Official Galaxy Nexus Car Dock with TRUE 3-pin functionality! (2012-08-10 Update!)

[Samzebian]

Based on the photoshop of the side-by-side comparison of the GSM and CDMA versions in the androidforums.com thread, it's pretty clear the pins don't line up. I think those of us with the CDMA phones are SOL.

Are you effing kidding me?! I've been checking back at this thread nearly everyday to get the opportunity to order one...

Can I get a link to these comparison photos?

 

[cryptiq]

Are you effing kidding me?! I've been checking back at this thread nearly everyday to get the opportunity to order one...

Can I get a link to these comparison photos?

Yeah, IMO that's the final nail in the coffin. Here's the link. http://androidforums.com/3777598-post130.html
Here's what we have against us:

1) The 3-pin wasn't available at launch for CDMA, yet it's been in the works for GSM. I would think at this point if there were any chance of us getting a 3-pin dock for the CDMA phone we'd here some inkling of news.
2) With the rate of churn in which Vz is releasing new 4G phones, I think they're more interested in the next big thing than what's currently in the market. I don't see them going back to Samsung and ordering a new dock.
3) The photoshop comparison. Yeah it is what it is, it's not the most scientific analysis but there's no good reason to completely discredit it. Couple that with the fact that Samsung has publicly stated the GSM dock isn't compatible and I think it's safe to say we can stop holding our collective breaths.

Our saving grace would probably have to come from Sprint. Let's hope they throw us a bone. Dunno what's Sprint accessory line up is historically, but I'd be willing to fork over some money to Sprint if it meant the ability to pre-order the 3-pin dock. Personally, I'm hoping for the best, but prepared for the worst.

 

[efdisastet]

Based on the photoshop of the side-by-side comparison of the GSM and CDMA versions in the androidforums.com thread, it's pretty clear the pins don't line up. I think those of us with the CDMA phones are SOL.

Can we get an ACTUAL comparison. I don't like photoshop comparisons. Doesn't someone know someone who "imported" a GSM Galaxy Nexus?

 

[halo0]

I've had both, but not at the same time.

Sorry.

 

[grinchyyy]

Does anyone think a Facebook campaign on Samsung or VZ will help? I'm guessing we may not have the numbers to pull it off...

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[cryptiq]

Does anyone think a Facebook campaign on Samsung or VZ will help? I'm guessing we may not have the numbers to pull it off...

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personally I think we'd have a better shot if we worked with Sprint...seems the ball is in their court.

 

[dreadmador]

While it would be genuinely disappointing if the GSM dock does not work with the CDMA phone, I agree that Sprint's announcement to carry the GNex is a ray of hope. Either way, I plan to get a 3 pin dock that works, even if I have to do some precision modification to the GSM version.

 

[push2flush]

personally I think we'd have a better shot if we worked with Sprint...seems the ball is in their court.

I don't think the phone will be out on sprint until late march/april at the earliest. They still have a lot of LTE to lay down. This is turning into a lose/lose for verizon also. if they don't put out the "real" docks, they will upset plenty of customers. if they do put it out now, they will piss off everyone else who settled and/or didn't care at the time about the pin charging.

 

[bdubbin]

How could someone have tested this when the GSM mount is not available yet???

My bad, didn't realize it's possible to be ordered, but still not in stock anywhere. Damn, it's taking them a while to get this thing going.

 

[Accord281]

I honestly believe the Photoshop is inaccurate. A couple things to notice: the power button height difference is the same as the pogo pin height difference. Also, the power button on the cdma one is uniform in shape. Mine is tapered like the GSM one. I think the cdma one pictured is a prototype or something.

Another thing that makes me curious is if the pogo pin cutout on the diztronic tpu case lines up on the cdma nexus. Can anyone confirm this? If they are centered perfectly then I believe that the pins would be in the same location as GSM since that case was designed for that phone.

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[Samzebian]

Can we get an ACTUAL comparison. I don't like photoshop comparisons. Doesn't someone know someone who "imported" a GSM Galaxy Nexus?

All we need i someone with a GSM Gnex to meet with someone with a CDMA model. Anybody here from NY? Or Boston? How about Chicago? Any other big cities, where a bunch of people will own these phones???

 

[daveknights]

I honestly believe the Photoshop is inaccurate. A couple things to notice: the power button height difference is the same as the pogo pin height difference. Also, the power button on the cdma one is uniform in shape. Mine is tapered like the GSM one. I think the cdma one pictured is a prototype or something.

Another thing that makes me curious is if the pogo pin cutout on the diztronic tpu case lines up on the cdma nexus. Can anyone confirm this? If they are centered perfectly then I believe that the pins would be in the same location as GSM since that case was designed for that phone.

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You make a good point about the Diztronic case theory. I have the first case that had issues and the only problem was the volume rocker being slightly off. The Pogo cutout was still aligned properly so that gives another glimmer of hope.
I'll also add that I also got 2 revision-3 replacements from Diztronic. Not sure if they sent the second one on accident or what but I'm okay with an extra good case.

 

[automaddux]

why doesn't a 3rd party make a car dock that utilizes the 3 pins? you could make one right now I'm sure and make a killing.

 

[ellesshoo]

All we need i someone with a GSM Gnex to meet with someone with a CDMA model. Anybody here from NY? Or Boston? How about Chicago? Any other big cities, where a bunch of people will own these phones???

I have a GSM nexus and my wife has lte nexus. I will try to remember to compare them when we are both home from work. What should I be looking for in particular when comparing them? I have a digital caliper I can use to measure things but I'd like to know what measurements to take since it would be a PITA to take every single dimension on this device with all the curves.

Also, we both have extended batteries but I still have both original batteries and covers as well.

 

[halo0]

A side view picture of them standing up on a table so we can see the pogo pin positions would be ideal I think.

Also, there's an extended battery for the GSM version?! Care to share some info?

 

[UnknownPleasures]

I had a GSM model but returned it and bought the LTE model on contract.

So if someone is around Uke Village in Chicago and has the GSM model (cough Chris Ziegler cough) I can meet up at a coffee shop or something and snap a few pictures.

Also, I tweeted at him to see if he can do this with another Verge member or if he'll meet up back here in Chicago.

 

[chriv]

why doesn't a 3rd party make a car dock that utilizes the 3 pins? you could make one right now I'm sure and make a killing.

I second this...

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[ellesshoo]

A side view picture of them standing up on a table so we can see the pogo pin positions would be ideal I think.

Also, there's an extended battery for the GSM version?! Care to share some info?

Not sure how I'll manage to balance them upright but I'll see what I can do.

Purchased the extended GSM battery from a Korean eBay seller ( Korean gnex is shipping with the extended battery so I imagine that's how the seller obtained them). "Shimshop" is the eBay seller name if I recall correctly. It works just like the LTE extended battery and back cover in that it basically fills in the hump at the bottom. I can say even with out my wife's phone in front of me that the GSM version maintains the same thickness difference compared to the LTE version also with the extended battery

 

[halo0]

Not sure how I'll manage to balance them upright but I'll see what I can do.

Pretty sure your hand would work.

If you're an amputee I apologize in advance.

 

[phocus]

I found one at Fommy

http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page...e+GALAXY+Nexus&cat=Vehicle+Mounts&skuno=93056


I emailed and asked them to check it.

Hello, yes the mount which is shown online has the 3-pin connector, as well as a Micro USB and 3.5mm plug for charging and audio output. This is compatible with both the GSM & LTE versions of the Galaxy Nexus. Thanks

Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: MVU-946685
Department: Fommy.com HelpDesk
Priority: Low
Status: Open