it hard every day, or many times a day. There's no reason I would prefer USB dock over the POGO one.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] darkmatthew:
what with official dock?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheAtheistReverend:
I'd have to agree. While it would be nice to have an official dock, they waited too damn long to release it, it won't work with my case, there's no data connection beyond audio, and WAY too expensive.

Way way way too expensive for what it is.

They should apologetically offer them for $10/person for those that have had their tablets since the beginning.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Solutions Etcetera:
Should probably change that to "battery isn't user replaceable philosophy". You can take an iThing to an Apple store and have the battery replaced.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
just replace usb port ... thats one dolar thing

btw the port is 7x7x4mm big ... in many casses thats the thing carrying whole device (n7 have over 0.3kg) ... i dont think they do it on purpose

can someone try if dock is modulating the power/signal from usb/jack to pins? and what is the official pinout on pins?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheAtheistReverend:
And with just a little willingness, a YouTube video, and a couple inexpensive tools, one can replace the battery on almost any device.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
So where exactly is this contract you apparently think Asus has signed with you which says that they have to supply docks cheaply and quickly?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] MMeester:
This has nothing to do with a contract. It's an assumption we make that Asus should be interested in supplying enough docks to satisfy the demand. After all, Asus is a company and has to make profit.

So it should be in their own interest to reroute internal resources in order to sell more of them.

(Please note that this assumption could be terribly wrong.)

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
there is an option that there are another products that will make bigger profit so this have low priority ... or they dont have enough resources to make enough docks
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TheAtheistReverend:
Who said anything about a contract? Or that anyone HAS to do anything? Or wait... are you...

:silly:

just being silly?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] styckx:
As a consumer that contract is our wallet. I'll buy this dock when it's $15 on Amazon after Asus get done milking their impulse buyer market.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ofiaich:
Hi Aleemz!

Posted this morning! Sorry post was expensive but it is heavy!! Sent you a pm with tracking number etc.

Hope it arrives tomorrow morning but guaranteed for Monday!

Ofiaich ;)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
My nexus dock just got despatched from Asus uk :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
Now available through B&H.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
You're the one demanding a 10$ dock with absolutely no reason.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Hi Ofiaich,

Can I just say that I have been overwhelmed, not only by you agreeing to pick up a dock from Japan for me, but also for posting it to me before I had forwarded any payment to you.

Considering we don't know each other, and had not communicated before this thread, you were very trusting, and I appreciate that very much.

You are a true gentleman, and if there is anything I can do for you in return, please don't hesitate to ask!

:)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Bettz:
Guys will my Noreve case fit ok with the dock ?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
You can't tell?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Bettz:
Nope thats why im asking ;)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
Here's a link showing the pin edge ensconced in a Noreve. Does that help? ( See pic 10 )
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Bettz:
Looks like it won't fit with the case on however looks like it would fit if I took the nexus out halfway and dock the pogo half but not sure it's worth the hassle

Sent from my Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] marcrandom:
Just got mine

I'll likely find more detailed thoughts about this dock later, but initial reactions are:

I wish the angle at which it holds the tablet were tilted a bit more; it's closer to vertical than I'd prefer. I guess I can just prop the dock up slightly and change that.

The audio output seems to be analog-only, rather than including an optical digital out the way the similar Galaxy Nexus dock did. This may explain why there are 4 pogo pins instead of 3; this suggests the tablet itself is feeding analog audio out (in which case the dock doesn't need a DAC, which makes its price seem less justified.) I'm sure someone will disassemble the dock and reverse-engineer the pogo pins soon enough.

My dock doesn't seem to like being used with a 1000mA charger (the OEM charger for my old Nexus One.) This caused the tablet to flicker in and out of "charging" state. This same charger seems to work fine plugged directly into the tablet. I suspect/hope that this is just the dock being picky about what kind of charger it uses. In Asus's defense they do say in the instructions not to use it with a charger that's less than 2A.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] vorcers:
I think that no case will fit with the dock. The place where the nexus 7 need to be put in, is exactly as small as the tablet.

I have some 1A and 0,7A chargers out here, I will test, if it also happens to me.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] redmongoose:
What ... no fair ... mine is still in progress :(
[Nexus 7 Accessories] jenskristian:
How hard can it be to buy this thing? My order with a Norwegian retailer (MPX.no) got pushed further today. Now it says March. I can of course buy from B&H, but paying over $50 in international shipping for an item that costs $40 is just crazy. Over $90 + 25% in Norwegian import taxes. No thanks.

