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£30 Expansys Free Vouchers w/HD2, Any Ideas On?

So yeah I bought my HD2 from expansys, and they give you £30 worth of vouchers to spend at there site, I was thinking I would get some sort of screen protector/hard case kinda thing, can anyone recommend a favourite or any good ones?
The Site

be aware if i recall you can only spend £15 at once ie need two separate transactions (buried in the terms and conditions). one of the reasons i didn't buy my HD2 from them.
Check it tho, as it may have changed since then (but i doubt it).
EDIT: and you can't use it to buy memory cards, USB flash disks and some other things!! cheeky if you ask me

The screen is made of tempered glass so it shouldn't need a screen protector. Im using the leather case that was supplied with the phone and find it quite good for what I need. I would like to try a flip case though.
If you don't mind waiting they will also be releasing a car kit, stylus and extended battery for the HD2 in Q1 2010.

Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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jb14 said:
be aware if i recall you can only spend £15 at once ie need two separate transactions (buried in the terms and conditions). one of the reasons i didn't buy my HD2 from them.
Check it tho, as it may have changed since then (but i doubt it).
EDIT: and you can't use it to buy memory cards, USB flash disks and some other things!! cheeky if you ask me
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Oh thats a disapointment :/ oh well, Ive bought a 16gb 1 anyway from amazon. Thanks for the info
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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theres no image on their site, but Ill go have a look around the net, thanks

myearwood173 said:
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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Has your case arrived? Is it any good and any chance of some pictures?
I too am thinking about buying from expansys...

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Has your case arrived? Is it any good and any chance of some pictures?
I too am thinking about buying from expansys...
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My case? what case I havent ordered one yet. However if you mean the phone then yeah it has, ordered on the 14th (to be fair it was like 4PM) and it was sent the next day, and arrived yesterday (16th) But Im not allowed to look at it till xmas

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My case? what case I havent ordered one yet. However if you mean the phone then yeah it has, ordered on the 14th (to be fair it was like 4PM) and it was sent the next day, and arrived yesterday (16th) But Im not allowed to look at it till xmas
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Ah, sorry. It was the other chap.
myearwood173 said:
Got mine from expansys as well and i got two 15 pounds vouchers as well, so far i have used one voucher getting this case Proporta Mizu Shell for HTC HD2 (Charcoal) http://www.expansys.com/d.aspx?i=192253 This case looks good have a look
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nyearwood172, has YOUR case arrived yet? What's it like, any pictures?

Best Stand for the A500

I got this stand from eBay for under $10. Best stand yet, esp for the price (for those who dont own a case)
http://everydayreviews.net/2011/07/universal-tablet-stand-review-910/
The seller is still selling them I believe

Arkon IPM-TAB1 still beats all others I have seen...thanks to its variability.

+1 for the arkon stand. i have it, and its great, simple and cheap.

pics? how much?

http://www.amazon.com/Arkon-Portabl...VOOY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1309148166&sr=8-1

I also vouch for arkon.

Plus one. Great stand. I also like the spider podium. I'm going to get the pad sized one for use In the car.
http://litlclic.com/featured/breffo-spider-podium/
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I jumped down to Officeworks (AU) and found this;
officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Office-Supplies/Desk-Accessories/Mesh-Desk-Accessories/ES47548BK (Can't post full links; not enough posts!)
I realise it's not a fully fledged tablet holder, and it wasn't the manufacturers intention however it is so cheap, and works quite well despite it's low form factor and simplistic structure. It is enough to hold the tablet up while charging to give you a decent view of the screen.
I don't believe it will replace a proper case/stand, however for something so cheap it's worth it

Anyone thinking about Infinity Loop?
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Anyone thinking about Infinity Loop?
Sent from my A500 using XDA Premium App
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I ordered mine already, will post my opinion when I'll get it (around august from what I understood).

I ordered mine, too.
I hope the quality will be good...

you guys never heard of the padpivot project ???
http://www.padpivot.com/
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jay-design/padpivot-lap-and-desk-stand-for-your-ipadtablet-or/
It was a "kickstarter" project and I am a backer ... mine just shipped and on it's way...yay !!

jaya500 said:
I got this stand from eBay for under $10. Best stand yet, esp for the price (for those who dont own a case)
The seller is still selling them I believe
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I bought this stand for £1.00 in a pound shop! Its a great stand if you're not after anything fancy, works well and for a quid you can't go wrong.

