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CNET editors' review
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- Reviewed on: 08/25/2005
Though it certainly serves a purpose, the CellDock 1000 doesn't look like much at all. The gray-plastic docking station largely resembles a desktop syncing cradle for a PDA. There are no controls or indicators aside from two small LED lights that flash when the cradle is in use. At 5.0 by 4.5 inches, the CellDock 1000 is a relatively small device, and unfortunately the construction feels a bit shoddy. Also included in the box are four phone connectors (one for each compatible model), a medium-size AC adapter, and a phone cord.
Despite a sparse user manual, setup was easy. To get going, you only have to plug in the docking station, then connect it to your telephone with the included phone cord. Also, if you're using a landline connection, you can connect it to the docking station. You can then "dock" your cell phone; however, we quickly encountered a couple of problems. With both the Sony Ericsson S710a and the Motorola V600, we found that the connection was never very secure. The V600 slipped off multiple times, and because a rubber door covers the charging port on the S710a, it took some effort to push the phone all the way down onto the connector. On the plus side, once your phone is connected, the docking station provides a continuous charge.
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