[jtsunami09876]

How does the charging pod charge your phone or transfer USB files if you choose to mount it while connected to the computer. It doesn't look like the pod plugs into your device, it just sits in it, you plug you cable in the back of the pod.

[penguin3107]

It's power only. There's no USB connectivity for transferring data of any kind.

[MidnightDraven]

It is ONLY a charging pod, it does not connect to a PC.
The pod has little prongs, these connect with little pads on the side of your device.
It conducts electricity and charges your device.

[jtsunami09876]

thank you mates, man that would be awesome if it did usb too !!

[jcp007]

The point of the charging pod is to save the abuse to the USB port and is a MUST have accessory. It is too bad that there is not one that does both but if you look at the 9700, the contact points would be used to charge and USB cable would have to be used to synch the berry.

[lmcjipo]

Originally Posted by jcp007

The point of the charging pod is to save the abuse to the USB port and is a MUST have accessory. It is too bad that there is not one that does both but if you look at the 9700, the contact points would be used to charge and USB cable would have to be used to synch the berry.

I have the charging pod and I agree with you that it is a MUST have accessory (especially at the price that I got it for) and saves on wear/tear with the USB port being used to charge the device.

[johnling]

I have this one.

Mobi Products Cradle w/ Spare Battery Slot for BlackBerry Bold 9700 - BlackBerry Cradles - BBerry

[fonejunkie]

Originally Posted by johnling

I have this one.

Mobi Products Cradle w/ Spare Battery Slot for BlackBerry Bold 9700 - BlackBerry Cradles - BBerry

That charge pod definitely does require the USB connection at the phone to sync - as do the others. I can't tell from the pix if it charges through the contacts or the USB port.

This is the one I have... it doesn't sync (none do, that I know of)... but does charge via the contacts... at about 1/3 of the price... and it is RIM OEM:

Amazon.com: blakvberry 9700 charge pod

[MidnightDraven]

Only the Storm 1 does, as its advertised by RIM as a Sync pod, and uses it on the side, with the USB port.
It doesn't have contacts on the side, ya see.

[Jared]

Originally Posted by fonejunkie

That charge pod definitely does require the USB connection at the phone to sync - as do the others. I can't tell from the pix if it charges through the contacts or the USB port.

This is the one I have... it doesn't sync (none do, that I know of)... but does charge via the contacts... at about 1/3 of the price... and it is RIM OEM:

Amazon.com: blakvberry 9700 charge pod

or you can get it at Newegg.com - Blackberry 9700 Bold 2 Charging pod (ASY-14396-011) - Cell Phone Accessories for $9.99 w/ free shipping.

[monkeypaw]

Bluetooth syncing while in the craddle is a good option. You still need to cable for things like app installs and media, but for routine backups you can just leave it in the pod and sync.