Here is my review of the $28 ASUS Docking Station for the Nexus 7, originally submitted at Adorama (with a little editing for the blog). If you have a Google Asus Nexus 7, especially one with a dodgy USB port, this is a must buy.
Does what it's supposed to do
By Hybrid Camera Revolution from Terra on 7/25/2013
Pros: Stable, Clever, Well designed
Cons: Inflexible (Landscape mode only - no Portrait)
Best Uses: Recharging, Content Consumption
Describe Yourself: Value Oriented
Primary use: Personal
Computer Platform: Linux
This item saved my Nexus 7 from being replaced with an iPad Mini. The flimsy ASUS USB port was bent and almost unusable for charging the device. For the last few days, I "wiggled" the adapter to get a charge - and sometimes it would short out and shut the tablet off. Grrr.
For me, the dock's ability to charge through the pogo pins is a Godsend. Now, charging is a joy instead of a nightmare, and it looks pretty darned good sitting on the desk too.
And for everyone complaining about the lack of an AC adapter - please use the AC adapter that came with your Nexus 7! (sorry for shouting). Why do you need two? Thank you.
And for everyone complaining about the lack of an AC adapter - please use the AC adapter that came with your Nexus 7! (sorry for shouting). Why do you need two? Thank you.
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