PocketPT Reviews 3rd-Party HTC Magician Cradle

[Janak Parekh]

<div class='os_post_top_link'><a href='http://www.pocketpt.net/forum/index.php?act=ST&f=42&t=3287&hl=&s=13f5c8648b613fa905572df46427e112' target='_blank'>http://www.pocketpt.net/forum/index...5572df46427e112</a><br /><br /></div><i>"In general, this lightweight, resistant cradle does his job, charging and synchronizing the Pocket PC. For those users’s that already had a Pocket PC with a docking station and now have a Qteks S100 the dockingstation may be interested in this accessory since they were used to see their Pocket Pc next to the PC’s monitor. But if you are a new Pocket PC user and don’t care about having the Qtek S100 lying on the table this isn’t a must have accessory."</i><br /><br /><img src="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/images/web/2003/parekh-20050308-iMateCradle.jpg" /><br /><br />I'm a big fan of cradles, as it allows one to connect and disconnect a Pocket PC from a computer with just one hand. That said, I'm not sure I want a cradle with a death-blue light like this -- it almost hurts my eyes just looking at the picture. 8O Nevertheless, if you're a HTC Magician owner, there aren't many choices on the market, so take a look at the review and keep electrical tape handy if necessary. ;) (Note that the review is in both Portuguese and English; scroll down for the English version.)

[Phillip Dyson]

I agree about the light.
Imagine sitting this on your nightstand trying to use it as and alarm clock. 8O

I have the same problem with my e830 stand. As it is I have to keep it in the other room when I'd rather keep it handy.

I may have to breakdown and pick up some black electrical tape.

[NunoFernandes]

Hi there, if you think the light is too strong, it's because of the picture environment, i used flash and short distance to the cradle. as you can see in the picture below, my mousepad has 4 led's which are more powerfull, let's say it's an illusion :)

http://www.pocketpt.net/forum/uploads/post-42-1110308903.jpg

Best Wishes

[yanathin]

I just used a modified spare cover of an iPod 40GB cradle. It fit perfectly, and best of all, it looks awesome sitting next to my iPod. :D

[ventivent]

Hey yanathin,

Could you take a picture of what you're talking about with the modified spare ipod cradle? I'm looking to make a cheap diy JAM cradle...