Galaxy Nexus internals detailed

[dsignori]

from the wiki article:

The MHL standard features a single cable with a low pin-count interface able to support up to 1080p high-definition (HD) video and digital audio while simultaneously charging the connected device.

Ok , so I have to buy a cable then, that's all right? Some micro-USB to HDMI cable or something? I still don't get this concept, even reading the wiki.

 

[CynicX]

I'll take this one further. The Galaxy Nexus supposedly uses contact charging (the few dots you see on the side of the case) So no matter what's plugged into the micro-USB port you should still be able to charge the phone.

That why I mentioned the hassle of carrying around a dock with me. But if can charge via the USB while plugged in for for HDMI use I'm happy.

 

[anon(392846)]

Ok , so I have to buy a cable then, that's all right? Some micro-USB to HDMI cable or something? I still don't get this concept, even reading the wiki.

http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Adapt...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU1351291

I'm new to this too, but it looks like it's pretty easy.

 

[MrSmith317]

That why I mentioned the hassle of carrying around a dock with me. But if can charge via the USB while plugged in for for HDMI use I'm happy.

I must've skipped over that but at least there seems to be a solution for everyone here.

 

[jlongjr27]

Definitely want a dock and anything else I can use those pins for

Sent from my ADR6400L

Sure don't want those pins to go unused, would be a shame!

 

[dsignori]

http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Adapt...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU1351385

I'm new to this too, but it looks like it's pretty easy.

Awesome. Ordered it. Thanks !

 

[xiaosong]

I'm no specs expert, but it looks like the Broadcom chip they put in it gives it Bluetooth 4.0. Is that right?

Yeah. That's confusing. I clicked on the Broadcom chip link and here is it's title: "BCM4330 - 802.11a/b/g/n MAC/Baseband/Radio with Integrated Bluetooth 4.0+HS and FM Transceiver". It clearly states that it has bluetooth 4.0 and also a FM Transceiver.

However, the specs for the Galaxy Nexus say Bluetooth 3.0, as well as the SGSII, which apparently uses the same chip. I wonder which chip the Motorola RAZR uses as it lists Bluetooth 4.0 in its specs, which is supposed to be used with low power devices (does the Motorola ACTV use bluetooth 4.0?). I wonder if it is just a software thing to be enabled if the chip is already there.

 

[Cigar-Junkie]

Sure don't want those pins to go unused, would be a shame!

Those pins are also integrated into the facial recognition software and become a Tazer when there is not a match ;-)

 

[kalbri]

Any idea what cdma/evdo baseband processor it uses? The Droid Charge used a Via Telecom unit. Does the Galaxy Nexus use this one too or is it a Qualcomm chip?

 

[Yadao]

I bought this one off ebay: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

The form factor seems to make more sense to me compared to the ones with the short cord and box. I paid more to buy from a us seller. It's also available from seller in Hong Kong for quite a bit cheaper but shipping from China takes ages.

 

[Jet300]

I bought this one off ebay: eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices

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The form factor seems to make more sense to me compared to the ones with the short cord and box. I paid more to buy from a us seller. It's also available from seller in Hong Kong for quite a bit cheaper but shipping from China takes ages.

Thanks for the link! Does any one know if this means the GN be able to mirror itself over HDMI??

 

[Yadao]

Thanks for the link! Does any one know if this means the GN be able to mirror itself over HDMI??

Yes. The hardware is there. I believe they used it for the presentation at the unveiling as well.