Hi there, thought i might post another little Mod that came into my mind
We all know that the Xperia-Z ist not quite an endurance runner when it comes to Battery-Life and i guess most here will most-likely have a power-bank with them, just in case.
Problem with that is, the o-rings are prone to damage due to opening the flaps all over again.
This is most-likely also a main-reason for water-damaged devices, you know it, i know it, and Sony knows that too.
So lets see what we can do to that dockingstation, so that we get a mobile Power-bank Dock.
Its actually plain simple, you simply get yourself a so called "EasyAcc 3000mah U-Bright"-Powerbank, this Powerbank fits easily centered unto the Back of the Dockingstation without being distinguishable looking at it from the front side, and if you dont know the Dockingstation even sideways.
The Dimensions:
Topside of the Sony Dock : 14,4cm x 3cm
Easyacc 3000mah U-Bright : 10,7cm x 2,2cm
A picture of the Easyacc:
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which would basically go behind the XperiaZ, and look like this Illustration:
The way you fix it in place would be really up to you, probably glued, or by using neodym-magnets, or probably even some Velcro or zip-ties.
Other than that you just really need a really short usb/-to/microusb-cable that goes from the Power-bank to the Micro-USB-Port
Hope this probably is useful for one or another!
Thanks.
That's actually not a bad idea!
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Does anyone know what the voltage/current specs of the dock that connects via the 2 connections on the left side?
Do you mean polarity or really only the specs e.g. Voltage/Amps? The dock itself has an output of 5V/1,8A which is kinda funny as the default Sony-charger is rated 5V/1,5A
The mentioned Easyacc Powerbank outputs up to 5V/2,1A without (verified) getting hot.
Hope this might help
luluchambler said:
Do you mean polarity or really only the specs e.g. Voltage/Amps? The dock itself has an output of 5V/1,8A which is kinda funny as the default Sony-charger is rated 5V/1,5A
The mentioned Easyacc Powerbank outputs up to 5V/2,1A without (verified) getting hot.
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Do you know which contact is + and - ?
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Do you know which contact is + and - ?
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Apparently, the top contact when holding the phone is +.
See this post that states that + is the left pin when looking at the dock from the front.
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kingvortex said:
Apparently, the top contact when holding the phone is +.
See this post that states that + is the left pin when looking at the dock from the front.
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If you are holding your phone horizontal with the connectors facing down (like you would put it in the dock), well then:
LEFT-> POSITIV
RIGHT-> Is negative.
Its actually even marked on the Dockingstation itself, in case you have the Dockingstation
See:
Hope this helps
Or you may consider using a power jacket, see: http://shop.brando.com/Power-Jacket-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-with-Cover-4200mAh_p09745c1512d003.html
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Or you may consider using a power jacket, see: http://shop.brando.com/Power-Jacket-for-Sony-Xperia-Z-with-Cover-4200mAh_p09745c1512d003.html
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Nice!
I had something similiar for my SGS3 but was missing something alike for the Xperia-Z.
Well i now did the modification mentioned above and iam good actually
Eventually get a power-case later on, although i kinda like the Xperia-Z as it is (thin as hell )
Thank you anyways for mentioning it, probably a better alternative to other Users
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it's right here
enjoy!
well...at least try to
gundamboy said:
it's right here
enjoy!
well...at least try to
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this is a good vid, shows all the leads etc that we will get and the unit itself which looks good.
hopefully in the next day or 2 they will upload the guy running through the software so we can see what software they included and how much they have improved it from the announcement model (if they have sorted the lag and changed or improved anything).
yeah, I'd like to see how it runs and how well it goes through the panels.
I'm considering purchasing one, just not right away...
(waiting for a price drop similar to the Xperia X1's)
double posted, my bad.
Engadget article:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/21/sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-lovingly-unboxed-on-video/
TAKE THAT KILLERSKINCANOE!!!11ONE!!1
lolz .
lol, awesome orelsi!
was wondering when you'd show up
FOCK! i knew it was a bad time to go for some smokes! lolz
good find my friend. although i'm pretty sure i watched it b4 i left. just forgot to post it... oh the thc in my blood is ****in with my memory.. oh well.. thats y i like it
it's cool, can't wait for some more videos of the UI and a whole breakdown of the unit itself.
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it's cool, can't wait for some more videos of the UI and a whole breakdown of the unit itself.
