Bionic lapdock $299.97

[das2042]

I think charging for tethering to use a data connection on a lapdock really hurts the entire "additional fee" argument for tethering.

1. People would say it is crazy to pay the tethering fee to use their HDMI out capability.
2. People would say it is crazy to pay the tethering fee to use a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
3. People would say it is crazy to pay the tethering fee to use the HDMI out and a bluetooth keyboard and mouse.
4. HDMI Out/Keyboard/Mouse ~ Lapdock Functionality
5. Lapdock Functionality with data ~ Tethering to a laptop (kind of a stretch, but you get the point)

But hey, I guess they have to draw the line somewhere if they want to make extra money of people who don't know any better.

What a minute, I was always under the assumption that the laptop just allowed for a bigger screen and you could still use you phones data without being charged for tethering. If that's not the case and I have to pay for tethering, why wouldn't I just use my laptop and tether with my phone. What a stupid, pointless attachment if that's the case


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[JerseyFirefighter]

Id rather use that webtop adapter that they will be selling. It connects to the phones webtop port and has an HDMI out to connect to a tv/monitor.

http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/bionic-adapter5.jpg

 

[Trusstopher]

What a minute, I was always under the assumption that the laptop just allowed for a bigger screen and you could still use you phones data without being charged for tethering. If that's not the case and I have to pay for tethering, why wouldn't I just use my laptop and tether with my phone. What a stupid, pointless attachment if that's the case


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This is all based on AT&T's policy with the Atrix. Verizon may not follow suit on this one. But if they do, you can use wifi data all you want, but if you are using you data connection on the lapdock, you will be required to pay the tethering fee.

 

[Arkbird]

This is all based on AT&T's policy with the Atrix. Verizon may not follow suit on this one. But if they do, you can use wifi data all you want, but if you are using you data connection on the lapdock, you will be required to pay the tethering fee.

If they make us pay tethering fees than they better lower the price of the lapdock by a lot!

 

[Arkbird]

The Atrix lapdock is $199 on Amazon. I wonder if it's the same or compatible with the Bionic...

Amazon.com: AT&T Laptop Dock for Motorola ATRIX 4G (Retail Packaging): Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[spider210]

if its the same connection and if you can use extension cord to connect to the atrix one I'll be saving $100 and purchasing it on amazon

 

[Arkbird]

I think if I get the Bionic, I'll bring it into Best Buy and see if it plugs into and works with their Atrix display dock dancedroid

If it does then its Amazon for me.

 

[mjones73]

All the lapdock does is give you a display, keyboard and touchpad in one device, the computing and data connection is still handled by the phone. It's a dumb terminal to allow you to use webtop, plugging the phone into a regular laptop does not give you the same effect.

From the post I read, tethering isn't required, AT&T was offering some rebate on the lapdock if you bundled tethering in with it.

If webtop looks like it's worth using, I'll just hang tight and wait to the prices drops then snag one...

 

[wseyller]

I remember seeing mention that the bionic webtop was much improved over the atrix version, whatever that means.

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[Trusstopher]

I remember seeing mention that the bionic webtop was much improved over the atrix version, whatever that means.

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Hopefully it much cheaper!

 

[GBH2]

If I could get one for $150 - $200, I would get one. If I was forced to pay a tethering fee they would have to pay me to get one!

 

[mjones73]

I highly doubt you'll have to pay a tethering fee, that was some stunt AT&T pulled as part of a rebate/discount on the lapdock...

 

[GBH2]

I highly doubt you'll have to pay a tethering fee, that was some stunt AT&T pulled as part of a rebate/discount on the lapdock...

That would be great. Although it appears to be a stunt that ATT is continuing - I found this on the Amazon Lapdock page that Arkbird linked to:

(Note: The Motorola Lapdock requires the separately available Motorola ATRIX 4G, and an AT&T 4 GB DataPro with Tethering plan is required to use the Lapdock with your ATRIX 4G.)

 

[mjones73]

Hmm, now that I've looked into it even more, getting mixes stories, some say they are using it fine, other say they are paying for tethering, some are saying you only need tethering if you want to use Firefox... Guess we'll have to wait and see Verizon's stance on it.

 

[GBH2]

Hmm, now that I've looked into it even more, getting mixes stories, some say they are using it fine, other say they are paying for tethering, some are saying you only need tethering if you want to use Firefox... Guess we'll have to wait and see Verizon's stance on it.

I agree - we'll know soon enough.. I am hoping that Verizon will decide to not charge the tethering fee as any new customers will be paying for a tiered data plan anyway.