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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Thanks for prompt respond.That is very nice from you and iBolt.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Size of microUSB

See below image of microUSB. Does anyone have a case where this does NOT fit? Otterobox, Ballistic, and many other brands we've tested works.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
I think that USB plug is perfect and nobody can complain about that type of USB plug. The upper side of the plug is THIN enough to be use with any type of case; no matter the lower side is a litle bit thick, because that part on the phone is rounded and permit diferent thickness of the plug. Congratulation.

Don't forget to post here when we can pre-order or order on e-bay and the film.

Have a nice day.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] standarduser:
I know I'm a late comer to this thread but I'd like to offer my feedback to iBolt, if it's not too late.

The perfect mount would:

- Have a secure grip on the phone. I have a Jeep Wrangler, and I don't want the phone to bounce our of the case. I like the Samsung approach of gripping the phone on all 4 corners, and then having the USB plug slide into position. It's secure, yet doesn't put stress on the USB plug while the phone is bring put into the mount.

- Preserve the rear camera's field of view so we can use apps that utilize the camera while driving.

- Have a NFC tag embedded into the mount so we could decide and program what settings we want to activate when the phone is mounted

- Personally, I'm not a fan of mounts that support any style of case since that usually yeilds a mount that doesn't grip the phone very well. I'd rather have one that is custom taylors to the exact size of the phone itself.

- Another item on my wish list would be to have buttons on the front of the mount that emulate the functions of the buttons on the sides of the phone, such as power and volume. It would make it easier to adjust those items while driving. Might also be nice to add a mute button.

- having an headphone output jack is a nice-to-have, but only if that audio can be had through the USB port. If I had to run an extra wire to the headphone jack on the top of the phone, I wouldn't use it.

- Full Charging capabilities is a MUST. I bought an iBolt mount for my HTC Rezound. Even with it connected to power using the same cigarette light cord, it actually ran the phone's battery down while using it. Between that and the loose fit of the clip that sits atop of the phone, my iBolt mount is now sitting in my basement collecting dust. :(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] csmits:
Wanted to pre-order, but none of the promotional codes (neither 5FIVEOFF, nor 5OFF2012 works)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
I have a htc car charger 5v/1A...i saw that note 2 car charger (on google search, of course) are the same 5v/1A. That htc car charger is enough to charge the phone when it runs navigation programs and music in the car?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] serpa4:
Buy a 2amp cigargett adapter. I got one from VZW (with discount) that is 2.1 amps. I think it's belkin. Anyway, using split screen, full brightness running GPS on one half and movie on the other half the screen, and it was still charging pretty quickly.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
We lowered the price from $44.95 to $39.95 as there was a problem with the codes... This made it easier.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] csmits:
ok, thanks for the quick reply. will be placing my pre-order today.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Sorry about that. We did have a problem with a batch of the Rezounds and we replaced anyone that contacted us and to the best of my knowledge all of those users had FULL charging afterwards. If you still want to use it, contact us at info@ibolt.co and we'll send you a new one tomorrow.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
The 1st recommendation is to use a quality car-charger from a brand like Scosche, Griffin, Samsung etc. The $9.95 in the gas station may be perfectly fine for years but it may also provide inconsistent or too low voltage output if you are a heavy users. The 2nd recommendation to optimize battery charging when driving is to install a "task killer app" and use this when stepping into the car. Many users have tons of open applications running in the background drawing battery power. Also turn off wi-fi when inserting the phone into the cradle and dim the screen 20-30% (most important!). These actions should ensure that even if you are streaming music and running navigation all the time you are always stepping out of the car with a charged battery.

The best way to do this is by buying two NFC tags and placing one on the Dock, programming the above series of events (or whatever you prefer). Take a 2nd NFC tag and place somewhere else in the car and hold the phone a second over this when stepping out and make the settings go back (like wi-fi on, screen max etc.) to whatever you prefer when outside the car. The Samsung branded tec tiles are sold in the AT&T stores and there are many options online.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] borgdog:
Hey Mikael. First off, nicely done dock looks like it should accommodate almost any setup. I was wondering if you were going to be offering an option to just buy the 9 foot usb/audio cable? I am already setup with a dock, but would love to have just one cable running to the ports on the dash.

Thanks,

Dan
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pschatz12:
www.monoprice.com

Sent from my Unlocked & Loaded Beast!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
Any possibility of amazon prime in the pre order?

