Going back today. The charge ports are sporadic in working. Even if it was a perfect unit I'd send it back. I bought it with the belief that it could be used with iPhone and would allow one handed operation (in other words allow one to place the iPhone in the dock piece and connect to the charger). As it is designed, the piece holding the lightning connector is way too big so the lightning connector is not firm in the base of the base and just retracts back into the base. (If that makes any sense at all! LOL)
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Too bad, but understandable.
Of the combo stands I've seen, the Belkin Valet at the Apple stores is the nicest. It's a retail exclusive for Apple, but it can also be ordered directly from Belkin, and they do run discount promos. I'm waiting to see what BF will bring.
Of the combo stands I've seen, the Belkin Valet at the Apple stores is the nicest. It's a retail exclusive for Apple, but it can also be ordered directly from Belkin, and they do run discount promos. I'm waiting to see what BF will bring.
I love this one also. I don't use it to hold my phone but I like what it does for the watch. Just ordered a second one to replace the one I sold with my previous watch.
I ordered the Orzly TPU stand. It's the best compromise for my taste for now, and cheap enough.
I just couldn't abide by the side exit for the cable on the Spigen (or Qadou or Fintie clones).
The Moko gives the open for rear or side exit, but neither it nor almost identical Spigen have any sort of rear support for a heavier band, like the extended foot of the Orzly. Some reviews also cited that it could be unbalance and not have enough rake, but that could be user error.
The Elevation Labs lacks any sort of bottom support and relies entirely on the magnetic force of the puck; instant elimination.
The biggest complaint about the Orzly is the acute angle of the cable, but since it's not subject to continual working stress, I'm willing to take that risk. It's also a little larger than the rest, but still not obtrusive to me.
Paid little attention to all the complaints about the issues with the various adhesive fastening methods; it was quite apparent to me what adhesives are supposed to do, and the risks associated with applying them to delicate or valued surfaces. Still, it would be nice if the vendors included the pads as an option, but not pre-attached to the stands out of the package.
I just couldn't abide by the side exit for the cable on the Spigen (or Qadou or Fintie clones).
The Moko gives the open for rear or side exit, but neither it nor almost identical Spigen have any sort of rear support for a heavier band, like the extended foot of the Orzly. Some reviews also cited that it could be unbalance and not have enough rake, but that could be user error.
The Elevation Labs lacks any sort of bottom support and relies entirely on the magnetic force of the puck; instant elimination.
The biggest complaint about the Orzly is the acute angle of the cable, but since it's not subject to continual working stress, I'm willing to take that risk. It's also a little larger than the rest, but still not obtrusive to me.
Paid little attention to all the complaints about the issues with the various adhesive fastening methods; it was quite apparent to me what adhesives are supposed to do, and the risks associated with applying them to delicate or valued surfaces. Still, it would be nice if the vendors included the pads as an option, but not pre-attached to the stands out of the package.
I'm actually now using the Orzly Nightstand in my car and charging it on my commute to work instead of over night. It's working wonders and I can use the Sleep Tracking apps now!
See what I mean here:
See what I mean here:
My husband has this one. He really likes it. A bit spendy I thought though.I actually went with the belkin valet stand & i haven't had a issue with it since
I actually just got this one this weekend and love it. Had a little issue getting the cable right so it wouldn't pop out but once I did then haven't had an issue. Doesn't take much space and makes it much simper to get the watch on the charger instead of laying it down and having to worry about the cable being flipped over.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01EKLWUFM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I've been using this for my 7+ and series 2 - loving it so far - the price has jumped up to some ridiculous 89 dollars though.
I paid 55. Super happy with it - only thing that ever catches my eye is the belkin valet - but at 130 dollars easy pass.
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How do you feel about it? It keeps catching my eye, but 130 bucks...OOF.
I've been using this for my 7+ and series 2 - loving it so far - the price has jumped up to some ridiculous 89 dollars though.
I paid 55. Super happy with it - only thing that ever catches my eye is the belkin valet - but at 130 dollars easy pass.
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I actually went with the belkin valet stand & i haven't had a issue with it since
How do you feel about it? It keeps catching my eye, but 130 bucks...OOF.
The Belkin Valet is nice. Unfortunately, even though it's also available from Belkin directly, they exclude it from their 25% discount code sales. I thought that could be a back door, since Apple Stores don't discount, but it didn't work.
$89 for the other one isn't that bad, considering it has both an integral charging puck and Lightning connector. There are others that aren't cheap and still force one to BYO. It's also in the same ballpark as the plastic Belkin PowerHouse.
I've no complaints with my $8 Orzly.
I bought this stand with a discount for black friday
https://www.amazon.com/Simpeak-4-port-Charging-Dock-Station/dp/B018QE74AK
It is really convenient since you have 4 USB ports with just one plug on the wall. One is hidden inside the box, you can put the Watch charging cable there and have 3 additional ports for charging other appliances. I use it to charge the Watch and iPhone simultaneously and I have two more ports so I can charge the iPad as well.
I really like the Belkin stand but is too pricey, it includes charging for Watch but I only charge my Watch during the night and I don't travel frequently, so I don't need a second charging cable and I paid only $20 for my stand so it was a good deal
https://www.amazon.com/Simpeak-4-port-Charging-Dock-Station/dp/B018QE74AK
It is really convenient since you have 4 USB ports with just one plug on the wall. One is hidden inside the box, you can put the Watch charging cable there and have 3 additional ports for charging other appliances. I use it to charge the Watch and iPhone simultaneously and I have two more ports so I can charge the iPad as well.
I really like the Belkin stand but is too pricey, it includes charging for Watch but I only charge my Watch during the night and I don't travel frequently, so I don't need a second charging cable and I paid only $20 for my stand so it was a good deal
Completely agree mate, can't see any reason to go buy anything more expensive. Ordered another one the other day as a stocking filler for my Mum/Dad for Christmas!
Heres a three in one which i ordered on the Evolus Kickstarter by Enblue.
If I hadn't gotten their original stand, I'd have gotten this one. Their stuff is art.
Does anyone know of the Twelve South Hirise Duet was discontinued? It was just released a month or so ago, and now its unavailable on Amazon and on the Twelve South website.
So sorry for any confusion. It's currently out of stock and due to a back-order situation with Watch charging discs we are currently on a production hold. Because we most likely won't have more until mid-2017 we have pulled it down from the site for the time being. Thanks.
Thanks for the quick response. Big fan of your products!
Interesting. Apple (or their supplier) won't be able to supply such discs for six months?
Is there anyone actually running the MfAW program?
