Palm Touchstone Charging Dock for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi

by Palm

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.4 x 1.9 x 3 inches ; 5.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002CMEIWK
• Item model number: 3454WW
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (189 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #283 in Cell Phones & Accessories (See Top 100 in Cell Phones & Accessories)
  • #1 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > PDAs, Handhelds & Accessories > PDA & Handheld Accessories > Accessory Kits
  • #25 in Cell Phones & Accessories > Accessories > Chargers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Avoid the hassle of tangled cords and charge your Palm Pre wirelessly with this Palm Touchstone Charging Dock. The first inductive charging solution for phones, the Touchstone Charging Dock allows you to set your Palm Pre on top of the dock without worrying about connection, orientation or fit. The device remains active while charging, allowing access to the touch screen, movies or video, or the speakerphone option.

The Touchstone Charging Dock.

Palm Pre and Touchstone Back Cover sold separately.

This package includes just the Touchstone Charging Dock; to charge your device wirelessly, you also need the separately available Touchstone Back Cover for Palm Pre.

Just set your Pre with compatible Touchstone Back Cover on the Touchstone Charging Dock, and it magnetically snaps into place and begins charging. The magnets align your phone in the correct position for charging, whether in portrait or landscape mode--no cables or connectors required to attach your phone to the dock. And it charges in the same amount of time as wall charger that came with your Palm Pre.

The Charging Dock also offers a number of handy features in addition to keeping your battery topped up:

• Place your phone on the Charging Dock when you're on a call and its speakerphone automatically turns on.
• Pick your phone up from the Charging Dock while you're on speakerphone and the conversation is automatically routed back to the phone.
• For incoming phone calls, simply pick up the phone from the Charging Dock and it answers automatically, without having to tap the screen.
• When the phone is not in use, Nightstand mode displays the time and incoming notifications.

The Charging Dock also requires the International Power Charger that came with the Palm Pre to operate.

Product Description

Palm Pre Touchstone Charging Dock

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

124 of 134 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The puck is great - but be sure you have the right parts, June 28, 2009

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DCGeek1 (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Palm Touchstone Charging Dock for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi (Wireless Phone Accessory)

This dock (hockey puck) is great if you want to add a second location (office/car) to charge your touchstone-enabled Palm Pre.

If you have not yet bought any touchstone stuff, then do not buy this. You should first buy the touchstone kit Palm Pre Touchstone Kit which includes the back panel and one dock.

The confusing thing for many is powering the puck, as this dock does NOT include any cables.

The instructions state that you should not connect this dock to the USB port on your computer. The dock should be connected to an A/C power source; I hear a car charger works, as well. If you plan to buy this as a second charging location, then you're already using the cables/AC that came with your phone for your first dock. So after you buy this dock, you'll also need to buy either (a) a car charging kit or (b) a micro-USB cable and AC adapter to power this second dock.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Desk or Car, February 13, 2010

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Tim Hoag - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palm Touchstone Charging Dock for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi (Wireless Phone Accessory)

If you have the Verizon Pre Plus, ignore those saying this isn't "the kit" because you already have everything you need. The Verizon Pre comes with the Touchstone back plate, whereas the Sprint version doesn't.

I have the Verizon Pre Plus, which comes with the Touchstone compatible cover, but not the actual Touchstone. This works perfectly, right out of the box. It also works with the car adapter. It works great in the car because the bottom has a tacky surface like sticky notes, so it stays on my dashboard or shift console, making it easy to use and keeping it from sliding around and falling on the floor.

I was skeptical about whether this was worth having. Once I tried it, I am hooked. I wish it came with the phone, because it's definitely one of the best features of the Pre, by keeping it a truly wireless phone.

Well worth the Amazon price (cheaper than Verizon), and something every Verizon Pre owner should get. HIghly recommended!

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Know what you're getting, July 2, 2009

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T. Christmas "frugal quality" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Palm Touchstone Charging Dock for Palm Pre and Palm Pixi (Wireless Phone Accessory)

The touchstone is great, but as others have written, know that this one doesn't come with the magnetic Pre back cover (which is needed to charge the phone) or a charger or a charger cable. You need these separately, either taken from your primary setup or bought separately.

What hasn't been mentioned already is NOT EVERY USB charger will work with Touchstone. Only certain chargers provide enough "juice" and only certain cables actually fit the microUSB slot.

Check forums like PreCentral d o t net for a list of compatible adapters.

As a device, it's wonderful, just know what you're getting.