If anyone a know of a webshop that sells these with cheap international shipping please let me know :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] MMeester:
AW: Official Nexus Dock

Mine seems to be picky if I use the charger that came with my N7 and a different cable. Same behaviour. So, yes, I can confirm this.

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] bsoplinger:
I'm guessing that would be the same for any of those eBay cases also.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
This is why I don't ask others to decide things for me. 1. It's a bad habit that can get you taken advantage of. and 2. Often times they are just plain wrong. If you had looked at the link I posted you would see that the Noreve case exposes the bottom half of the Nexus 7, leaving plenty of room to insert in the dock. :cowboy:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
In stock in the UK Asus store:

http://shop.asus.co.uk/shop/gb/en-G...90-XB3XOKDS00020-Nexus-7-Docking-Station.aspx
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
FedEx just now dropped mine off. Very nice. Solid, heavy, nice quality. Enjoy .:good:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
Did anybody who ordered from B&H get an email that said basically "Oops, we don't have any!".

I have not received such an email (several people have though) , but I'm not sure if that was because I ordered with Google Wallet. So either they had a VERY small supply and allowed too many orders, or they never had any to begin with.

Guess I will be calling on Monday to check.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
That's awful. I think it's pretty clear there are pretty serious stock issues everywhere, maybe Asus (or whoever is shipping them out) are being a bit naughty with stock allocating if B&H thought they were getting more!

I still think Asus UK only had twelve :P
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
I wouldn't say everywhere, ExcaliburPC has 136 in stock at this moment.

CompSource, which had them yesterday no longer has them in stock.

Yeah, the whole thing is a royal PITA.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] eddie3130:
At home i wouldnt have to much use for it.. i mainly wanted the dock so i can maybe modded so i can dock my tab in my car.. An still keep it removable. $40 aint bad when the xoom dock costed $80 i believe when it first came out.. You can correct me if im wrong
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ofiaich:
Hi Aleemz!

You are very welcome! If I can think of something, I will ask! Post Office tracking says Monday, but I have had items arrive on the Saturday, when posted Friday!

Sent you a PM!

Best wishes!

Ofiaich :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Ofiaich, dock received safe and sound!! Once again, you are a star, thanks very much!!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ofiaich:
Hi Aleemz!

You are welcome! Did you get one for your office from the UK site?

Ofiaich :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] D1G1N1XY:
Just got mine today. Haven't opened her up yet, but pretty excited nonetheless.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Yes, ordered one for the office too but thinking about modding it into a car dock!

I will see when it arrives.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
65 USD on ebay. I'm waiting for stock to arrive in Norway, I really don't need it that badly.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
Can you order it from the UK site? Mine was dispatched from the Netherlands... that's kind of half way there!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] The Gingerbread Man:
How well do these stay up when laid on a non flat surface? As in on sofa arm or in bed or only any good if its on a flat surface like a table?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
Netherlands would be easier, I think, but I'd still have to pay VAT twice, which is not something I'm willing to do.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] tobitronics:
Wtf its not even listed in the Asus shop where did you buy it?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ynnek63:
I got a confirmation email from B&H with an estimated delivery day of Wed, Jan 24th. When I check the online status, it states that order was sent to the warehouse. I ordered yesterday within minutes, if not seconds, of it going live. We 'll see.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
ExcaliburPC went from 136 in stock yesterday to 15 in stock today. :eek:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ofiaich:
Hi Aleemz!

Hope you post a picture if you mod it!

