Color Docking station

booklover6 · 01-31-2012, 12:19 PM

Is anyone excited about this docking station? I am strongly considering ordering one when they are available.

Reader Dock

It would be nice if I didn't have to remove my Trident Aegis hard shell to put it in the docking station, not sure if it will squeeze in or not.

I will probably get one.

thecdn · 01-31-2012, 01:36 PM

Looks neat but $55?!?! That's about twice as much as I'd want to pay. I might be interested in a stand alone charger but don't think I'd actually use it in the stand - the hands on portability is what I like.

I too have the Trident Aegis and knowing how much it adds to the size of the NC I doubt it would fit with it on. Otherwise it would be pretty loose without it.

booklover6 · 01-31-2012, 03:19 PM

I think the price is reasonable...but no word if there is a shipping charge tacked onto that. I am fond of free shipping. Its not just a stand charger, its got speakers, would be a nice thing for watching movies or streaming Pandora radio.

rxmom03 · 02-01-2012, 12:20 AM

I love it! I have been looking for some type of speakers for my NC. With using this, I can watch Netflix while I am in my kitchen.

Mary

Red Alert · 02-03-2012, 10:19 PM

The thing that would concern me is the USB connection. Just attaching the cord is a problem at times when you can maneuver both the plug and the NC to make the connection. Now you plan to just "drop" it into the stand? Well I hope the connection stands up to the job and doesn't get damaged.

booklover6 · 02-10-2012, 09:08 PM

Hmmm I just noticed that it uses "your existing charging cord." I had thought it would not need to use the B&N cord. It looks like you plug the Nook cord into the back of the base of the station. That seems odd to me. Now I am going to hold off and wait to hear reviews from people who get them.

taustin · 02-11-2012, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booklover6

Hmmm I just noticed that it uses "your existing charging cord." I had thought it would not need to use the B&N cord. It looks like you plug the Nook cord into the back of the base of the station. That seems odd to me. Now I am going to hold off and wait to hear reviews from people who get them.

That's because it's not a standard USB cord. The plug that goes in is a little bit longer so that it can provide more power than the USB spec allows for, which means faster charge time. It's actually a good thing, if it's going to charge the reader.

tubemonkey · 02-11-2012, 08:17 PM

For $55~60, a NC/T cable/charger should be included.

A dock needs to be somewhat permanent. Having to remove the cable/charger for use in another room or while traveling is unacceptable. Getting a spare cable/charger ($25) for practical use makes the dock even more expensive: more like $80~85. Way too much.

booklover6 · 02-12-2012, 04:26 PM

I thought it would be something that would help extend the life of the original cord. Oh well. Guess we don't need it anyway. With the Trident Aegis rubbery shell that its in, its easy to prop up.

Red Alert · 02-25-2012, 08:23 PM

I suspect the docking station is nothing more than a "stand-up" USB port that enables you to leave it sitting on the desk and just dropping in the Nook. I had a similar device for my old Motorola Satellite cell phone. It worked great. I just think the USB/power connection on the Nooks are a bit too fiddly for a dock. I could be wrong.

01-31-2012, 12:19 PM	#1
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Docking station Is anyone excited about this docking station? I am strongly considering ordering one when they are available. Reader Dock It would be nice if I didn't have to remove my Trident Aegis hard shell to put it in the docking station, not sure if it will squeeze in or not. I will probably get one.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Docking Book Browser	ayjay3	Sigil	4	11-25-2011 04:02 AM
Sell Sony Reader PRS-500 + Docking Cradle + Leather Cover $200	eskin	Flea Market	2	08-23-2008 09:31 AM
Docking the Asus EEE for use as a desktop machine	mogui	Alternative Devices	14	05-19-2008 02:50 PM
iLiad Docking station	mac	iRex Developer's Corner	2	10-31-2007 12:09 PM
Ended Sony Reader PRS-500 for sale with Docking Charger and Pouch	DougFNJ	Flea Market	1	10-31-2007 09:31 AM

01-31-2012, 01:36 PM	#2
thecdn Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: North Lauderdale, FL Device: Nook Color, Nexus 7	Looks neat but $55?!?! That's about twice as much as I'd want to pay. I might be interested in a stand alone charger but don't think I'd actually use it in the stand - the hands on portability is what I like. I too have the Trident Aegis and knowing how much it adds to the size of the NC I doubt it would fit with it on. Otherwise it would be pretty loose without it.

01-31-2012, 03:19 PM	#3
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I think the price is reasonable...but no word if there is a shipping charge tacked onto that. I am fond of free shipping. Its not just a stand charger, its got speakers, would be a nice thing for watching movies or streaming Pandora radio.

02-01-2012, 12:20 AM	#4
rxmom03 Addict Posts: 217 Karma: 539264 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW, TX Device: Pixel 8, iPad Air, Kobo Aura One, Kobo Clara 2E	I love it! I have been looking for some type of speakers for my NC. With using this, I can watch Netflix while I am in my kitchen. Mary

02-03-2012, 10:19 PM	#5
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	The thing that would concern me is the USB connection. Just attaching the cord is a problem at times when you can maneuver both the plug and the NC to make the connection. Now you plan to just "drop" it into the stand? Well I hope the connection stands up to the job and doesn't get damaged.

02-10-2012, 09:08 PM	#6
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	Hmmm I just noticed that it uses "your existing charging cord." I had thought it would not need to use the B&N cord. It looks like you plug the Nook cord into the back of the base of the station. That seems odd to me. Now I am going to hold off and wait to hear reviews from people who get them.

02-11-2012, 08:17 PM	#8
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,476 Karma: 158151390 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	For $55~60, a NC/T cable/charger should be included. A dock needs to be somewhat permanent. Having to remove the cable/charger for use in another room or while traveling is unacceptable. Getting a spare cable/charger ($25) for practical use makes the dock even more expensive: more like $80~85. Way too much.

02-12-2012, 04:26 PM	#9
booklover6 Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,533 Karma: 14008730 Join Date: May 2008 Location: PA (USA) Device: Kobo Clara, 2E, Libre, PW4, PW5, 2022 Kindle	I thought it would be something that would help extend the life of the original cord. Oh well. Guess we don't need it anyway. With the Trident Aegis rubbery shell that its in, its easy to prop up.

02-25-2012, 08:23 PM	#10
Red Alert Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 1020754 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Silverdale, Washington Device: NookColor & Nook Tablet. Sony PRS-505 loaned to brother.	I suspect the docking station is nothing more than a "stand-up" USB port that enables you to leave it sitting on the desk and just dropping in the Nook. I had a similar device for my old Motorola Satellite cell phone. It worked great. I just think the USB/power connection on the Nooks are a bit too fiddly for a dock. I could be wrong.

Advert

Advert