Another Vote for the Arkon

I went on the cheap. I went to Micheal's (arts & craft store) and bought a decorative plate stand. It was $3.99, looks kind of like a small art easel, folds flat, fits in my 10" laptop sleeves pocket, and is perfectly sturdy.
http://www.ecplaza.net/product/134914_1035670/wooden_plate_holderdish.html

I bought a stand for only $2 it was at Dollarama (Canada) and it was meant for iPads. I would show some pics but this forum tells me I am noob.

I didn't want to leave my new Iconia unprotected so I bought the cheapest cover/stand I could find. It was an Acer branded cover/stand for $39.99 at Fry's Electronics in Arizona. My Iconia Ghost Armor is finally in and being put on the tablet today so I'm returning it. The GA would just peel if I tried to force it into the Acer cover. Looks like the $13 Arkon is cheap and durable which is better than the $40.
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sorry guys, i did a major site upgrade and the links are all different. it is fixed now.
but yea, that akron stand looks really good and portable

The best stands in my book are the Compass Stand http://twelvesouth.com/products/compass/ or the Griffin Tablet Stand https://store.griffintechnology.com/tablet-1/motorola-xoom/tablet-stand. Neither are cheap, cheap - around $39.99 or $29.99 respectively - by shopping around you might find a better price. But what they both do is fold to a small portable size, the Compass Stand is the best in this department, and neither put stress on the docking port. I also used the Arkon Stand for a while, but over time, I felt that the central gear joint loosened up too much to be a secure support for my larger tablets.
Just my 2 cents.

VitaZora said:
The best stands in my book are the Compass Stand http://twelvesouth.com/products/compass/ or the Griffin Tablet Stand https://store.griffintechnology.com/tablet-1/motorola-xoom/tablet-stand. Neither are cheap, cheap - around $39.99 or $29.99 respectively - by shopping around you might find a better price. But what they both do is fold to a small portable size, the Compass Stand is the best in this department, and neither put stress on the docking port. I also used the Arkon Stand for a while, but over time, I felt that the central gear joint loosened up too much to be a secure support for my larger tablets.
Just my 2 cents.
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those stands look nice. i dunno, i think $40 is too much for a stand

A510 Accessories Thread

I don't see one, so I'll start one. List any A510 accessories you have seen, have on order or currently own. Please keep it specific to the A510, no generic sleeves/bags/keyboards since they're pretty universal among all tablets.
I'll kick it off with the A510 case I ordered off of Amazon yesterday. Look pretty nice from the pictures, and the price is definitely good ($13 + FS). It says leather, we'll have to wait and see if it's actually real dead cow. The USB port looks accessible when the case is in the 'keyboard' position, may help with my biggest criticism of the design.
The only immediate drawback is delivery, estimated for July 2nd
http://www.amazon.com/Executive-Pre...MJYW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1337790016&sr=8-1
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I have this one, just got it yesterday. Very similar to the one you linked from Amazon. I paid $17, but it's down in the $13s now.
The case is lovely, nice feel, good fit. Slim - doesn't add bulk. What I hesitate on is the tablets performance in the case. Touch sensitivity seems less responsive and my webpages are loading poorly. I'm not ready to throw it out yet, going to play with settings an make sure it's not the home router or anything. Will report back once I've used it more.
This seller has a couple others available and one thing I can say is that it was hands down the best transaction as far as communication that I've had on Ebay. It's a chinese seller, they were extremely communicative. Even contacted me after the purchase to make sure I'd read that it wasn't shipping til May 13... it said that in the auction but they wanted to be sure.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22101167987...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7049wt_1270

A510 Car Charger
UPDATE 6/14/12: Received replacement charger. Different body style, with a circular connector at the end mating to a micro-USB adapter. Thinking he finally got it right...
WRONG! Same thing happened, plug it into the tablet and the fuse blows. Pretty sure I know why, I believe the voltage is going to the wrong pins. Why do I think that? Because my freaking USB port doesn't work for data transfer any more, either from a memory stick or to my PC. Looks like the USB data lines are fried, but I can still use the Acer charger to charge it. So now I've got to set my new baby in for repairs, glad I kept my A500 as a backup.
Sucks being a guinea pig. I'm just going to order another wall charger, I've got a small inverter in the truck to plug it into. Should have known better, I told him to take down the Amazon listing before anyone else blows up their A510, if I get any crap from him I'll be taking it up with Amazon.
UPDATE 6/10/12: Vendor believes he sent the wrong charger, is sending another. Will update post when received.
DO NOT ORDER THIS CHARGER.
It seems to be just a regular micro-USB 5V charger used for cell phones. Plugging it in to the tablet immediately blows the fuse, at least that works the way it should. I will be contacting the vendor for a refund.
Next up from Amazon, ordered an A510 car charger. I've seen other products from this seller before, looks like this one has been custom made and molded. Under $25 w/shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/correct-SELLE...LLYI/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1337964814&sr=8-5