Ofiaich :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
Good to hear. Still no "Sorry" email yet, and hearing they at least had some is reassuring.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
Nowhere, that's what I'm saying...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sparksd:
So it sounds like that if you attach an OTG cable to the USB port that the dock becomes essentially just a stand - it does not continue charging the N7. Is that correct?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Shano56:
Just to confirm, this dock does indeed charge the tablet? Is the charging rate the same as the OEM charged and cable?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
you never can charge tablet through OTG ... thats the reason of OTG - the device provides power and acts like host

and dock connector is not like usb ... its mostly as 2 channel audio with additional power to charge it

the dock dont charge the tablet ... the dock only holds the tablet and provides connector to tablet ... you can connect a charger to dock that pass the power to tablet through the dock pins and simultaneously provide audio ... and still have usb connector on tablet free (if you want to use it for OTG or dont want to damage it) ... the specifications is mostly on tablet not on dock ... in ideal world it should be same as USB charging or better
[Nexus 7 Accessories] sparksd:
Flowyk - thanks for the reply. I know that you cannot charge via the OTG. What I meant was that it is my understanding that if you have the N7 in the dock charging and you then connect an OTG and thumb drive, that the dock will no longer continue charging the N7.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kazemitsui:
I am interested in knowing that too
[Nexus 7 Accessories] crzycrkr:
Believe this was answered further back in the thread. I believe the answer was not with the stock kernel

Sent from my SGNII
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
sry ...

but your q was accidentally answered in second part ...

some says not but with my DIY dock I used keyboard and mouse (usb hub) on OTG while charging through dock (maybe it matters what you connect first - dock/otg)

at least the charging was showed ... didnt test if it was charging for real

Im waiting to solve the problem with "burning" the usb charging port while using dock ...if someone can please test the dock pinout and if it does something with the power

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... if u connect first dock then OTG it will freeze on charging state while the OTG is pressent (even if charger is disconnected)

... if u connect first OTG and then dock it dont report charging

I was whole time on 60% (dont want to use it for long time while there is risk to burn it)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] troyready:
Dock isn't charging

Anyone else got their "official" dock in and had any success with it? Mine just came in, but it doesn't appear to be charging the Nexus 7 with either the original Asus charger or a Touchpad charger.

My Nexus is running CM 10 -- could that be the problem? Should I just send the dock back?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Tom Fagerland:
In my limited understanding, that should not be a software issue. You can check that by turning the tablet off and see if it charges then.

Sounds like a DOA dock.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] troyready:
Tom: Thanks for the great troubleshooting tip. What's strange is that is does appear to be charging (quickly) when the tablet is off. But as soon as I turn it back on (with or without removing from the dock), it indicates that it isn't charging.

Anyone else have it working with Cyanogenmod 10? I can flash back to stock to test it, but I'd rather not go through the trouble if it won't help.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
It could be a software issue, as the 4.2.1 update enabled the pogo pins on the Nexus 7(or so people have stated).

Before you return it I would certainly make a nandroid backup, flash back to stock, then test the dock and see if it works.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] MMeester:
AW: Official Nexus Dock

So it seems, for I don't have problems on CM10.1 (apart from the dock being picky about chargers/cables)

You could try with stock or another 4.2.1 ROM. But I'd surely try this before returning the dock.

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[Nexus 7 Accessories] Flowyk:
or the dock is bad and charging will not charge even when off (if it charges then the dock is OK)

or the tablet (firmware) is bad and charging will but not must charge when off ... I think that changing ROM (firmware) apply even on charging (u have flashed whole system with kernel etc ... thats the reason why the bricked phone is really brick) ... if you are not sure in that you dont know anything from the "off test"

there can be two solutions ... or you return dock or change ROM ... if you dont want to change ROM then you can wait to update or simply not use dock (my preference) ... if you can change ROM then do it and you will know if the dock is OK

it seems the dock works ... is it possible to change charging while tablet is off? ... its weird that while off the charging is controlled by hardware but while on its controlled by software
[Nexus 7 Accessories] The Gingerbread Man:
Bump
[Nexus 7 Accessories] marcrandom:
Compared to the Galaxy Nexus dock, this dock feels less tight and supportive. There's nothing to stop the tablet from flipping forward, and not that much stopping it from flipping backward. On a sofa arm or bed, I expect the tablet would be falling out of the dock quite frequently.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ofiaich:
Hi Aleemz!

Just to confirm payment did go through on Friday 18th! Couldn't check until today!

Thanks very much!!!

Ofiaich :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
My dock (ordered from Asus UK) is finally in the country, delivery tomorrow - I'll believe it when I see it!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Nospin:
Dock just shipped from B&H.... Finally!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Aleemz:
Great, thanks for the confirmation :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
Mine turned up today in the UK - Really happy with the weight and sturdy design, fits the Nexus perfectly and compliments it pretty well, it looks great while docked.

