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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
All, thanks for all great input! Designed has been finalized for the Note 2 Dock and it's in tooling. We will show images and a preliminary video, probably week after Thanksgiving and we'll also confirm delivery date. All comments are read and this thread has influenced some decisions we've made along the way. Interesting to see what "crowd design" can do:)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zack2491:
Any details about the final design? Definitely buying a dock soon. Leaning toward proclip at the moment, but could be persuaded to wait a little longer...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
Ive been browsing amazon for mounts because I've almost lost hope on this so thanks for the update.

Care to give us spoilers before the video? Does it support portrait mode? Estimated release?

I think I can wait for it late December but hopefully not longer than that
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Sistum Id:
Didn't see the request til now. I'll take some pictures tomorrow morning when I get off work. It's not pretty when it's un-docked. But when it's docked, you can't see how butchered it is. :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] p_razzi:
Thanks for this suggestion (iMagnet) ... I picked up 2 of these from Amazon. Currently using them for an SIII and a Dell Streak (which is heavier than a Note2 but the same size). It holds perfectly and having moved from a Dell Streak OEM car mount which is crazy strong, I am very impressed. So much so that it makes me wonder why anyone would bother with a non-magnetic mount at all. Just being able to touch the phone to the mount and have it 'stick' is so simple you're left staring at it wondering 'was that it, really, that's all I have to do?' My only criticism would be that the arm on the mount is very short, so you might find it hard to locate a decent mounting position in your car, especially if you have a curved dash. But it sticks to the dash amazingly well, holds the phone well, is ridiculously easy to use: highly recommended.

To continue the theme of this post - you should seriously consider a magnetic mount for your design. I don't think I could go back to a slide in/clip in/clamp in mount again.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RipplingHurst:
I'd like to see HDMI out with charger. That way I could get digital audio AND entertainment for the rear passengers when needed (they already have monitors in the back, and I have a $36.00 HDMI to RCA composite ready).
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kkl0wn:
Include an NFC tag in the dock. Could program the NFC tag to do whatever you want endless customization for vehicle docking.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
De we get any details at all so we know whether to wait for it or not? It's very frustrating having no information and being 'teased' - I think people just want to know whether this is going to work for them or not, not have to wait weeks on end for a video or anything like that.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] brentil:
Since iBolt devices already use the Garmin 17mm ball mount then it'll mount up to my already "über G2x car dock" I made a while back.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mrnamster:
You're welcome! Isn't it great to be free from clamps?

Yes, the arm has limited range and is suited for horizontal surfaces. The ball joint is your standard 17mm size so it can be attached to different bases if have one with an adjustable arm.

If iBolt made a magnetic mount with wireless charging then I'm sold!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
I did a very similar thing, except I elected to have the ProMount clip that mounts in front of the vent (after a couple years using a dash mount, I realized that there were many benefits to have the phone in front of the vent, including keeping the phone cool on sunny days in LA).

I just ordered 2 richter mounts to use with the ProMount, as temporary solutions until iBolt finally releases their Note 2 dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Sistum Id:
Here's my hacked Galaxy S III iBolt dock. It's not pretty, but when it's docked, it works just fine. The clip has enough pressure on the top to keep the phone in place. I did this around 3 am with a Dremel and some grinder attachment.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JWatson4701:
Will the dock have the same audio output function/cable as the dock for the SIII? If so I will picking this up for sure!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Mikael, didn't even see that you had posted this past Sunday! That's great news. I am really intrigued to see what solutions you had come up with and I'm assuming that you all would've gone with solutions that would appeal to the majority, not the minority, so as to increase profitability. Nontheless, even if the design has been finalized, I can confirm that a bluetooth adapter like this, http://www.ebay.com/itm/190750580695?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649, will work flawlessly with any 3.5mm plug. There's also a female adapter attachment, so the need for an integrated 3.5mm plug might not be as crucial as important as I originally anticipated. I do hope that the design you have come up with has an integrated microUSB charger.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tenshino:
Actually, some of us have bought an aftermarket head unit specifically to get blue tooth support. There's a lot you can do with blue tooth that you won't get just from using an aux jack. Most importantly, the ability to answer phone calls through the car stereo, but also being able to control media playback through the stereos controls.

I'm really looking for a dock that doesn't require me to plug in a cable every time I insert the phone. I do use a flip cover, and I know that would likely be a challenge to support. I've already accepted the fact that I will probably have to go with a different type of case on this thing if I really want to use it in a car dock.

