Last week I received a USB cradle from Brando which retails for $20. It is one of the sturdiest effeorts I have seen, indeed it looks like an old style desk accessory you would see on the criminals desk in an episode of Columbo (I know what I mean anyway:))
Brando have been clever in this case because it effectively replaces the two cables that come with the device (one for charging and one for syncing) with a standard mini USB cable that does both. If you require a quicker charge there is a socked for a 5v cable as well- for example my PSP cable works perfectly with it.
The other annoyance I have with the Nokia is the connector socket- it works fine but can be a bit fiddly when attaching the standard cable to it- again, this cradle gets around that problem by creating a very tight fit for the outer edges and the connectors are flexible enough to enable the user to simply slot it in without a second thought.
The final point of design is the fact that the E61 is slanted when in situ and thus this makes the screen a LOT easier to read when on your desk. It’s also nice to see a cradle heavy enough to cope with a device being put in and removed and not fall over countless times a day.
The point I am making is that this is a wonderfully designed accessory that adds a lot to the device itself and I only wish that cradles for all PDAs and Smart Phones had been designed with this much care and attention because some of them are awful.
Hi
Does the E61 fit in this cradle if it is fitted with the crystal protection you recently reviewed?
Thanks
Comment by A Hakim — September 4, 2006 @ 10:57 am
Yes- that’s how I use it:) Useful because the cradle can sometimes cause the voice record button to be pressed when inserting it- does not happen with the cradle on.
Comment by stmcgill — September 4, 2006 @ 4:19 pm