Not too happy with Asus' packaging though, the Nexus Dock's box is well designed but it was packed in a box that you could snugly fit four dock boxes in and only a bit of crate paper inside with it, it's dented and battered! Oh well, least it turned up working!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Fuctifino:
When did you order it?

I didn't bother the first time Asus had them online as the idea of paying and waiting 14 days for shipment put me off.

However, as they had them listed again last Sunday I placed an order for one.

I'm just hoping it will be delivered later this week.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] durajim:
Ordered on the 14th of Jan, shipped on the 18th, got here today :)
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ggblake:
Got my dock from Excaliber PC today!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TCstr8:
Looks like EXcaliberPC.com has more in stock......they decided to sell them for $99.99 on ebay though:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Officia...0020-Docking-Station-/140906012268#vi-content

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UPDATE:

Just did a live chat with EXcaliberPC.com and they claim they have none in stock, and that the Ebay listing is just there for when they get more in stock. They raised the price to $99.99 so that "nobody would but it" and so they don't "have to relist when it comes back in stock". They claimed that it would be back in stock by the end of the month. Half tempted to report them to Ebay. I'd bet if I went and bought one for $99.99 from them they would magically find one in stock to send to me.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] aiiee:
Look at the Ebay listing. It says they sold 27!! That must have been at the $39.99 price I guess.

:confused:
[Nexus 7 Accessories] redmongoose:
Mine also turned up today - likewise no internal packaging. Nice solid, sturdy piece of kit though.

UPS man asked my 7 year old if he knew what UPS stood for........ Underage Poo Society was the reply ha!!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] FallN:
Got my dock earlier today. Total paid was $49.69. I think for the price Asus is charging they could have at least thrown in a charging cable and power brick. :rolleyes:

But whatever. I'm just happy to finally have a POGO dock to take stress, wear and tear off the USB port.

Sent from my Nexus 4 or Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] droidrev71:
Bluetooth mouse

I had mine delivered today! Just a heads up for future owners. Using the dock and an otg cable for a wireless mouse will not allow the dock to charge the n7. Any recommendations on a good Bluetooth mouse?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] dizzyw:
Back in stock on UK Asus shop, just ordered!!
[Nexus 7 Accessories] TedT100:
Anything Logitech.

Sent from my Paranoid Nexus 7
[Nexus 7 Accessories] NetFluke:
I wonder if Timur's kernel (http://mehrvarz.github.com/nexus-7-kernel-download-page/) can help with use of OTG and simultaneous dock charging - it works very well for OTG charging.

Cannot test it since I don't have the dock yet...
[Nexus 7 Accessories] Fuctifino:
It's been back on the website for a few days, I ordered one on Sunday, they've taken the payment but still states 'The delivery time for this product is 14 days after the receipt of payment.

I'm hoping it will be sooner as those who bought them the first time they listed them seem to have received them sooner that 14 days.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] omniphil:
How securely or tight does the Nexus 7 fit in the dock? Wondering if this would be suitable for car use or if the tablet just pops out easily?
[Nexus 7 Accessories] droidrev71:
It'll fall out in a car. It has good support on the back. The front doesn't have support. Which isn't needed for table/desk use. Just don't pick up the dock with n7 in it. It'll fall forward if you're not careful.

I guess I'll wait for a couple different kernels with a charging fix before I run out and get a Bluetooth mouse.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] ggblake:
I was actually thinking about making a separate post about this because this has been my sole purpose for wanting the dock (to use in the car). I thought I was going to have to modify the dock with fiberglass or something to make the N7 more secure but surprisingly I don't have to do anything. I guess it depends on the car you plan to use it in. I have a 2011 Ford Fusion and it works perfectly in it. I have it sitting in the compartment on the top of the dash and have slammed on the brakes and floored the pedal from a stop. The N7 doesn't move in the dock. Lucky me I guess.
[Nexus 7 Accessories] tobitronics:
Just ordered the Nexus Dock via ASUS shop in Holland, due tot arrive in 14 days -___-'
[Nexus 7 Accessories] kentedman:
Mine shows its charging while docked, but the charge level still goes backwards if display is on. Docked at bedtime at 50% battery, running the standard clock app. By 3am it was down to 35%. Turned the display off and it was back to 100% by 7 am.