That's about it. I'm easy to please. I just want a dock already ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RipplingHurst:
I'm about to buy 4 aftermarket screens just for HDMI support, and that's just because phones and tablets do support HDMI, so I agree with you there, but cables are important, just the MHL+charger, more versatile,, not the simple charger cum 3.5mm, old tech for these advanced phones. If you do t have HDMI, you can find HDMI to stereo converter for 30 bucks on Amazon, I have them, and they work great.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
as long as its as sleek as possible but opens enough to take my phones in CASES (I DO NOT GO NAKED I am not rich enough to go naked !!!)

THICK cases :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
If your looking for something like that then why not get the Samsung universal mount which already supports cases... IMO, unless it has some kind of shim system so that its not a "Fancy universal" I'm ok with it..

Also, moot point given that they said the design has been finalized...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
I did not get the samsung for 2 reasons.

#1 its insecure. its the opposite of what I want. The samsung uses positive release with forced retention. I want positive retention with forced release.

IE the springs in the sammy unit are ALWAYS trying to RELEASE the phone not hold it. a gear system "locks" it down. forced retention. Positive release.

if the dock fails its going to RELEASE the phone. worst possible outcome.

second in the video reviews I watched it did NOT appear that it would open enough to hold the "bulky" cases I am going to wrap my Note II in.

I use an arkon mount now. once you remove the spring and add an external spring it opens enough for my S2 or S3 in rugged cases but no where NEAR enough for the Note II in a rugged case :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
I hear ya, and I understand... But, that being said I think, given the other options that are out there in universals that do accommodate oversize protective cases and that the thread seemed to be aimed at a Note II specific mount that asking for something as universal as this would undermine the "Perfect" car mount for our phone ideal.

I'm just gonna kick on cruise control until I see more from iBolt as its all purely hope and speculation at this point... :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
yep wait to see what they make.

I am looking specifically for my Note II. I have no problem with it being for JUST the Note II. but my 2 requirements are Positive Retention Not forced Retention and able to take a Note II in a huge bulky case :) (multi layer hard/soft shell case)

I tend to be pretty rough on mounts. My daily driver is a Geo Metro (pretty rough ride) and I like to do a bit of off roading in the jeep.

Positive Release cases don't last long with me :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] brentil:
Here in FL that's not as good of an option because of our high humidity level. The cold air on the back of the phone will make it cold enough for water to condense on it, especially if you have a convertible or targa top. That's why I have mine down lower so it's out of the FL sun but easily viewable still.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Joe333x:
Have you checked crutchfield?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Not really talking about peeps on here, more-so the general public.

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Yup. Plus crutchfield is still crazy expensive. Main point is, it's not an option for me. Other car priorities.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Cab121:
Delete :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] williamsjscott:
I'm not sure if anybody has mentioned this yet but if it is going to be a windshield mount then make sure and leave an opening for the camera so the phone can be used as a dash cam. If this dock has a good camera opening I'll definitely be buying one because I haven't been able to find a Note 2-specific dock that has one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
The new iBOLT Dock for the Galaxy S II will also work as a "dash cam"... We find a lot of people want to be able to record while driving.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
I bought these as temporary solutions until iBolt finishes their dock.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130795086397?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

In order to work with a friction mount or a windshield mount, all you'll need is one that has a richter (4 prong) connector at the end. They have them all over ebay, so you should be able to find one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] valtersboze:
+ for wireless charging. too bad samsung didnt include pogo pins for charging and audio :( hate the wires in car!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lylaqu17:
maybe a nfc tag already placed/built it?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
iBOLT I have a question.

I got a mount that I love, but no have been searching for a connector with a flexible tip that would charge and output audio. I think the connector in your dock would work perfectly. Do you have any plans to sell it as a standalone product?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] AbrahamWalker:
I sent them a message to their info address on their website about 2 weeks ago with no response. I'll send another follow up email with a phone call. Motorola sells the stand alone cable but I've heard that it doesn't workwith the note 2.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
Thanks.

It looks like we can make one ourselves, but I have been scouring eBay for a premade one with no luck...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321491
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
Hey, thanks for the link... I'm gonna have to look into this!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Get the Motorola adaptor. You can buy it from the website. micro usb to usb with integrated 3.5mm connector.

Nevermind, just saw the post saying it won't work. Didn't know.