Looking at the rooCASE Executive Portfolio for the A510 scheduled to be released on June 6th http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Execu...=UTF8&qid=1334913673&sr=8-8#productPromotions
$3.00 off when combined with Invisible Screen Protector http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Invis...OPS6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338061946&sr=8-1
The A500 equivalent has some awesome reviews -->Exectuive Portfolio A500
rooCase Dual Axis http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Dual-...YW/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&qid=1338063763&sr=8-25
Blurex Case http://www.amazon.com/ICONIA-folio-Multi-Angle-Stand-Blurex/dp/B00823NK4U/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Another slim case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Smart...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item4ab7c770d4
OTG/USB Host Cable (right angled) http://www.amazon.com/Electronics-M...BYJ4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1338055488&sr=8-4

loonix said:
$3.00 off when combined with Invisible Screen Protector
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Received this today. Applied it right away and it is a perfect fit with the A510. Comes with a barcode sticker for video which is this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6RU3O15QPI
They show it being applied to an iPad, but the steps are the same. I aligned it with the hole for the front camera and then down.

[PSA] The OEM Universal Dock Scratches the Back Cover

I just noticed this on my Note. It's not bad and you can't see it unless you look for it but I'd imagine it would get worse over time.
Here's the problem. The Note moves as you're using it in the dock and the stand is hard plastic so it leaves abrasions.
Here's the fix (from Lowe's)

I use the OEM dock and am not seeing any abrasion, yet, but thanks for the tip.

toenail_flicker said:
I use the OEM dock and am not seeing any abrasion, yet, but thanks for the tip.
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I use it also and don't see any but I think I will apply these just to be safe. Thx BH

What is the universal dock capable of other than acting as a stand? How much n where can you buy them from?

I have three of the docks and my Note spends a lot of time in them. That may be why I'm showing more wear than you guys.
I got mine at MacMall for $29.99 all in. Shipping is free and 2-day if you belong to ShopRunner. It's pretty much a stand but it has a 3.5MM out jack to plug speakers in to it. The old docks were made to fit each size tablet and provided better support. The new one also has the Note sitting pretty upright compared to the old one. Demandarin, BB has them in stock in Alexandria for $34.99 if you want to see it first.
http://www.macmall.com/p/Samsung-Te...ing-Stations/product~dpno~9107991~pdp.hdaehde
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung...dels/5596805.p?skuId=5596805&id=1218671142457
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got mine at best buy and also use an HDMI plug which i piggy back to the back of this. I pretty much do all of my charging on it and moovie watching as well as listen to my music. It was about $35 at BB. I think the HDMI was about $22 on amazon. I will look for a link.

I went and got a notebook 'skin'.. those lightly adhesive decoration sheets meant to put on the lid of laptops and netbooks and carefully cut it to match the Note and stuck it on there... mainly because I'd heard so much about the Note's back being 'soft'.
So the dock would only scratch the sticky.
My biggest complaint about the dock is that you can't charge AND sync at the same time. It would have been nice to have a USB connection on this too.

Since no ones mentioned hdmi output in any of these docks, im assuming because there is'nt one, but just incase, does anyone know or own a compatible note dock with hdmi output?

HDMI would have to run through the charging port via a dongle so a charging dock won't do it without an additional adapter. Any other type of dock you can just flip the tab over and use the dongle.

tonyz3 said:
got mine at best buy and also use an HDMI plug which i piggy back to the back of this. I pretty much do all of my charging on it and moovie watching as well as listen to my music. It was about $35 at BB. I think the HDMI was about $22 on amazon. I will look for a link.
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Ok my mistake...the HDMI was $27 at Amazon. Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059UGT1K/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
and i plug it into the back of the dock above post from Best buy and you can charge while using the HDMI. Infact this dongle will ONLY work if you are charging at the same time....