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] borgdog:
Sorry, I can find zero cables there that are micro usb to usb charge and 3.5mm audio. Perhaps my search abilities are limited.

Dan
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
We'll make sure Amazon Prime is activated before shipping. No problem.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
I was sincerely hoping it would be made like the One X or S3 dock.

Both of those look extremely tasteful and rich.

This looks no different than any other universal dock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
My problem with it is it's a windshield mount. Too bad, it looked like an interesting project.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
The other I bolt mounts came with a dashboard disk which let's you stick this into your dashboard. I I bet this will come with them as well. If not, they're 3 dollars on amazon

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JGADroidX:
Suction cup material?

Is the suction cup material the standard kind of flexible plastic, or is it one of the newer gel type that can stick to textured dashes?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D3_:
It has a standard ball joint connecting it to the suction cup, so you should be able to connect it to things that clip onto vents etc, or as MikaelPe said earlier you can get an adapter to use it with a proclip vent mount.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] millerd79:
+1 I don't see the difference between this and any other universal mount.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Dan, yes we intend to offer the cable as a separate SKU but it will take a couple of weeks until we have it in stock.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LunarSoul:
If I already pre-ordered how will the Amazon Prime work? Will I have to cancel my order and reorder?

By the way thanks for making a Note 2 dock that's actually good and relatively inexpensive, not like 80 dollars or something like the ProClip solutions.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] finalhit:
You can change your shipment method before your order ships. Amazon doesn't charge you until they ship the order.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Hello Mikael...what about the presentation movie?...You told about that movie yesterday. I want to see how does it work that clamp on mounting and unmounting the phone. Also you told about you will put xProDock on e-bay...Is there or not yet?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
Interesting - completely different to how I thought it would be. Unfortunately though, it doesn't look like any thought has been given to portrait mode, so it's a non starter for me - as well as the operation of the USB plug being too 'manual' - all the work put in to make it one handed to put in is undone by the USB having to be swung into place (or however it works)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Chris, this is a vertical or horizontal cradle. The latch force, in combination with our soft rubber on the feet and the latch is enough to prevent it from ever "sliding" down when used in vertical mode. The microUSB arm is indeed somewhat of a compromise but since this makes it work with every case or extended batter it's hopefully a "fair" tradeoff:)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] serpa4:
Got a question. Since it's not a fair tradeoff for many people, will there ever be a possibility of producing a second version with fixed USB mount?

I'd think you would have about 85% of the research already done and about 90% of the parts.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Phlip00ws6:
I noticed the suction cup is on a ball joint, but will the angle of the arm be correct if this is mounted onto a dash, or under the dash?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
Dan,

I ordered this one from eBay last week: USB Charger Data Cable & Car AUX out cable for Galaxy s2 i9100 i9220 s3 i9300

I haven't received it yet, but it should work fine. For 5 bucks it's worth a try.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
I have no doubt it can be rotated when in the dock, but I can't see how keeping it in vertical mode is going to make it a one handed operation to put in (maybe remove). Perhaps the video we were promised would clarify things for me :)

All in all though, I think the lack of fixed usb kills this one for me. Even the ability to have fixed the usb arm in place once positioned with your case, and then be able to slide the phone off and on that vertically would have been good enough.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] firewater88:
Audio Output

The audio output is in the cable combined with USB power, right? Will it be a male or female for audio output? I already have a male input cable for my aux input into the radio (meaning I can plug the cable right into my phone). This cable is hard wired to the radio, so wanting to know if I need a female to female adaptor or if I need to figure something else out.

Got this mount in my wish list and plan to purchase once out. Just need to decide on a case now...

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Buda76:
Got my pre-order in! Will try it out first before I decide whether or not I want to go with the proclip vent mount via the amps adapter.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] LucJoe:
Yes, they are in a combined cable. It is male so you will need an adapter.

See pictures of the cable in the S3 dock listing on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/iBOLT-Hands-free-Vehicle-Charging-Samsung/dp/B008TYXABU/
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Well, I had to break down and get one of these. I have been a proclip fan forever now, but I've recently proved to myself that I need a case for my Note II. Since this is the BEST dock that is good to go for cases, count me in. So, if anyone wants a good deal on a gently used proclip mount with USB charger, PM me lol.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Clearly based on feedback there's a need for two Dock solutions, the new one that works with all cases and one with a microUSB "slide on" connector for those with no case, or a 1-layered non-bulky case. We will review and post shortly how to best address this need.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] alterstill:
Do you guys ship to the UK?