Posted from my G-Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
If the Motorola 3.5mm charger/adapter doesn't work on the Note 2, maybe this will...for those that want to give it a shot?

http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/846...ceiver-and-10w-charger-choice-of-home-or-auto
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Buda76:
Anxiously awaiting pics of the new iBolt mount. :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
Me too... I hope they post something soon.... Even concept art would be nice...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Me three! It's officially 1 week (7 days) since Thanksgiving...LOL.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
The wait on iBolt is loosing it's appeal. I'm constantly checking here and everywhere to see where they currently stand with the Note 2 and how close they are to release.

I'm not a DIYer so the chance of me buying individual pieces to create a dock is not going to happen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
nothing yet?...i waiting for that iBolt version of car mount to see if is better then that product wich i found in one australian site...(I am sorry,because i am a new user i can't post the link to site until i have 10 posts here)..is australian version of car mount for Note 2 wich will start selling from 7'th december 2012 (i dont know if is iBolt or other manufacturer)...Instead, I can tell you the name of australian site (i think), wich is gadgets4geeks.com.au

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I saw a lot of sugestions here and I think the most important thing to do on a car mount is: to can use only one hand to mount and unmount your phone, second is: to can mount your phone with case on it, third is: that dock to hold the phone with a spring clip rather than forcing, forth is: to offer the posibility to use camera, fifth is: to have one rigid and strongest arm wich can be rotated in position you want instead of an flexible arm. I think the best position on a windscreen is in a left part of wheel (for left cars with wheel on a left) and in a right part of wheel (for cars with wheel on a right), because there visibility is less affected.

Please excuse my bad english.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
@ rph Thanks for the site. This looks a lot like what iBolt would make.

What concerns me is is this really for the Note 2 since no one has released a dock yet....
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zulugod:
Hi guys, thanks for the Gadgets4Geeks plug :P. I can confirm that we will have the car cradle charger in next week. We also stock a desktop cradle version for those interested (shameless plug), Happy to answer any queries, concerns etc off the forum via email / PM. Ok, back to forum talk for me...thanks again.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
The piece of paper says htc x and the usb plug is built for a device with a usb socket on the upper left side

swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
...yes...but try to look at the first picture,there is a note 2 in the cradle and have usb inserted.

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thanks for information...i will wait until next week.:good:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bTrizzy:
Will it be case compatible?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
That uses bluetooth, which I can already just pair directly to my car. I want the improved sound quality of a hard connection (even better when supercurio has his VoodooSound app ready!)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
In one of the pics there is no usb plug. I can't imagine the old is removable.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Understandable. I've been using the bluetooth dongle, but I agree that hardwire is still much better sound.

I can also confirm that if you plug the motorola 3.5mm/microUSB connector directly into the the Note 2, it will not output audio. That said, I was thinking about this logically, and maybe because the adaptor was designed to plug into the Motorola docks (which had integrated microUSB's that plugged directly into the phone when docking it), they use a 11pin microUSB on the actual docking part itself?

I wonder if using a 5pin>11pin adaptor would allow for it work?

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EPL-FU10BEBSTD

Just theorizing, so I'm not really sure.

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Just took a look at their website. It does seem "in the style" of what iBolt docks look like. On the Note 2 picture, it looks like they went with a similar format as the S3 dock that iBolt made, where you still have to plug the microUSB into the phone.

If that's what iBolt comes up with also, I think I'll stick with the custom setup I've made using ebay holders designed for the Note 2. No point of spending money on another dock if there's no integrated plug, so I can just dock and go.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] brentil:
I decided to order the ProClip dock for my car as they had a nice 25% off BF sale. I just got the basic no frills version so if the iBolt is all that and a bag of kettle chips I wont mind upgrading.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
I am sorry, what do you mean with "next week"?...I wanna say "which will be the day for starting selling of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 car dock"?...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
I think the reason for the non fixed usb port is to accommodate for variable case thickness.

I think the way they build it is that you played the dock into your car then a shorter cable go from your dock to your phone.

You still have to feel your way out the dar to plug your phone in but this is a bit more convenient.

swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
Well, I'll say this... If I don't see some movement from iBolt in the next few days in at least the form of some pictures... I'm going to go the roll-your-own route using one of the mounts on eBay... It sucks but honestly I'm getting kind of tired of having my brand new phone in my cup holder while in the car...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Not really a great theory. Look at their evo lte dock and iphone dock. Those accommodate cases and have integrated chargers (referring to ibolt)

Posted from my G-Note II.

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Yeah, that's the main reason I went with my current custom setup.