I've been using the universal dock as a stand for about an hour a day and haven't noticed any scratches, but thanks for posting this! I'll keep an eye on mine. I got the dock at Best Buy (at the time, they were about the only ones locally who had it in stock), because the regular stand I was using didn't accomodate the thin-ness of the Note very well and I was afraid of it landing on the floor one day.

tonyz3 said:
Ok my mistake...the HDMI was $27 at Amazon. Link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0059UGT1K/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
and i plug it into the back of the dock above post from Best buy and you can charge while using the HDMI. Infact this dongle will ONLY work if you are charging at the same time....
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It can be used without the dock since it uses the charging port, as it should.

UK - Accessories

Hi All
Im looking for a screen protector and case that is available in the uk, there litreally seems to be nothing, can any of you in the uk recommend somthing ?

I just bought these, all from ebay, albeit one seller is from Germany. Can't post direct links, search item no's.
Front & Back clear shields: 110980328881
Case until the LG bumper arrives: 230886706340
Cheap front shields (from Germany): 350635518807
Cheap rear shields (Germany): 360513941715
Around £13 all in.
cheers
D.

I tried the full body shield type a few years ago on my HTC Hero. I wasn't a fan of using water to apply them, but they are definitely hard wearing.
Just ordered the cheap shields from Germany. Thanks deksawyer.

Any one found some where to buy a dock from and the slim port cable?

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Any one found some where to buy a dock from and the slim port cable?
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Ive seen the slimport connector on amazon for about £23. Its not directly from Amazon though. I may give it a go soon.

Item id?
I've seen docks in america but not here yet. Damn them

I've ordered the XtremeGuard protectors from America, not sure if they are still doing the 70% off code but got 3 (front and back) for about £6-8 delivered.
Not a good option if in a hurry though, they dispatched the next day but will take 2-3 weeks to get here.

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Any one found some where to buy a dock from and the slim port cable?
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Josh98 said:
I've ordered the XtremeGuard protectors from America, not sure if they are still doing the 70% off code but got 3 (front and back) for about £6-8 delivered.
Not a good option if in a hurry though, they dispatched the next day but will take 2-3 weeks to get here.
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For slimport I saw this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Slimport-HDMI-Connect-monitor-projector/dp/B009UZBLSG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354206124&sr=8-1
I also bought from xtreme guard and concur with the previous post. BUT even though they say it may take up to 29 days, I received mine in 5 days. Not sure if thats always going to be the case though (especially with xmas approaching).

In ordered the best skin ever screen protector from the states. It's the full body version, so front, back and sides and cost £7.20 delivered. It hasn't come yet, so can't comment on the quality, but price is good.
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I only ordered it yesterday so can't give any feedback yet, but I have ordered an XOskins front and back protector from the US.
Some details on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2008140&page=6
With the sprintxo code it came to about 15 pounds. They do a front only one too.

Just found this case: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360535014154?var=630071594227
TPU but no S-Line (I hate S-Line). Matte back. Have ordered one.

Just ordered white one. Seems to be nice. Will see when it arrives.
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Got this from ebay:
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slimport
Hi, has anyone in the UK found a slimport cable that works? After playing with a nexus 10 and streaming stuff to the TV I'm keen to do it on my nexus 4 so went searching for a slimport cable or a mhl cable. I know not all cables are the same so sought out one that claims to be for the Nexus 4 and ordered this one
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380558482303 from this ebay seller http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/vhbw24?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
unfortunately it doesn't work. Zip, nada, nothing (other than charging the phone if the charger is connected) so while I seek my money back, can anyone confirm one that does work?
a search using slimport gives just this one on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-SlimP...=US_Video_Cables_Adapters&hash=item1e7664bf40 bit costly, but i'll pay if I need to, and it works.
searching on mhl
finds the one I got and
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/iKross-MH...228948?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416dd01a14
I'm nervous as I've just checked and fpound mhl is a differnet standard to slimport so....probably why neither work
Or there's this one on amazon at 24 quid
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009UZBLSG
Any comfirmation that one of these works would be great. Even better would be a link to a cheaper one that works...but it seems to me slimport is ~25 quid not the #7 quid that MHL cables are

I just checked what I ordered... It works.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B009UZBLSG
That one.

cheers honey monster. Reading the slimport thread more fully it has to be that one really...mhl is totally differnt so the ebay items claiming to be 'mhl for nexus 4' are wrong.
right. I'll order one from amazon.

Cheers!

Right before any one says that I'm obviously a dirty hobo I just want to say I work in a newsagents and that this is mainly ink from the papers but check out my sexy white s-line tpu case lol
Any white alternatives that don't get stained so badly?