[seidioseidio]

Seidio is developing a super slim charging cradle for Blackberry Curve Like this one for Blackberry 8100/8130.

CHARGING CRADLE - BD2-CRDSIDADPBB8100-BK

If you are interested in this product and would like to be notified when it becomes available, please send an email to

It should be available around 12/15.

- Charging your Curve with case on (Seidio rubberized case or skin case)

[Wishdemon]

Any idea how much it will retail for? That sounds good!

[oester]

I would love a drop in charger for the 8300 that could be used w/o a case!

[spdrcr5]

All this does is literally hold the BB in the cradle? You plug your USB into the cradle then plug the cradle's cable in the BB?

If the above is the case then this is just as silly as the stands that used to come with the BlueBerry's and some of the other BB's a few yrs ago.

[BeachBumSteve]

Originally Posted by spdrcr5

All this does is literally hold the BB in the cradle? You plug your USB into the cradle then plug the cradle's cable in the BB?

If the above is the case then this is just as silly as the stands that used to come with the BlueBerry's and some of the other BB's a few yrs ago.

If you look at the picture of the 8100 cradle in the link, you'll see there is a USB connector on the back of the cradle.

[spdrcr5]

Originally Posted by BeachBumSteve

If you look at the picture of the 8100 cradle in the link, you'll see there is a USB connector on the back of the cradle.

Which I saw and stated in my post. So all this cradle is is just a holder for the BB for someone who doesn't want their BB laying on a table/desk/floor?

Waste of $30 if you ask me...

[numetheus]

Originally Posted by spdrcr5

Which I saw and stated in my post. So all this cradle is is just a holder for the BB for someone who doesn't want their BB laying on a table/desk/floor?

Waste of $30 if you ask me...

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.

[hnwosu]

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.

He's right take a look at the manual and you will see.

[BeachBumSteve]

Originally Posted by spdrcr5

Which I saw and stated in my post. So all this cradle is is just a holder for the BB for someone who doesn't want their BB laying on a table/desk/floor?

Waste of $30 if you ask me...

RTFM

[fishassassin]

When in the cradle, will a bluetooth connection be possible to transfer media files? I've had problems with the flimsy usb port since my 7100.

[greggebhardt]

Originally Posted by spdrcr5

Which I saw and stated in my post. So all this cradle is is just a holder for the BB for someone who doesn't want their BB laying on a table/desk/floor?

Waste of $30 if you ask me...

How quick we are to make comments that show that you . . . . .

Look at the back of your curve and notice the two gold colored contacts next to the back release button. Guess what they are! It may not sync but at the end of the day you just drop it in and it charges.

As delicate as the USB connector is, this item is likely a good idea!

[rustypixel]

An excellent idea! I'm not interested in getting one but it's great to know that it's out there AND that the BB can stay in the case!

[davistld01]

This product would make my life just that much simpler...I'm all the way for it!

[s_rage]

Can this be used while the SUPER SLIM HYBRID HARD CASE is on the phone?

[dirtypirate]

Originally Posted by seidioseidio

Seidio is developing a super slim charging cradle for Blackberry Curve Like this one for Blackberry 8100/8130.

CHARGING CRADLE - BD2-CRDSIDADPBB8100-BK

If you are interested in this product and would like to be notified when it becomes available, please send an email to

It should be available around 12/15.

- Charging your Curve with case on (Seidio rubberized case or skin case)

Excellent Idea, I want one for the desk at work! email sent!

[sdgenxr]

Just what I have been waiting for! Count me in on this.

[ifonline]

Waiting as patiently as I can for this...

[bbbforums]

Has anyone received any info about this being available?

[monkeypaw]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8320/4.2.2 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100)

Blackberry has their own model out, the charging pod. I think it looks better than this one although it may not fit the Seido oversized battery.

There's a thread in the hardware forum on the charging pod.

[ifonline]

The RIM offering is something like $100.00 though. This one will be closer to $30.00, and it will charge my Curve with the Seidio case on, something else the RIM version likely won't be able to do.