Only reason ibolt becomes an option now is integrated charger.

Posted from my G-Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
Yeah, if I end up coming up with someone on my own and it works well, unless they have something -really- cool, I will likely just stick with what I end up Frankenstein'ing together.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
It's not really my theory. They said so in the op.

Surely, fixed docks can be made to support a limited range of case thickness, but not as much as a non fixed one

swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Gtrain:
Any chance of the dock having a built in amplifier? Can't seem to find a car charger with a built in amplifier so that you don't have to keep changing the car stereo volume when plugging and unplugging the phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] barry99705:
I've never seen a dock with a built in amp for any phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TwiztedIndian:
Yeah, that has to be the strangest request I've seen in this thread...

Sense, it makes not...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Are you playing mp3's from your phone or streaming? If you're playing hard files, try using poweramp. You can adjust the phone volume and it has a pre-amp adjustment for the volume to be set exactly as you need it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Picolini:
I had the iBolt dock for my S3. My biggest issue was the microUSB connector into the phone. The case I had on didn't have a wide enough opening for the microUSB connector to securely connect to the phone so it was always popping out. It might help if you slim down or taper the rubber/plastic at the end of the connector so it can fit better into all cases, if that's possible.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Alex Castillo:
They just answered to me:

"... We will be releasing a new dock for the Note 2 towards the end of the month. Keep checking our website at ibolt.co for any news and updates ..."

I think we all would appreciate some pictures, estimated prices, etc...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
Don't keep bumping - thread cleaned

Guys, this isn't going to happen any faster if you constantly bump the thread. When there is news I'm certain they'll post it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
It's cathartic

swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
Just an update on this, i finally found a cheap chinese one on eBay. Going to try it:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Charger...ader_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item20cdf14062

Still excited to see iBolt's offering, but hopefully this will work with my cheap universal mount for now!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jow350:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1321491

I looked into this, and as far as I understand these cables will not work with the Note II. Both the car dock detection (with resistors) and the analog audio output on the USB ports are apparently disabled. The best work around IMHO I could find for the car dock is to use NFC tags, and you will apparently need an audio amplifier for the audio if you want to connect USB only and not use the headphone port, that's why folks asked about them in previous posts...

Some of this was already addressed earlier in this thread...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
from what I understand the audio out not working via usb is NOT hardware but SOFTWARE ie not supported in JELLY BEAN yet.

so it should be fixable.

I got a cheap $7 universal gripper holder for my ionroad droid. its cheap crap not safe for the note ii but fine for lighter phones but IT DID open enough to hold the note ii in a case. SO I asked about a higher quality unit (the gears would slip)

he said $30 for an igrip german made or something like that

SO I found an oem igrip for $13 on ebay :) (I don't pay full retail... ever..) :) I'm a cheap SOB :)

and us shipping so should have it this week maybe. will report back.

I want to try and use the wireless charging terminals to make a direct charging contact point setup on my case so I can snap it into a holder and have charging (and save wear and tear on the usb port) and then use bluetooth audio for a totally plug free solution :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] drexappeal:
Or, one could do like I did and purchase a cheap bluetooth dongle from ebay that connects to the 3.5aux. For those concerned about it needing to stay plugged in, there's also a built in battery that supposedly will last 4 hours. When I get back to my desk, i'll post the link

-EDIT-

Here it is

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bl...er_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item2c699edfd7

I have the Motorola 3.5mm/USB integrated attachment, similar to that ebay one, and it didn't work. Not sure what the one from ebay might do different that'd allow that to work, but if it doesn't, I've been extremely happy with this bluetooth dongle. While I haven't used it without it staying plugged in (I have a 4.2amp, split usb charger), so I can't really comment regarding its ability to last off charger, but it is awesome and a great alternate for not playing music via USB.

Posted from my G-Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jow350:
I was looking at those but was concerned about audio quality. How's this one compared to audio jack?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
xProDock for Galaxy Note II ready soon

All, we are overwhelmed here at iBOLT by the level of interest for the new car-dock. Today we received the first production units and we are shipping by the end of December. We will post images and spec by Monday and also a link to where to purchase. It works with all cases and extended batteries. Stay tuned and thank you all for excellent comments and great discussions!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
If you want to go that route, you should get an adapter with Apt-X. Audio quality should be very close to jack.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stere...ie=UTF8&qid=1354897431&sr=8-1&keywords=hs3000
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
I hope we'll can buy in east Europe too.