Cingular 8125 Desktop Cradle FINALLY!!!!!!

[MRNUTZ]

BoxWave's new Desktop Cradle for the Cingular 8125
Check it..........

http://www.boxwave.com/products/desktopcradle/cingular-8125-desktop-cradle_1053.htm :D

[kull]

Still can't charge a spare battery. Wonder why they aren't making one that can charge a spare battery espcially when battery power is such an issue with this phone! :evil:

[dupree]

Still no spare battery charger:

http://shop.brando.com.hk/dopod838usbcradle.php

[ratazzi]

Here's another source for the horizontal cradle:

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PS&Product_Code=PSI-9219

Anyone have any experience with this or the vertical one? Pros, cons?

Paul

[iclick]

I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.

I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.

[iclick]

I just purchased a vertical cradle from an outfit in the UK (Hamill Dist.) but haven't received it yet. I based my decision on a favorable report from HTC Wizard Web (http://www.htcwizardweb.net/node/510). The Ebay unit looks identical, and I figured it wasn't rocket science and basically a plastic holder with USB connector at the bottom.

I'll report back when I receive it and test it out.

[jdoiv]

the boxwave vertical cradle and have been using it for a couple of weeks. Not a bad design, but could be better. Needs a spare battery slot. Also, the mini-usb connector is sort of long and you have to be carefull when putting the phone in and out of the dock. I'm afraid I might break it off in the phone at some point. Nothing like that has happened yet, but it just doesn't feel bullet proof.

[onesix18]

I'm using an old Rolodex card holder with my sync cable as a horizontal cradle...works absolutely great! The 8125 happens to be a near-perfect fit when oriented horizontally. Pulled it our of my office's back room right before it was going in the trash...

http://www.arsmar.com/emporium/IMG/c07a-Rolodex-2.jpg

[scharnet]

I am using the Boxwave one. Here are my thoughts:

1) I also am using the FlexiSkin. The 8125 does fit with the skin on, but you have to remove the cradles clear plastic support piece (or just leave it off to begin with).

2) Connection - the power part charges easily, but the sync part takes a little more wiggling/time to work than I am used to with the OEM USB cable. I am not sure if it is because of the FlexSkin, the cradle or what...I'll test it out.

3) Design. It is light, and you have to operate with 2 hands to put on and remove. My sync cradle for my old Casio E125 had this lift button to remove the device easily, and I wish this did.

4) Bottom is covered. If you plan ahead, no biggy. I just keep a spare stylus by the cradle because I kept forgetting to remove it before syncing. You may also want to have your bluetooth headset ready, because answering the phone is a little awkward (whether removing the device, or using speakerphone). No way to use a wired set - the plug is covered.

[peraltah]

I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries

[blazoner]

I found a cradle charger that has a spot for a spare battery on Amazon.com I recived it a few days ago and so far so good. Nice to have two batteries

A link would be nice....

Is this (http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smartphone-Desktop-Standard-Lithium-Ion/dp/B000IHNBOW/) the one?

[peraltah]

A link would be nice....

Is this (http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smartphone-Desktop-Standard-Lithium-Ion/dp/B000IHNBOW/) the one?

Yes sir it is. It works really well so far

[KarmaNP]

Peraltah:

Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?

[peraltah]

Peraltah:

Does it come with that extra battery as well, or just the charger?

Just the chargers. It comes with a usb cable to attach it to the computer and a normal american outlet charger. If you buy them off of ebay I remember seeing one that comes with a battery. I dont trust the battery that it comes with though I rather just spend the extra cash and be sure of the quality of the battery. Hope this helped

[KarmaNP]

Peraltah,

Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459

[peraltah]

Peraltah,

Thanks for the info. I did order one and I think from what I read one 1100 mah non OEM battery comes with it, will see when it comes to me. See the link below in the product features.

http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B000IHNBOW/ref=pd_rvi_gw_1/103-6458678-6693459

Damm your right man! I didnt get one! lol I will email them right quick. THANKS!



Ok I checked the item mine was like 17 bucks the one with the battery is like 30. I already started bitching to the people till i looked closer! lol :)

[repsol47]

Check out this NEW one:

http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smartphone-Desktop-Charger-Speaker/dp/B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744

[peraltah]

Check out this NEW one:

http://www.amazon.com/Cingular-Smartphone-Desktop-Charger-Speaker/dp/B000K8ET6S/ref=pd_sbs__2/102-2837548-9417744

But it doesnt have the spare battery charger :(
that would have been a nice addition.

[evilkern]

I've just got an ok one from ebay, it doesn't have room for spare battery unfortunatly, but comes with built in usb cable and also a charger so you can have both plugged in, so when pc is on it will charge through usb and when off will charge from mains,
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/O2-XDA-Mini-S-Pro-USB-Sync-Cradle-Desk-Stand-Charger_W0QQitemZ300064799786QQihZ020QQcategoryZ56 166QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item 300064799786

[collwatt]

check out these. for this price you could charger 13 spares.
http://cgi.ebay.com/FOR-T-MOBILE-MDA-TOUCH-256-DOPOD-S1-BATTERY-USB-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ220207929403QQihZ012QQcategoryZ20 368QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
zc57 2X Battery+Charger For HTC Wizard 838 100 200

[collwatt]

does this look good? http://cgi.ebay.com/zd57-USB-Battery-Charger-For-HTC-Wizard-SPV-M6000-QTEK_W0QQitemZ230234310883QQihZ013QQcategoryZ15037 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem