[MrKyoo]

Well, any luck?

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by seidioseidio

I'll check on this again and see if I can get an updated ETA.

Thanks

Any update? I have a friends birthday coming up and this would be a great gift, not to mention I would like one myself (we both have the hybrid case).

[MrKyoo]

^ Depending on when your friends BDay is, you might want to get a backup plan.

[s_rage]

Originally Posted by shaun27612

(we both have the hybrid case).

Not sure if you noticed or not, but the original post did not make clear whether this will work with the hybrid case. I asked about this previously in the thread but didn't get an answer.

[bbkat]

Originally Posted by numetheus

No. You dont have to plug the USB cable into the side of the BlackBerry. It uses the recharging contacts, which are the brass colored metal contacts to the left and right of the locking button for the battery door. Its more convenient because you can just quickly drop it into the cradle without having to mess with the cable to the side of the BB. For me, this would be nice because I am often in the dark at night trying to feel the cable into the usb hole in the curve. With this, I can just drop it in there. Much more convenient.

I remember back in the day when ALL PDA units came with a cradle standard, and only the cheap units were missing one. This would be a nice addition.

I think this is great. I for one hate crawling behind my furniture to plug my charger into an outlet.... not to even mention the charger prongs move so you have to line up just right with the outlet, else the prongs just close in. With the cradle you connect the usb and leave it there... no fiddling with cords... just put the phone in the cradle and go. Fabulous!

[fbueller]

Will any of these connect to the computer and sync also? Or are they all charging only?

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by MrKyoo

^ Depending on when your friends BDay is, you might want to get a backup plan.

The backup plan is firmly in place.

My understanding of this cradle (and the delays) is that it is intended to work with the Slim case on the device. Check the product description for the Pearl2 version (http://www.seidioonline.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=599), the 8310 is supposed to carry the same design aspects. If it turns out, that this is not the case, I will not be purchasing the cradle, since removing the case would be more trouble than plugging the phone in.

And this cradle is charging only, it uses the exposed connection pads (brass colored) on the back of the phone to pass the charge to the battery. Data cannot be past in this manner.

[NCBuckeye]

Originally Posted by shaun27612

The backup plan is firmly in place.

My understanding of this cradle (and the delays) is that it is intended to work with the Slim case on the device. Check the product description for the Pearl2 version (http://www.seidioonline.com/index.as...OD&ProdID=599), the 8310 is supposed to carry the same design aspects. If it turns out, that this is not the case, I will not be purchasing the cradle, since removing the case would be more trouble than plugging the phone in.

And this cradle is charging only, it uses the exposed connection pads (brass colored) on the back of the phone to pass the charge to the battery. Data cannot be past in this manner.

From what I have read you will not have to take off the case for it to fit. It will fit and charge with their cases on.

[NCBuckeye]

Seidio, any update? I'm ready to ditch the hard case and get RIM's cradle if no update.

[matt73uk]

I much prefer the look of this official one that's due out at the end of the month. Only $24.95!
BlackBerry Charging Pod - Mobihand Accessories

For those in the UK, Expansys will be selling this when it's released for £13.95.
Buy a RIM® BlackBerry 8300/8310/8320 Charging Pod, #ASY-14396-002 - eXpansys UK

[Shaun]

At this point I have to agree, I think I am going to be heading in the direction of the RIM charger, sorry Seidio.

[MrKyoo]

Originally Posted by matt73uk

I much prefer the look of this official one that's due out at the end of the month. Only $24.95!
BlackBerry Charging Pod - Mobihand Accessories

This one is also available on ebay. I have one myself and it's great.

OEM DESKTOP CHARGER for BLACKBERRY CURVE 8310 8320 8300 - eBay (item 260203619810 end time Jan-22-08 12:10:31 PST)

[John Clark]

It IS great IF you don't use the Seidio hard case. Will I have a new BB before this Seidio dock comes out?

[seidioseidio]

Originally Posted by John Clark

It IS great IF you don't use the Seidio hard case. Will I have a new BB before this Seidio dock comes out?

We have a little bit tooling issue need to be resolved. It will not be too long (may be 7-10 days)

Sorry for the delay and thank you for the patience.

Seidio

[NCBuckeye]

I'm debating to buy anything for the curve seeing I always need the new blackberries coming out, even though the new one doesn't really do it for me.

[dres79]

yet another delay for a RIM product. seems to come with the name.

[Shaun]

Originally Posted by dres79

yet another delay for a RIM product. seems to come with the name.

If you are referring to the charging cradle, that is a Seidio product, independent of RIM.

[orangehoody]

Im rather excited i must have one

[starsrblind]

I will be buying one, I love my Seidio case!

[starsrblind]

Ok. I've given up waiting. I'm going to buy the regular charging pod today.