Motorola Droid Multimedia Dock (Retail Packaging) - compatible with the first Droid A855

by Motorola

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B002WB2P76
• Item model number: 89395N
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (352 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,012 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
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Product Description

Multimedia dock for Motorola Droid.

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222 of 228 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Uber Cool Factor & Functional Too, November 22, 2009

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techdad review (San Francisco Bay Area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Droid Multimedia Dock (Retail Packaging) - compatible with the first Droid A855 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I ordered the Motorola Droid Multimedia Station on the Droid's release day because I thought it was a cool idea. I didn't see it in person until it was delivered to my door and the geek in me loves it!

PROS:
- Nice build quality
- Non-skid base
- Turns your Droid into an alarm clock and weather station
- Sync your data via USB cable
- Just plain cool looking

CONS:
- Will not work with cases
- Somewhat expensive

The box includes 4 items, the actual dock, a micro USB cable, an AC adapter, and a user guide. The dock itself is very well made and is quite hefty in weight. You won't be accidentally knocking this dock around from your desk especially since it also has a non-skid base. The dock has a micro USB port that you plug the cable into and then you plug the other end into the AC adapter. This of course, powers and charges your Droid, which is perfect for your nightstand. If you want to sync your Droid, just plug the micro USB cable into your PC. This will charge your Droid too, but at a much slower rate and only when your PC is powered on.

When you dock the Droid in, the orientation changes automatically to landscape. You select what city you want your weather widget to display and boing, you have your multimedia station. The dock has magnets located in specific areas to activate this mode, which I just found can be activated by using an app called "Dockrunner." It is available for download in the Marketplace.

It's a little pricey for what it does but it is cool nonetheless. An audio out or built-in stereo speakers would've been cool but no biggie!

126 of 133 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding, but a love/hate relationship for me., December 11, 2009

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William Grasso "lordbill2" (Ma. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Motorola Droid Multimedia Dock (Retail Packaging) - compatible with the first Droid A855 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

I really wanted this for my Droid, and its good quality. When you place your Droid in this Charging Cradle/"Multimedia Station", it charges you battery and magnets activate a Multimedia mode on your phone, allowing you to brows photos, listen to music, and work with your alarm clock right on your nightstand. Not owning an iPod, I can't tell you how much I love having all mp3's and so forth available right next to my bed. This is a lovely product.

Pros and Cons:
1) The magnets override your lock feature, which may be a security issue for some.
2) The Droid won't fit in the cradle with any kind of body armor/silicone/hard plastic case attached around it. You'll have to take this off when you want to use the cradle.
3) The Multimedia mode has a built-in "dimmer" switch for night time use, but I personally find even that setting emits too much light in my room, and that makes me crazy. If you don't have an issue with things emitting light while you sleep, this is a non-issue for you.
4) The cord that comes with the cradle is the same as comes with the phone- its VERY short. I had to use a USB extension cable to get from an outlet to my nightstand.

I really like this though- the problems I have all me.

303 of 335 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Won't work with Droid X, July 21, 2010

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AndroidX - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Motorola Droid Multimedia Dock (Retail Packaging) - compatible with the first Droid A855 (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This docking station came up on a Droid X shopping list, and under a "Droid X docking station" search. Just be aware...this is not compatible with the Droid X.