VZW's Car dock has NO 3 pin connection.?

[ryangeno]

That is the same one I bought from the VZW store and returned it over the weekend. Over at XDA the GSM version costs much more. Still trying to find if the LTE will fit in the GSM version.

the pics on this one show the charging and audio ports on the base of the mount. You are saying that you purchased this one from the verizon store?

 

[diverbelow]

the pics on this one show the charging and audio ports on the base of the mount. You are saying that you purchased this one from the verizon store?

Yes, if you look at the part no: ECS-K1F8BEGSTA which is the Verizon version.
Here is the GSM version part no ECS-K1F2BEGSTD

Also, if you look at the pictures the ports are on the right side of the neck.

 

[ryangeno]

Yes, if you look at the part no: ECS-K1F8BEGSTA which is the Verizon version.
Here is the GSM version part no ECS-K1F2BEGSTD

Also, if you look at the pictures the ports are on the right side of the neck.

let me rephrase my question cause i dont think we are talking about the same thing..

ECS-K1F8BEGSTA - this is the verizon dock which does not have charging or audio ports - just a piece of plastic that holds the phone - no functionality

ECS-K1F2BEGSTD - this is the GSM version that has charging and audio ports

 

[devoid99]

I contacted Verizon about any new accessories that might be coming to take advantage of the 3-pin connector. They didn't know anything and said that the current dock is was Samsung provided for them. Samsung USA didn't help any either and just referred me back to the current offerings of the non-wired model.

 

[diverbelow]

let me rephrase my question cause i dont think we are talking about the same thing..

ECS-K1F8BEGSTA - this is the verizon dock which does not have charging or audio ports - just a piece of plastic that holds the phone - no functionality

ECS-K1F2BEGSTD - this is the GSM version that has charging and audio ports

Correct, ECS-K1F8BEGSTA is the same as what VZW has. The only functionality, I saw was that it held the phone very tight. Meaning if you driving on a very bumpy road; the phone will stay in place.

Samsung? (OEM) Vehicle Navigation Mount

Is this the one? If anyone gets it please post how it fits,etc

I tried to review that site again, but getting error 500. If I remembered correctly, it said that this dock can put the phone in to car mode. I can say for sure, the dock I had did not put my phone in to car mode.

 

[xiaosong]

Correct, ECS-K1F8BEGSTA is the same as what VZW has. The only functionality, I saw was that it held the phone very tight. Meaning if you driving on a very bumpy road; the phone will stay in place.

I ended up getting the VZW car dock. I had initially seen the GSM dock and really liked it but since I don't own a car and rarely use the navigation mount, paying $80 seemed like a waste. I ended up only paying $15 for the car dock after my livingsocial coupon since it expires by the end of this year.

 

[acaplinger]

Somewhat related, check out how the VerizonWireless.com site rates their vehicle mount compared to how their customers rate it. Note the list has the highest rating on top.

 

[devoid99]

lol, yeah no one has given this a 5 star rating and yet it's got an overall 5 star. Looks like someone is cooking the books.

 

[ryangeno]

Samsung? (OEM) Vehicle Navigation Mount

Is this the one? If anyone gets it please post how it fits,etc

Looks like they changed the pics on this link..

 

[qnet]

Looks like they changed the pics on this link..

I seen that also. I hope the one I ordered is the one I want, if not I may have to cancel. If it's just the Verizon version, I can get it for about $20.00 less of what they are charging. The only reason I ordered from them is because I thought it was the nicer version.

 

[tcapote]

I bought the navigation dock and I'm taking it back, I want the dock with the three pin connectors.

I took mine back today too. Will wait for one with the 3pin connector.

 

[BizzyGeek]

I emailed Seidio to ask if they are planning to bring their own version to market since they make a lot of other docks and I plan on getting a case from them. They said no :'(

 

[qnet]

I emailed Fommy to cancel my order for the car and media docks. I kind of wanted to keep the media dock but it was ordered all in one order and, I would rather talk to a person about changing the order rather than only communicating by email and live online chat.

I will just wait for the real OEM dock to become available and order then, even if it is more. I just want the right one ( that utilizes the pins).

 

[obi5683]

Sorry if this is stupid, but what is a 3 pin connector? Why is not having it bad?

He doesn't know how to use the three shells.

 

[titaniumwombat]

Yeah amazon's UK site says the GSM version wont be released till Jan 01 so we'll see if Verizon follows suit with a good dock as well...

Samsung Vehicle Dock Kit for Galaxy Nexus: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

 

[Josh44]

He doesn't know how to use the three shells.

lol @ demolition man.

 

[FrozenIpaq]

Looks like Verizon is incorrectly representing customer reviews of this on their website:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...PS://www.verizon.com/products/&token=7KiP6JvJ

Rated a 5 star product based on 11 reviews.....11 reviews that were ALL negative.

 

[qnet]

Looks like Verizon is incorrectly representing customer reviews of this on their website:

https://forums.androidcentral.com/e...PS://www.verizon.com/products/&token=A1NBczHq

Rated a 5 star product based on 11 reviews.....11 reviews that were ALL negative.

Hopefully they start selling the nicer one after the negative feedback but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[newdroidnewb]

Looks like they changed the pics on this link..

Not only that, but I got an email today saying that it is now not shipping until 1/23/12 (coincidentally my birthday). Originally it was supposed to ship 12/23/11. That is a long time to wait, especially considering they have now removed the pics with the connectors and it appears to be the wrong model.

Think I'll wait to see what happens with Amazon UK and other sites after the new year.
As I said before, this is incredibly frustrating since it just makes no sense. The one we all want is such a great design with actual functionality that people will actually use for a change and yet we just can't get it for some unknown reason.

 

[mozy]

I also want an OEM dock with the 3 pins, however, the VZW dock is decent and I'll use it till something better comes along.