I'm liking the Shift but was hoping there would be a charging dock for it. Those of you who are in the know; do you think we will ever got a dock; something like the one for the EVO or Epic? I'm coming from a Pre and the Touchstone was nice; the phone was my desk clock and I'm missing it.
Dock for Evo Shift (someday?)
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Would something like this work?
Cradle Sync Dock Desktop Charger For HTC myTouch 4G HD - eBay (item 310291983391 end time Feb-01-11 07:33:59 PST)
Seems close enough that it may work. Some hacking may be required...
Cradle Sync Dock Desktop Charger For HTC myTouch 4G HD - eBay (item 310291983391 end time Feb-01-11 07:33:59 PST)
Seems close enough that it may work. Some hacking may be required...
I sure do hope some dock comes out or at least there is a dock that works cause I LOVE docks. Great for charging the phone at night and maybe watching a movie and great for at work with a bluetooth keyboard. As long as the shift fits and its micro usb interface the dock will work.
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There's this...
A little campy, but fun. At the end of the article, it shows how this doubles as a stand!
A little campy, but fun. At the end of the article, it shows how this doubles as a stand!
Ya, I think something like what you posted could work. I was thinking it would "have" to be something made for the Shift but I guess as long as the usb port's the same it would be OK. I would still like something that could slip into the cradle so I don't have to match the plug and the port when I plug it in. I'm also waiting for someone like PowerMat to come up with a back panel charger. I know the phone has only been out a couple of weeks but I gotta accessorize!
Evo Shift cradle right here on AndroidCentral
Ok gang;
I've been searching most everyday for a cradle/dock for the Shift; one has finally showed up and it's available here on AC. I've got one ordered; it's supposed to arrive Wednesday, April 27. I'll post back with a review when I get it.
http://store.androidcentral.com/mobi-products-cradle-w-spare-battery-slot/5A100A8223.htm
Ok gang;
I've been searching most everyday for a cradle/dock for the Shift; one has finally showed up and it's available here on AC. I've got one ordered; it's supposed to arrive Wednesday, April 27. I'll post back with a review when I get it.
http://store.androidcentral.com/mobi-products-cradle-w-spare-battery-slot/5A100A8223.htm
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Since the micro USB port is on the side, it would have to be a specific dock. So, I just use the original cable and set my Evo Shift in a business card holder which makes it stand up nice and tall. The one I have below also doubles as my iPad holder in landscape mode of course.
Rubbermaid Plastic Business Card Holder is 99 cents at most places, but I found it for 39 cents in my local Navy Exchange.
Rubbermaid Plastic Business Card Holder is 99 cents at most places, but I found it for 39 cents in my local Navy Exchange.
Nice find! Finally. I ordered one too. I need something at work and home. I'll get another if I like it enough. Thanks.
Seidio has it listed on their site under the Shift 4G category as "coming soon." MSRP listed at $34.95
seidioonline.com
About the Seidio...
OK, great. I'm thinking Seidio is the dock to have; wouldn't you know it comes up after I've ordered the Mobi. One thing that I think about the Seidio; I don't think the shift will go to landscape mode when the sliders closed. So if you want the screen on while charging, then it won't be in the proper orientation. At least with the Mobi (that's upright) the screen will display with the right orientation.
Back to the Mobi (that's due at my house tomorrow) I'm thinking it just looks like a cord with a USB plug that we'll have to pick up and stick in. With the Seidio, it looks like what I was hoping for in a dock that it will be easy to "drop" the phone onto the plug and go from there. I'll see what comes in the box tomorrow; I assume that if I hate the Mobi Android Central will let me return it, right?
OK, great. I'm thinking Seidio is the dock to have; wouldn't you know it comes up after I've ordered the Mobi. One thing that I think about the Seidio; I don't think the shift will go to landscape mode when the sliders closed. So if you want the screen on while charging, then it won't be in the proper orientation. At least with the Mobi (that's upright) the screen will display with the right orientation.
Back to the Mobi (that's due at my house tomorrow) I'm thinking it just looks like a cord with a USB plug that we'll have to pick up and stick in. With the Seidio, it looks like what I was hoping for in a dock that it will be easy to "drop" the phone onto the plug and go from there. I'll see what comes in the box tomorrow; I assume that if I hate the Mobi Android Central will let me return it, right?
