So I'm most likely buying the Otterbox Commuter case from HTCPedia because its a few bucks cheaper than Amazon ($30 compared to $35, also amazon after taxes would be even more expensive).
Though, all orders over $50 get free shipping on HTCpedia. So I'm wondering if I should splurge on an MHL>HDMI adapter, but if so, which?
http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-mhl-adapter.html - this seems to be the official HTC version for $30
http://shop.htcpedia.com/mhl-to-hdmi-adapter.html - not sure if it's 3rd party, or if it works any differently than the HTC version. $20
Are these adapters different quality as other products are too, or is there a standard 5V - 1A output? What do you guys have/recommend.
Thank you!
-Mark
I already bought a 5 dollar one from amazon. Even if it breaks, I could still buy 2 more and have them be cheaper than the official one. I'm not recommending people to buy or to not buy the htc branded adapter. I'm just comparing this to all name brand stuff that doesn't offer anything more than the cheaper product.
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Unless you're going to be playing movies/videos while away from your phone without needing to be able to remote control it, MHL sucks. I would recommend just not getting it.
yousefak said:
Unless you're going to be playing movies/videos while away from your phone without needing to be able to remote control it, MHL sucks. I would recommend just not getting it.
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http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Adapter-IMPROVED-Protocol-Sensation/dp/B005F9W6DU
this mhl adapter has remote control protocol so your tvs remote can send commands down the hdmi cable $13 shipped
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Electronic_crap has a cable called "LinkIT HDMI Cable for the Viewsonic gTablet"
HDMI Cable for Viewsonic gTablet
* Straight Through PDMI to HDMI
* 3 Foot
Has anyone used this yet? Does it work? check out the pic
I have seen videos on youtube of it working from that website. But $30 can be better spent IMHO. I keep praying fro monoprice to sell one for $5.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX9KMw4kgfI&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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worked for me
Fresh50 said:
I have seen videos on youtube of it working from that website. But $30 can be better spent IMHO. I keep praying fro monoprice to sell one for $5.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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Ah! Had no idea, thanks for the intel.
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That is pretty unlikely since the cable was ordered custom by Steve (electroniccrap.com). And considering it is less than half the price of the docking station (which is the ONLY other way to get the output) it is not a bad deal.
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Not sure there is anything made in china that is exclusive to any one any more.
The cable is available for as low as $20 (pack of 50) and $34 (single purchases) free shipped from China.
I also need to correct you on the math, $30+ shipping @electroniccrap is not less than half the price of the docking station, the fact is the total cost would be very comparable (if not more for international shipments) to the discounted rate for docking station $43.69 shipped world wide (merimobiles with "welcome" discount code)
cool, video does work. Hopefully someone in China posts this up on ebay for alot cheaper. The price for a single cable is still a bit expensive.
This is definitely a unique cable because i can't find another similar cable anywhere.
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This is definitely a unique cable because i can't find another similar cable anywhere.
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Where have you been looking ?!
Check the links I posted above, its all over DHgate.
Here it is on Aliexpress too.
As title, why are they so damn expensive? Cheapest I see is £50 from korea on ebay! I was expecting them to be a couple of quid?
try amazon
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try amazon
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I cannot find a cheap cable in amazon.
So if you know a shop please tell us.
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HDMI cables in general can be more expensive than you'd expect, but here's a reasonably priced adapter...
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/bizlink-mhl-to-hdmi-tv-out-adapter-black-p29839.htm
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mhl&x=0&y=0
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You can also try monoprice.com
to answer the initial question: why are they expensive?
because while they are often referred to as adapters, they are actually not. an adapter is something that changes the shape of plugs from one shape to another, like travel adapters for different outlets, the usb otg adapter or when you have a cinch to 3.5mm plug. but this box does way more than just convert the shape, it converts the signal. there is a chip in there that does a lot of work which is also why you need a power supply, it doesn't just charge the phone, it also powers the mhl chip.
and since it actually does something and is not just a piece of wire, it might well cost 20eur, but certainly 50 pounds is too much, i'd have to agree with you on that. still, i am waiting for a cheap german shop to offer them. way less trouble with payment and shipment.
