What happened to the Thunderbolt's multimedia dock?

[Pete2s#AC]

I've been waiting since Verizon released the Thunderbolt for the dock that could also charge an extra battery. Did Verizon cancel the accessory?

 

[jcastag]

who knows....HTC did the SAME exact thing before they released the DInc. They showed a dock that was supposed to be released after the phone was released, and guess what? To this day it is still NOWEHRE to be found!! I would never pay $60 for the HTC one anyway, it does not look like it is worth even half that.

If someone would come out with one like it for $30 then I (and I am sure many others) would jump all over it. HINT HINT!!

 

[Dcpmark#AC]

If someone would come out with one like it for $30 then I (and I am sure many others) would jump all over it. HINT HINT!!

Someone is, and very soon.

There is a guy who makes custom metal docks for the Incredible and Droid X that is making them for the Thunderbolt, and they will come in both portrait and landscape. As the proud owner of one of each, I can tell you that they are MUCH nicer than the plastic one I ordered, and they are adjustable to fit any case or battery.

His website currently points to an eBay auction for an older version of the Incredible dock, but he tells me it should be live very soon:

HTC DROID INCREDIBLE DESKTOP DOCK ALUMINUM/STEEL NEW | eBay

The latest versions have an even nicer angled plug and slimmer USB cable. I have no affiliation with this guy other than I LOVE his docks, and have purchased 6 of them for both my Incredible and my Thunderbolt.

 

[JohnyLunchmeat]

Looks interesting, I'd like to see the landscape version for the TBolt.

 

[Eric The Duke]

I'm waiting for the HTC dock also. I'm probably going to get an extra standard battery when the dock comes out.

 

[Dcpmark#AC]

Looks interesting, I'd like to see the landscape version for the TBolt.

It's at my office, so I'll take some pictures on Monday and post them.

 

[GoldLeader]

There's a similar looking dock listed at HTCPedia for $30. Supposedly it also charges a spare battery.
I think that it was in stock the other day.

Desktop Charger & Sync with Spare Battery Slot for HTC Thunderbolt

Charge and/or sync your HTC Thunderbolt in the office or on your night stand.
By placing your phone horizontally into the cradle it will charge and/or sync your phone.
The spare battery slot on the back will charge any of your spare batteries (standard and extended).
* Spare battery slot can charge standard and extended batteries
* Charges & Synchronizes your phone
* Light in weight and easy for traveling
* 3 in 1 charge/sync/spare battery charger
* Smart Charge technology which allows your device to charge/sync very quickly
* USB SYNC charging cable included, syncing your phone via your PC, Mac or notebook
* Home travel charger also included

HTC Thunderbolt Desktop Charger & Sync with Spare Battery Slot

 

[Mooch10]

Someone is, and very soon.

There is a guy who makes custom metal docks for the Incredible and Droid X that is making them for the Thunderbolt, and they will come in both portrait and landscape. As the proud owner of one of each, I can tell you that they are MUCH nicer than the plastic one I ordered, and they are adjustable to fit any case or battery.

His website currently points to an eBay auction for an older version of the Incredible dock, but he tells me it should be live very soon:

HTC DROID INCREDIBLE DESKTOP DOCK ALUMINUM/STEEL NEW | eBay

The latest versions have an even nicer angled plug and slimmer USB cable. I have no affiliation with this guy other than I LOVE his docks, and have purchased 6 of them for both my Incredible and my Thunderbolt.

Thank you for the tip. I have saved his site for updates. I really want the landscape version.

 

[Dcpmark#AC]

There's a similar looking dock listed at HTCPedia for $30. Supposedly it also charges a spare battery.
I think that it was in stock the other day.

Desktop Charger & Sync with Spare Battery Slot for HTC Thunderbolt



HTC Thunderbolt Desktop Charger & Sync with Spare Battery Slot

I ordered that one, and sent it back after about 10 minutes. It can't be used with any case or extended battery, the TB sits completely upright in the dock making viewing the screen difficult unless you are at desk level, and the angled plug makes it hard to get the TB in and out.

 

[jcastag]

Yeah I have seen that one too and it really looks like cheap garbage.

 

[CallerHoller]

I went into a store Friday. I assumed they had the docks two and a half months after the original release date. The rep found it in the computer. However there was no inventory or an order screen. He couldn't give me anymore info than that, of course.
This thread is the first I've heard that its never even been out. WoW!

 

[Dcpmark#AC]

It's at my office, so I'll take some pictures on Monday and post them.

Ok, everyone....I've got pictures, but the site of the guy I got my TB docks from is now live anyway. He has both portrait and landscape models:

Cell Phone Docks That Work With Cases and Extended Batteries!!!

As I mentioned, I am not affiliated with this site in any way other than I love his docks so much I bought 6 of them, 3 for my Incredible and now I have 3 for my Thunderbolt. I own both portrait and landscape models, so let me know if I can answer anyone's questions about them.