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Me too!
Great device.....
Just got my X1 few weeks ago and now change of heart already.
the only really big problem right now is the price...
my wallet doesn't hold that much money
u need a George Costanza wallet !!
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lolz
Here is what mine looks like:
damn, I DO need a big one.
gundamboy said:
damn, I DO need a big one.
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That's what she said!
P.S. Sorry, I wasn't able to stop myself .
oh damn how did i miss this! nice! lol
Sigh... after watching the video, somehow just adds to the feeling that it really ain't much of a big improvement over the X1. But well, will still get it. And hopefully, it'll be out before the 1 year warranty of my X1 expires so that I can send it for servicing. Gotta get my keyboard issue resolved, now that I realized it ain't to do with me using a custom ROM.
If you want it to feel like a "big thing" just simply think of it as a standalone phone from the Xperia series, not as a successor to the X1.
After you establish that fact, it's just a new phone in the lineup.
I hope they won't put those pathetic earphones in the final set.
I would like to LAUGH one more time about their decision to use micro usb when all the companies in the undustry have agreed to use mini usb.
Midway through the video, just after he puts in the battery (which looks to be a standard X1 BST-41 ) - he hits a switch on the side. I was originally going to ask if that might be a Hold switch like the ASUS phones have - but I realize now its actually just a battery case lock - oh well.
Can't say I like the reduction of the buttons, makes for less customization, the micro-usb means I need to get mini-micro adapters (90% of all usb non-USB-A devices I've owned since 2002 have had Mini-USB plugs). Flat screen is nice though, being a little bigger can't hurt. Nice camera, but lower frame-rate on VGA recording like the X1a now for all editions? Mostly same specs though and no idea what software it will break... makes me with hold judgment on whether I'd ever buy it though. That and the fact I have a brand new X1 to play with in my hand right now .
Peter
P.S. Just saw your reply above me orelsi, I wish Mini-USB were the standard but I keep reading that it's now micro-usb - I'd be happy if you can prove me wrong on this Ref: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2341261,00.asp
What type of batteries? Replaceable, I can go to my local Walmart and get some? Are they in that hump?
-CC
10-14 hrs battery life on 4 D batteries... not bad
4 D cell batteries? Any image showing them or how they get put in?
I'm interpretting it as meaning that the battery can be replaced fairly easily by the user if it starts loosing the ability to loose charge.
As in not something you would do every day, more after a year of use etc.
Just speculating though...
Zuber
twospirits said:
4 D cell batteries? Any image showing them or how they get put in?
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sorry i was joking about the D batteries..sarcasm doesn't work good on the internet although rohan has stated that the battery WILL be replaceable
Crimton said:
sorry i was joking about the D batteries..sarcasm doesn't work good on the internet although rohan has stated that the battery WILL be replaceable
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I guessed you were, but wasn't completely sure...
It would be good if the batteries were swappable as in 'Nokia Battery' sense rather than when they are worn out sense. Still, just being changable yourself with Notion Ink approval is a good start.
Zuber
In a break down of a prototype by engadget you can see the red battery cells in the hump.
clockcycle said:
In a break down of a prototype by engadget you can see the red battery cells in the hump.
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Linky please.
TS
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Linky please.
TS
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Thanks for the image, its interesting to note that there is alot of space between the motherboard and the ports, one of the reasons why the bezel is so big is because Rohan mentioned that was due to the ports. But it looks like it can have gotten a smaller bezel by positioning the ports all to one side or at the bottom.
TS
I don't think that these images shows the real product, they take it in june.
You can see that there's no camera on this picture :
http://nifaq.pbworks.com/w/page/34160809/2d-–-Power-and-Battery
The only lithium batteries I know of in the round configuration are A123 brand batteries. They are lithium, but slightly different chemically. They run at 3.6v nominal as opposed to 3.7v, but are safer, more stable and have longer lifespan before needing replaced. I would know for sure If I knew the voltage of the battery pack.
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http://nifaq.pbworks.com/w/page/34160809/2d-–-Power-and-Battery
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I'm not helping with the faq anymore because of differences with Tim of the addicts. However that world look much more professional without the rechargeable cat.
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I don't think that these images shows the real product, they take it in june.
You can see that there's no camera on this picture :
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Thats the same unit NVIDIA showed off at CES, old model.