Thanks

W
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D3_:
I think they'll be available on Amazon.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
On your site the dock for the S3 clearly state which cases it holds and doesn't. Not everyone with the Note 2 opted for a defender type case.

Regardless of the protection they provide I personally think the Defender is too bulky and ugly for me which is why I like the dock of the S3 and One X which would take a phone in a normal case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
Ah, I missed that it would work with a proclip vent mount. That makes it more intriguing :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Yes, here is the link to the European Amazon store.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
I'm trying to find more info on how the car-mode is enabled, can you post a link to that discussion?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
That's mean you will try to offer another car dock with microUSB "slide on" connector?...interesting...When? It is possible for me to be more interested in something like this.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] serpa4:
Really?! I'll keep following this thread. Perhaps there is an iBolt in my future. Thanks for even considering it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
don't forget portrait. who uses their phone in landscape?? :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] reinbeau:
You We want a landscape dock. Many use it that way, for GPS, to watch videos, etc.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Kevro_86:
'one with a microUSB "slide on" connector for those with no case, or a 1-layered non-bulky case.'

First dock manufacturer that releases this for the Galaxy Note II will get an order for 2 of them for my wife & I. We both have minimal thickness cases (like the "illusive" body glove case).

I am very particular about minimizing stress on the micro USB jack, as that is usually the first thing to fail on a phone... and almost always right after your phone is out of warranty. In a car environment... dim lit... awkward positioning, etc. anything that can ease that micro USB connection is money in the bank.

I'd even be willing to pay in advance for 2 of these! I cannot believe no one has released one yet.

I doubt there are many people that go completely caseless... and not too many people are going to want to remove their phones from a case to put into a dock, but a dock with a removeable insert (like I had on my Droid X dock) is a great compromise.

Thanks Michael at iBolt, for considering this!

Kevro
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
Nope I am in the right thread landscape is horrible for gps. Once I used gps in portrait I wont ever go back

Gps nav is sooo mich better in portrait you Can see more of the upcoming path without zooming out

I thought maybe some of you needed landscape for non gps usage since I cant imagine ever using gps in landscape again
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] techrider6262:
To me navigation doesn't look right in portrait.Which is why all gps unit are in landscape.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
Indeed - Why do you want to see what's at the side? Would rather have it in portrait and see what's coming up!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] techrider6262:
I like seeing all the info on the screen
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Nerys, you really can not drive around with a large phone like a Note II in vertical mode. It will be blocking the view beyond belief. For driving purposes we believe the horizontal mode is the way to go. The screens of the Samsung phones have such high resolution that when using GPS apps it is crystal clear anyway. Also, we at iBOLT are strong fans of having the Dock on the LEFT side of the steering wheel where it is out of the way and not blocking anything, it is also close to the driver and for our friends in California, the only "legal" spot to install it. With our 9ft charging cable this left side position is very easy to do. Well, that's one opinion:)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rph10319:
Mikael, thank you for all informations...one more question: iBolt will produce another type of dock with slide microUSB or that which you presented will be the only one?...if will produce another,when? We need to know before place an order on Amazon.

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For those who like that type of apps...i recommend iOnRoad...you will find on google play. It's pretty cool.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ScandaLeX:
Left side? That may sound optimal but not practical for all. I'm not left handed so chances are slim to none that I'd place it on the left.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
Sorry, but I currently have the Note II in vertical mode in another dock every time I drive, and this is total rubbish - it doesn't block the view any more than my old phone does. It's tucked away on the right of the steering wheel (right hand drive, UK), and barely blocks anything because the A pillar is behind it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Yes, when it's next to the A-pillar it's a different story. What I meant was in the middle above the dashboard line where most people place it, sorry.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
If we do a "slide-on" solution it's a couple of months away, at least 3 since no tooling is started yet.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MikaelPe:
Simple video demo of xProDock

Guys, here's a simple video showing the 1st production unit of the Note II dock (although it works with S3 too). We will post the more professional video later but we had promised in this thread to post something asap so here it is... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmbRqm5grU4&feature=youtu.be
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Travyevo:
Excellent! Can't wait! When do you think it'll ship?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nerys71:
NICE works portrait. how thick and how wide can it handle? IE what are the maxes?