Is it Mini Usb or Micro Usb, is there even a difference? Is it a specific type of cord that came with my phone in the first place, or can I pick up any cheapo cord and not notice a difference?
I can't believe I lost it, I still have the wall plugin that uses Usb2.0 or the full sized Usb, I just don't have the cord... Sorry if this is a dumb question but yeah I'm flat broke right now, don't want to have to buy two cords.
Also I'll be going into an actual store to buy it because I neeeeed to charge my phone right now, It's at like 2% battery but turned off at the moment. Would Bestbuy/Futureshop be the place to go, or can I just go into the walmart electronics section and get whatever cords are there? Or should I just get a cheapo cord from Wal Mart and order a better quality one online when I get more money?
Any micro USB cable will do. There's nothing special about one or the other.
I've usually bought them on amazon for a buck or so each. Someone already posted a link in this forum but here it is
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Repla...UOQI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333654884&sr=8-1
It is $1.90 with free shipping.
If you cannot wait I'd just order that, go to BestBuy and paid their ridiculous $20-30 for the cable, use it, then once you get the one from Amazon, return the one at BestBuy.
I've found BestBuy very useful for getting something to use until my package comes from Amazon or Newegg.
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I've usually bought them on amazon for a buck or so each. Someone already posted a link in this forum but here it is
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Repla...UOQI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333654884&sr=8-1
It is $1.90 with free shipping.
If you cannot wait I'd just order that, go to BestBuy and paid their ridiculous $20-30 for the cable, use it, then once you get the one from Amazon, return the one at BestBuy.
I've found BestBuy very useful for getting something to use until my package comes from Amazon or Newegg.
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not to sound like a ****, but maybe it's people like you that makes **** cost more for the rest of us. plan ahead and save everyone the trouble.
because I'm unwilling to spend $20-30 on something that costs them about a buck? Their markup is just ridiculous. If they had it reasonably priced, at most $5 it would be a different story. But when they have no employees, they close down the front registers so they can have a full 2 people working on customer service, returns, and checking people out, then 2 more running the entire floor for sales, they do not need that kind of markup, so why pay it.
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because I'm unwilling to spend $20-30 on something that costs them about a buck? Their markup is just ridiculous. If they had it reasonably priced, at most $5 it would be a different story. But when they have no employees, they close down the front registers so they can have a full 2 people working on customer service, returns, and checking people out, then 2 more running the entire floor for sales, they do not need that kind of markup, so why pay it.
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if you find their price unreasonable, then don't buy it. buying and returning a perfectly useable product is a douche move no matter how you look at it.
My local Staples has a combo cable pack for about $10 with two cables - one mini USB and one micro USB.
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because I'm unwilling to spend $20-30 on something that costs them about a buck? Their markup is just ridiculous. If they had it reasonably priced, at most $5 it would be a different story. But when they have no employees, they close down the front registers so they can have a full 2 people working on customer service, returns, and checking people out, then 2 more running the entire floor for sales, they do not need that kind of markup, so why pay it.
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They used to have more employees but due to people buying stuff then returning it, they had to cut back.
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if you find their price unreasonable, then don't buy it. buying and returning a perfectly useable product is a douche move no matter how you look at it.
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i doubt robin hood saw it as a douche move
monoprice.com
Great price, fast shipping and high quality cables. The USB cables I bought from them are great quality and longer. I think I punched the 6 footers.
I purchase all my cables from them.
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One thing to remember - some cheap microUSB cables possess only the two internal links needed for charging. A true data cable has five internal wires. It's almost impossible to tell from pictures which is which, but generally the two-wire ones are labelled as 'charge only' or something similar.
Caught me off-guard once when trying to connect to PC, didn't know what was up. Turns out the USB connector only had two contacts!