Mobi cradle arrived today. Sorry to say that my Shift with a Seidio Surface case won't fit in the slot. Guess I just did not think of that being a problem. Also, as I feared, you have to sit the phone in the slot then plug in the cable. I think I am going to return this and wait for the Seidio cradle.
I got mine yesterday too (Mobi) and started using it today at work. Just a few bits of info since there were no instructions etc.
The cradle has a standard USB cable fixed to it and came with a separate wall charger brick that has a standard mini USB end (not a micro usb like the phone takes) The back of the cradle has a female mini usb opening next to where the USB cord comes out. The standard USB that is fixed to the cradle only charges the phone and of course will connect data wise if you plug it into your PC. The mini USB that you have the wall charger for is strictly to charge the extra battery slot that sits behind the phone. That you are supposed to plug into the back of the charger. While I do have an extra battery, swapping batteries is such a PITA I don't plan on using that. I have a wall adapter for the USB cable that's fixed to the cradle can plug into, that's the way I have the cradle hooked up. Plugged into the wall adapter that I already own from my Palm Pilot. I found out that if I try to use my back up app while the phone is plugged into the PC I get an error. So I like using the wall adapter option better. There is a blue light on the right side behind the phone that comes on when you are charging the phone (facing up, nicely hidden flush with the plastic holder) and if you are charging a spare battery, there is a red light on the left also facing up more of an led dome on the surface.
The cradle itself is just okay, the phone sits a little to upright for my liking and of course you need to plug the small cable in from the side. Kind of a pain but I'll be keeping this one at work. I'll get the Seidio for home when it comes out. I'm using a Zagg shield on mine so it fits fine.
The cradle has a standard USB cable fixed to it and came with a separate wall charger brick that has a standard mini USB end (not a micro usb like the phone takes) The back of the cradle has a female mini usb opening next to where the USB cord comes out. The standard USB that is fixed to the cradle only charges the phone and of course will connect data wise if you plug it into your PC. The mini USB that you have the wall charger for is strictly to charge the extra battery slot that sits behind the phone. That you are supposed to plug into the back of the charger. While I do have an extra battery, swapping batteries is such a PITA I don't plan on using that. I have a wall adapter for the USB cable that's fixed to the cradle can plug into, that's the way I have the cradle hooked up. Plugged into the wall adapter that I already own from my Palm Pilot. I found out that if I try to use my back up app while the phone is plugged into the PC I get an error. So I like using the wall adapter option better. There is a blue light on the right side behind the phone that comes on when you are charging the phone (facing up, nicely hidden flush with the plastic holder) and if you are charging a spare battery, there is a red light on the left also facing up more of an led dome on the surface.
The cradle itself is just okay, the phone sits a little to upright for my liking and of course you need to plug the small cable in from the side. Kind of a pain but I'll be keeping this one at work. I'll get the Seidio for home when it comes out. I'm using a Zagg shield on mine so it fits fine.
Came across this today, thought folks might be interested:
USB Battery Charger Dock PC Cradle For HTC Evo Shift 4G | eBay
I'll be getting one of these if I can get my hands on a Shift for the right price.
USB Battery Charger Dock PC Cradle For HTC Evo Shift 4G | eBay
I'll be getting one of these if I can get my hands on a Shift for the right price.
Wow that looks exactly like the one I have now down to the wall charger shape. The exception is it lets the phone sit on it's side which is nice.
I like the price but I'm going to wait for the seido because I don't need the spot for the extra battery. That will only take up space on the nightstand.
Nice find though.
I like the price but I'm going to wait for the seido because I don't need the spot for the extra battery. That will only take up space on the nightstand.
Nice find though.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd2-crdhtshf.htm
Still under developement, but I plan on getting one when it releases.
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Still under developement, but I plan on getting one when it releases.
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Check this out...
HTC EVO Shift 4G USB Sync and 2nd Battery Charge Cradle
It seems like a good cradle with spare battery charger.
HTC EVO Shift 4G USB Sync and 2nd Battery Charge Cradle
It seems like a good cradle with spare battery charger.
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