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Better Batteries.
With the pictures in the latest 'Factory Shots,' these cells look like standard 18650-style cells. I have seen unreliable claims of up to 3.2Ah per cell for a Chinese cell. And a more reliable 2.9 Ah for a Panasonic cell.
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-g...ells-NCR18650-2-9-Ah-2900mAh-wholesalers.html
http://www.aliexpress.com/product-f...lithium-battery-3200mAH-3-7V-wholesalers.html
The Adam's 24.6Wh cells correspond to less than 2.2Ah cells. This means that we could potentially upgrade Adam from a 6-9 hour device to a 8-20 hour device.
Does this void the warranty?
Hi Folks,
Well, I've had my TF for a few weeks now and its been great !
I use my Dock almost every day, mainly to provide more juice etc ...
Anyhoo .. i also use a Poetic case on the pad which i rarely take off, even when its docked. Today though i noticed a wear mark on the rear of the tablet and couldnt figure out where it came from .. untill i noticed that its in the same place the dock bracket edge is
It seems to effect one side more then the other (Right side... Left if you look at it from the back )
Has anyone else noticed this? .. The felt inside the dock bracket is still there so i dont know why it would cause it to rub ... and its only been a few weeks !!
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rly ... remove the ASUS Model sticker
im still rocking my stickers too its been months
OP: Now that you mention it, I do notice some spots on the back of my tab that aren't as shiny as the rest of it. Thanks for pointing out something I probably would never have noticed. >.<
Seriously, though-- I don't really care at this point. Perhaps I would if it was noticeably discolored.
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rly ... remove the ASUS Model sticker
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Why for? I still have mine on.
I have used the dock everyday for atleast 2 months, sometimes inserting and removing several times a day and I dont see anything. Guess I'm lucky
Sent from my Infuse... Love it!
saw the one at bestbuy and that one is marked pretty badly.
I have the same thing on the same side of my tablet as the OP.
My guess is that adding a little padding like a small piece from a micro-fiber cloth on each side of the dock may prevent further wear.
I know there is a felt-like material already there, but beefing up the padding may help. I haven't done anything to it
since it doesn't seem to be too severe.
Im going to do the same :-( its wierd it doesnt seem to happen with everyone though.
Small differences in manufacturing are to blame, its not really something they'd be able to see when making the device.
I also have a dock that does not lay flat when the tablet is docked and opened, it teeters a tiny bit and if it is on an uneven surface it will pivot around unless I hold it down.
Seriously... you are worried about cosmetic issues!
I'd be more concerned if my TF was overusing the battery, or the wifi reception was poor and dropping out of service.
Had it been a case of the screen was coming away from the casing or one of the ports was failing then yes I would understand.
Surely the basic operation is what you should be concerned about... not how it looks.
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Seriously... you are worried about cosmetic issues!
I'd be more concerned if my TF was overusing the battery, or the wifi reception was poor and dropping out of service.
Had it been a case of the screen was coming away from the casing or one of the ports was failing then yes I would understand.
Surely the basic operation is what you should be concerned about... not how it looks.
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Well ... Put it this way .. When i noticed it, i wasnt shaking like a ****ting dog!.
Alls im saying is its not supposed to wear like that within a few weeks.
Its works as it should, battery life is superb etc etc...
You may not like your stuff to look good, but i prefer to keep my belongings in a decent condition also helps when/if you want to sell it on ...
Anker® Astro3E 10000mAh Dual 5V 3A USB Output External Battery Pack: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009USAJCC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prod_ttl_hst_61
I bought one a while back for $50, and let me say, it's something everyone needs....
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My review on this product is basically this.....
This product is amazing in every way it's described. Small, portable, lightweight, lots of energy, and can charge anything.
It comes with 2 ports to charge (can be used at the same time), and 1 port to charge the actual battery.
Can charge my iPhone more than 6 times....I have not been able to test it efficiently, but it works, and it works well!
How to describe this product....
Think of an iPhone 4 in a Otterbox. Now imagine it was a bit longer like an iPhone5. Now imagine that it looks like an iPhone, yet there isn't really a screen, it's just for looks. Now what you do is you put this charger in your pocket with your phone when it's getting low (or in the car, in a bag, purse, whatever), and than you instantly have POWER IN YOUR PANTS.