I live my igrip and while its wide enough for my Note II in case I have to "force" it in a bit and while this is fine for most cases my currently favorite bamboo case it scratches it up getting it in and out so looking forward to your mount !!!

I ALSO love that your hold mechanism is positive HOLD instead of positive RELEASE (like the igrip which I hate) while this makes it easier to put the phone in and take it out than your dock its less secure. if anything jostles that mechanism the wrong way it could RELEASE the phone. yours being positive hold won't do this.

as for blocking the windscreen? your kidding right? well ok first I am 6'4" tall and even in the minivan my head is in the ceiling. my Note II with case protrudes into my road view 0%

absolutely zero percent. no protrusion AT ALL and with my hand at the 1400 position I just extend a finger to touch it.

I could see it maybe being a problem for shorter people. ie I can still see the tops of my wiper blades OVER the phone. though I guess different heights and different car layouts would effect this quite a bit in my situations its zero protrusion and right at my finger tips. literally. will post a picture later.

in the end I think I will likely end up designing my own dock especially if I ever manage to save up enough for that 800 3D printer I am SO drooling over :)

I think I can design a dock that you just slide the phone into. initially you would have to jiggle move tighten all the arms to "accommodate" your phone and then adjust the USB plug to sit in the "right spot" for a slide in fit BUT the usb plug on both the S3 and the Note II are much more DENSE than normal (11pin) so they are NOT conducive to slide in easy install plugs.

BUT what I plan to do is build two electrical contact pads into the dock. and then wire my own matching electrical pads on the phone battery cover connecting to the wireless charging port built into the phone (yes the note II has wireless charging ports they are just covered up under the plastic shell)

this combined with bluetooth audio means a zero work docking solution. just have to find a bluetooth a2dp adapter that turns on and off with car power :)

in the mean time for $40 this dock looks pretty nice.

just need those measurements. max width and max thickness it can accommodate.

hopefully someone can solve the stupid firmware issue with call sound not being routed over usb audio with a nice hack.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChrisEmerson:
This is exactly what I had in mind as well.

Also, with the audio output cable - would this override the bluetooth audio? I'd hate to not be able to use bluetooth because the phone is trying to output audio over a cable i've not even plugged in...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] serpa4:
True, ever seen any garmin, magellen, or other nav device in the portrait mode? Never.

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One MAIN reason the ProClip went back was I could not physically dock the phone in portrait mode. I had the window mount, not vent. The note would hit the window before it could be aligned vertically to drop in. Landscape is the only method. Also, I would agree with the above that center dash is the way to go. Interacting with the phone using my left hand would never happen. We all, right or wrong, use a phone while driving. Weather or not it's dialing a number or launching an streaming radio station/podcast, or simply entering an address to gps.

A dock must accommodate the right handed majority, or both.

I understand those with thick cases like a mount to hold their phones, but the note 2 is a huge phone. Many people will want to keep it as small as possible and thus will either go naked or a thin case. I agree a fixed usb plug should accommodate naked or thin cases. I.e. a drop in tray that can be removed for use with cases.

The current ibolt for the Note 2 was proposed as a custom, not generic, mount. However, since it accommodates the DNA, S3, or any phone for that matter, it is just a generic mount that must be plugged in every single time you dock it. Also, after seeing where the iBolt representative mounts his phone, left of the driver, probably doesn't realize that when it's center mounted, you have to fish around to plug in the USB cable because 1) it's not fixed, and 2) you cannot see it on the right side of the device when center mounted. I personally don't want to take the metal usb plug on the mount and scratch around the bottom of my fake chrome strip on my Note 2 hoping to find the usb opening cause I cannot see it. Do that a few times and it will be scratched.

If there was a serious commitment to consider a custom mount with fixed USB, I'll put my plans to keep my generic dock on hold and return it to best buy. I need two docks, one for each vehicle. Let us know if you truly are considering a second version, and I'll wait.

I know it sounds like complaining, but just frustrated at a lack of a fixed mount for a phone where there are 5 million of them out there and Samsung can't get its act together and make one. I had a lot of hope in the iBolt and was let down by "my" expectations of a sweet mount like the iPhone and One X.