Just figured i would share... i won a bid on eBAY for the Original OEM Docking Station which is typically $49.99 - got it for $21 - SHIPPED
If you are in the market for one, i would definitely go to eBAY. It works perfectly, excellent build quality too. Comes with a charger (says it's 0.15A) so i'm using my A/c charger naturally... lol
Do you have the URL?
For that price...sounds too good to pass up on it.
I noticed the $49.99 dock (/w extra battery) is straight from Samsung's site.
I did find that exact item for $40 on shopandroid...but still considered it a bit pricey based on my current budget.
Aerials said:
Do you have the URL?
For that price...sounds too good to pass up on it.
I noticed the $49.99 dock (/w extra battery) is straight from Samsung's site.
I did find that exact item for $40 on shopandroid...but still considered it a bit pricey based on my current budget.
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well... it was an auction on eBAY
Just search for it on ebay but not "BUT IT NOW" i won the auction .. however there were probably 10 other auctions that were the same and nobody bid on them. it was very easy to pick up
Does the dock have hdmi out?
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I bought an OEM Samsung EDD-D1G8BE for around $25 shipped, saw it on a few daily deal sites a while back. It is a Samsung GALAXY Multimedia Desktop Dock (the box has a "Compatible with Galaxy Note" sticker on it.) It has a LINE OUT and the micro usb, but that's it. Also, it doesn't fit with any case I have tried. I was wondering if it is really a true LINE OUT or is it the same as the headphone jack. When using the line out you can still control the volume with the phone, which is not the case with LINE OUT, as far as I know.
Puremobile is haveing a 35% off sale! and they have the nice OEM desktop dock!
http://www.puremobile.ca/samsung-eddd1e1begcan-galaxy-note-desk-top-dock
Check it out! cost me 45$usd after hst and shipping.
10$ cheaper than bestbuys before tax/shipping. (maybe they will price match)
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product...dd1e1begcan-black-eddd1e1begcan/10199237.aspx
Price has since gone up... thread closed...
Public service announcement:
Gold Plated HDMI to HDMI Mini cable, 2 M / 6.56 FT for $0.03 + shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Gold-Plated-HDMI-Mini-cable/dp/B00104XCVO/
I have no relationship with the seller and can't even buy one myself because I'm not in the US...
Whoa thats way over priced just kidden, jeedh makes ya wonder how a place like bestbuy can get away with selling a cheaper version of the same cable but for 30 to 50 bucks! Makes me absolutely sick. Great find thanks a lot. Now find us a tablet for 10 bucks
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Whoa thats way over priced
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It is now... it's gone up 100% already... now it's $0.06!
Only problem with this deal...
The Transformer Prime uses a MICRO-HDMI cable. Not Mini-HDMI.
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Type-Mic...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1336744391&sr=1-21
$0.19+$2.85(P&H) Six Foot Micro-HDMI to HDMI Cable
Still can go for this instead:
Micro HDMI 3 ft for $.01
or this
6.5 Ft micro HDMI fo $.01
The catch.... about $3.00 shipping and handling. Looks like there is a price war going on at Amazon with third party vendors, charging only a penny, but then upping the "shipping and handling". Most are from Hong Kong companies, but some ship from US if thats where you are located.
Summary of Micro-HDMI offers
I would personally rather spend $10 on this 10-Foot Micro-HDMI cable from Newegg.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882270039
This way I actually have someone that can be held responsible if the cable doesn't work.
If you are put off by the Amazon sellers you could go here...
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...d=1025301&p_id=6974&seq=1&format=1#largeimage
I use a micro-hdmi cable that I bought from ebay for around $3 for my evo 4g that works great. There's no point in spending extra money when it's cable that either works or does not.
I always seem to forget about monoprice for some reason. Just got their 15 foot cable with ferrite choke for like $11 after s & h. That's only seventy cents a foot and from a respectable online website.