Found a dock that works with the Z1 Compact

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Zoidy

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Hi all,

I just received the DK31 dock from here:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Magnet...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1391267223&sr=1-1

I wasn't sure if it would work with the Z1c as Sony have a new version DK32. However, I can confirm the magnetic dock works fine with one of the included inserts. And the best thing is, you can take the dock apart by the screws and just use the cable instead of the dock if you want to.

Price is on par with other official mobile phone docks but it's pricey if you just want it for the magnetic charging cable.

Cheers,
Pete.
 
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dragon546

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Hi also a new owner of Z1 Compact. Tried the dk31 in the sony store today but that did not fit my z1 compact? Does z1 compact actually fit in dk31
 
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dragon546

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Thanks for the info well the sony store guy lost a sale was going to buy the dock there and then. Will check sony store in central tomorrow.
 
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Nimche

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Just got the phone today and came here to report but thankfully you have done it already. Now I don't have to spend more money on another one.

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Zoidy said:
Hi all,

I just received the DK31 dock from here:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Magnet...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1391267223&sr=1-1

I wasn't sure if it would work with the Z1c as Sony have a new version DK32. However, I can confirm the magnetic dock works fine with one of the included inserts. And the best thing is, you can take the dock apart by the screws and just use the cable instead of the dock if you want to.

Price is on par with other official mobile phone docks but it's pricey if you just want it for the magnetic charging cable.

Cheers,
Pete.
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hpsauce37

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hpsauce37 said:
Ive just ordered this one to try...fraction of the cost of the original...not sure if it will work but worth a shot as the dk32 was not available

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00G4125RA/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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just as an update......

Dock arrived today from Amazon. looks just like the d32 but not of the same Sony quality which is to be expected i guess. Fits the phone perfectly and does whats required...charges it.

All in all very please considering its half the cost.
 
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hmsq

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hpsauce37 said:
just as an update......

Dock arrived today from Amazon. looks just like the d32 but not of the same Sony quality which is to be expected i guess. Fits the phone perfectly and does whats required...charges it.

All in all very please considering its half the cost.
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Thanks placed my order for the dock, should be getting my phone tomorrow.
 
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hpsauce37

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Gjole86 said:
is it charging full speed, or just 500 mamps as from usb port?

i read the official dock charging rate is 1300
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Cant honestly tell you and would not know how to check. I am using the standard charger and cable which is plugged into the micro usb connector in the back of the dock. Seems to charge pretty quick to me. Dont really know why the standard usb connector is there really.
 
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freerida

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Has anyone seen a similar product on ebay? Amazon don't send to where I live :(
 
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Gogz_

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+1 on the cheap Z1 dock. Mine arrived yesterday.

Amazon also stocks little usb attachments which convert standard micro usb to the magnetic charging type. Confirm these work also - they just hang a little loose, but seem to charge while sat on the desk just fine and save me fiddling with the micro usb flap.

PS. Noticed the cheap dock has an additional USB port which can charge the smartwatch at the same time.
 
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groove007

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more stock due approx 20th February - DK32

Clove.co.uk will have stock of the official dock on 20 February £24.99
 
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codified

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I bought a cheap no-name magnetic charger from ebay (bad idea, I know) - it was supposed to be compatible with the Z1 so I thought it would work with this. My Z1c didn't recognize it initially, then switched off and seemed to be bricked - couldn't get it to boot up and just got the flashing red notification light (I had 75% battery remaining when I tried to connect the charger). A day later it started working again, but I was panicking for a moment. I'm going to buy the official DK31 dock and remove the charger from that.
 
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Steven1145

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Bought the dk32 dock on Amazon and am disappointed. I thought it integrated the charger too when in fact you plug the charger into it.
Overpriced (32€) for what it is
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    Zoidy
    Hi all,

    I just received the DK31 dock from here:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Magnet...=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1391267223&sr=1-1

    I wasn't sure if it would work with the Z1c as Sony have a new version DK32. However, I can confirm the magnetic dock works fine with one of the included inserts. And the best thing is, you can take the dock apart by the screws and just use the cable instead of the dock if you want to.

    Price is on par with other official mobile phone docks but it's pricey if you just want it for the magnetic charging cable.

    Cheers,
    Pete.
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    arangast
    After seeing a review on amazon (uk) left for the DK32 where someone got their phone to fit with the Terrapin hard case I picked up a DK31 (as it was only £16 vs £25) and tried myself, and it worked pretty well.

    All I had to do was cut a couple of mm off either side of the charger slot on the case then removed the insert that would normally hold the phone in the dock and it fitted and charged perfectly!
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    einfachgaer said:
    Which one have you ordered? This one is the only one I can find and it looks different than yours. :confused:
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    http://banggood.com/Magnetic-Charger-Cradle-For-Sony-DK31-Xperia-Z1-Ultra-L39H-p-920599.html

    5,99 USD incl. worldwide shipping :)
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    swong1
    glennza said:
    My eBay dock arrived today! It is the same as the one swong1 ordered.

    It is very light but that is to be expected for the price. The narrower of the two inserts fits the bare phone perfectly but the wider one is still too narrow for the phone with the Terrapin Hybrid case.

    I spent about 30 minutes scraping away layers of plastic with a sharp blade and now the phone fits perfectly with the Terrapin case on.

    Only thing I don't like is the weight. When you pick the phone up, the dock comes with it! I though I might open it up and glue some coins inside to give it some extra weight but there is hardly any room. If you wish to open the dock, there are two small screws under the rubber strip at the back only. I broke one of them before realising this. Think I might just stick it to a heavier base, if I can find something suitable.

    Final assessment: Does what it is meant to and really can't complain for the price!
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    I have a Nilkin case and it's a perfect fit with the insert taken out!
    As glennza said, it's a bit light and the magnet is strong so you have to hold the dock if you remove the phone. But at least this means it won't stop charging if you accidently knock it. And it also charges very fast. For the price, it's perfect. I bought 2 more of them. :)

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    dragon546 said:
    Hi also a new owner of Z1 Compact. Tried the dk31 in the sony store today but that did not fit my z1 compact? Does z1 compact actually fit in dk31
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    DK31 has interchangable sized fittings.
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