I've been questioned....why do you have a wire coming out of your pants? How are you charging your phone while walking around? What type of magic is this?
On a more serious note...everyone phone dies...everyone wishes they could charge their phone while moving, and they also wish their phones would never die. This device does that and more.
It's programmed to charge iPhones and Androids faster than normal.
It comes with a ton of connectors to charge tablets, all phones, laptops, and basically anything I can think of.
for $40...it's a steal. Buy it, you'll love it. Thank me Later ♥
My review on Amazon is very basic, and lists the only two flaws I saw....
1) The iPhone connector will unattach itself from the provided cord that comes with the device. I think the same applies for Androids, and tablets. I suggest using the standard cord your device comes with to connect to the external battery.
2) there's a lot of important attachments that come in this very small bag, and all the pieces are very small. None of them are really needed besides the USB cord to charge the battery, but I wouldn't want to lose them, and yet they are so small...I likely will. Wish there was a small zipper in the protective pouch it comes in.
Conclusion:
★★★★★/★★★★★ (A universal product that should be owned by everyone)
Cost: $25-$40...I suggest buying the largest one, simply because it's an amazing deal. I bought it for $50 not too long ago, and it can be a life saver. (Think about the shows where you get lost in the woods, and your phone dies) ^_^
Edit: basically changed my review on amazon to this. Hope that's alright with you guys.
where is the link for this thing or even a name for it to buy? i am not seeing it. sorry if i missed something.
pomtouch said:
where is the link for this thing or even a name for it to buy? i am not seeing it. sorry if i missed something.
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My apologies, I seem to have forgotten to place both! It's made by Anker, or can be found at iAnker.com, or this direct link to Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009USAJCC/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prod_ttl_hst_61
Sorry about that!
Anker user checking in. Love mind, hooks a great charge and is portable enough to carry around.
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Hi guys,
I just got done modding my Note 2 to do wireless charging and I'm extremely happy about it!
It is super easy and simple. Unscrew the back, solder copper tapes on the terminals that already exist.
It would have taken me 5 minutes if I had a good soldering iron... Mine sucked really bad (the tip wouldn't heat up right) so it took more like 10 minutes.
Here is a Youtube link to a nice tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDSyjl_2CXo
Here is a cheap wireless tag + charger for Note 2 from China for $50. Took 2 weeks to get here. (Cheapest I could find for both coil and charger) It works great. Charging distance is 5mm and output is 1000mA. Not fast but good enough.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170995097433?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
When you get the wireless tag you just need to heat up the terminals and take them off. You can leave the terminals on, but it's pretty thick, adds about 1-2mm of thickness so you'll need to buy a bigger cover to use it without taking them off. Tutorial here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5bnenaI86I&feature=youtu.be
The wireless tag adds very slight bulk, maybe a slight curve where it bulges out the most, but the regular backing will close and it's barely noticeable. Especially since I use my Note II in a case I won't ever see it. It may bug some people that don't use any case or cover.
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Here is my Note II charging.
I found that wireless charging on a flat surface was actually too big of a hassle... I had to position it right and trying to operate the phone while charging was difficult because it would slide off.
This was what I had in mind when I did the mod, to have it in a stand. I had a Belkin Flipblade stand, so I put the charging plate there and now all I need to do is slip the phone in it. (I had to attach some stuff in front to keep the Note from sliding off the stand as you can see)
I did this mod because I wanted to be able to sit in front of my desk, slip the phone on a stand which will automatically start charging, and listen to music through my Logitech speakers wirelessly. (Bluetooth audio receiver is on its way as I write...)
Charging plate
This notification pops up every time I put the Note on the charger. I'd like to get rid of this notification but I don't know how... No big deal, though.
Also another thing is, keeping the screen on while charging option doesn't work with wireless charging and this really bugs.. I guess I'll have to do some search to do this.
Anyway just wanted to show off..
looks great, i have the same charging pad, let me try diy a dock station with that like u!
Also I downloaded Tasker to keep screen on while charging. Works like a charm!
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i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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I don't think any version of the phone has wireless charging without modding..
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986016
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945582
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028631
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i couldn't figure out why you needed to mod it... then i saw that you had a Verizon phone in the pics... if i was you I would change the thread title to include VZW or something
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You know what.. I thought I was posting a forum specific to Verizon Note II...
How long does it take to fully charge?