Droid 2 Multimedia Docking Station Review

One of the first accessories I bought for my Droid 2 was the Motorola Multimedia Docking Station. So what does this thing do you ask, well it:

• Serves as a convenient stand
• Recharges your phone while in the dock
• Let's you access the multimedia functions of your phone such as pictures, music, and videos
• Makes your phone display the time and weather
• Let's you use the phone as an alarm clock

There are three options available when purchasing a multimedia docking station for your Droid 2.


Option 1 - Motorola Droid 2 Multimedia Docking Station

Photo by Mami

This is the official docking station from Motorola designed specifically for the Droid 2. It includes:

• Multimedia station
• AC power supply
• Adapter insert
• User Guide

This currently sells for $24.99 at Amazon.

Option 2 - Motorola Droid Multimedia Docking Station

This is the official docking station from Motorola built for the original Droid. It includes:

• Multimedia station
• AC power supply
• User Guide

This dock currently sells for $14.70 at Amazon.  So, the big question is....Can you use your Droid 2 phone in the original Droid multimedia dock? The answer is YES. The only major difference between the two docks, besides price, is the "adapter insert".  The Droid 2 version allows you to dock your phone with a case. The original Droid dock will not hold a Droid or Droid 2 with a case on it. The adapter insert is only used to fill up the enlarged opening in the Droid 2 dock to fit a phone without a case.

Option 3 - DIY Multimedia Dock

If you are only interested in being able to put your phone into the "dock mode" to access the multimedia and clock functions, all you need is a decent sized magnet.  Just put the magnet against the back side of your phone and voila!  You are now in dock mode.


Here is a link showing how to make your own multimedia docking station:
http://droid2hacks.com/droid-2-hacks/how-to-make-a-droid-2-media-dock/


Next Time:  I'll cover what you can do with your phone in the dock mode.