Nexus One Bluetooth desktop dock clears the FCC, car clip spotted in the wilds

The slow steady drip of details from the yet to be announced Nexus One continues today with a pair of accessories for the HTC / Google mashup. Above we've got a wireframe of the portrait-mode Desktop Dock to be known as model CR B410. What's unusual here is the inclusion of Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR in the dock when the Nexus One is already Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR capable. After all, we've heard that the handset includes a docking connector at its base so what additional functionality would the second Bluetooth radio provide? That mystery aside, the FCC test report also shows a configuration where the dock is tethered via an AV-jack to a DVD player to help pull your multimedia off the slate and into the living room. We've also grabbed a shot of the Nexus One navigating inside a car with the help of a dashboard clip mount -- check it after the break along side another FCC pic.

[Thanks, elli8ness]

[Lando Calrissian Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:19AM]

I just lost the game.

[level67 Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:31AM]

Thats one ugly car dock!!!!

[Jimbob Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:49AM]

@level67

Thats one ugly car dash!

[Marko Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:56AM]

@level67 - Must be American!

[Putzy09 Posted Dec 28th 2009 7:11AM]

@level67 Does it really make a difference what it looks like? For the most part, it covered up by the phone itself, and you don't see the dock.

[Curious G Posted Dec 28th 2009 7:22AM]

@Marko - yeah, the old BMW 7 series sure was ugly...?

[zole2112 Posted Dec 28th 2009 10:51AM]

@Jimbob Did you just call my BMW ugly? What do you drive, a Saturn? Bahahahahhh

[level67 Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:23PM]

@Putzy09 It matters what it looks like..... Cause you have to look at it!!

Even when the phone is in the dock, its a bit ugly...

[joshuao Posted Dec 28th 2009 11:55PM]

@Marko hahaha not even close. its a bmw. its a 5 series. it has roughly 132k miles due to the amount of noticeable wear on the stereo buttons. hahahahah

[Azralag Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:32AM]

I just want this thing to be
1. Officially announced by Google w/ pricing & all details
2. Released very soon (hopefully that Jan 5 release date rumor)
3. in my hands ASAP!

[bakkermaarten007 Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:39AM]

This is off topic, but I need some help. I currently have a Sony Vaio FZ, that's a 15 incher. Now I really need a new laptop because I dropped it and my screen broke. But I want a Sony again, too bad the current FW is too big to carry around, then the 14 inch CW would be perfect if only it wasn't a lower end Sony model with (grrr) GLOSSY finish!
So does any of you guys know when Sony would come up with a new 15 incher somewhere between the SR and the FW?

[djbootleg Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:47AM]

@bakkermaarten007
dude, why couldn't you post this in an apple post?

[KarlW Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:50AM]

If it's a desktop dock, couldn't the bluetooth 2.1+EDR be used for wireless data syncing?

If I were going to make a wireless desktop dock, that's certainly the way I'd do it. Induction coils like the Pre's touchstone dock can only really be used for power. Modulating large volumes data on to a custom induction system is really over-engineering the issue when you can just include a bluetooth radio for a couple of dollars.

[Marko Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:52AM]

@KarlW - Quite, the dock stays plugged into your computer, and you can sync your phone regardless of whether it is in the dock or somewhere else on the desk? I wish I had that with my iphone!

[TriZz Posted Dec 28th 2009 6:55AM]

That's not a Nexus One dock...that's a pro clip dock. They specialize in making car/device specific mounts for your car. I use them for my iPod.

I'm not affiliated with this site at all, just a fan since the car specific mounts don't require any screws. www.proclipusa.com

[PEZ Posted Dec 28th 2009 7:00AM]

@TriZz - hey thanks for that tip. I have been looking for something with my Matrix for 2 years. Just have not been making a big effort lately.

[shark1987 Posted Dec 28th 2009 10:29AM]

@TriZz i was about to post the same thing, thought alot of people would have realized that by now.

must be the same size as some other device.

[TechCrunch Posted Dec 28th 2009 7:09AM]

Only in america would that car dash be acceptable... and they wonder why they all needed a bailout.

[zole2112 Posted Dec 28th 2009 10:52AM]

@TechCrunch Actually it's a German made car dash...

[trevinlovett Posted Dec 29th 2009 3:37AM]

@TechCrunch because obviously ALL Americans are stupid and should be mocked at for owning a car made in GERMANY! Do you know where Germany is? It's a European country..but yeah true blue American. come back once you have finished high school please.

[bakkermaarten007 Posted Dec 28th 2009 7:14AM]

This is off topic, but I need some help. I currently have a Sony Vaio FZ, that's a 15 incher. Now I really need a new laptop because I dropped it and my screen broke. But I want a Sony again, too bad the current FW is too big to carry around, then the 14 inch CW would be perfect if only it wasn't a lower end Sony model with (grrr) GLOSSY finish!
So does any of you guys know when Sony would come up with a new 15 incher somewhere between the SR and the FW?

[goober Posted Dec 28th 2009 8:32AM]

An important thing to note, I think: Bluetooth on the dock means that the laptops don't have to have Bluetooth technology built in or buy a dongle to enable wireless features. Lower end laptops connected to the dock would still be able to sync, etc. wirelessly.

Also, placing a receiver in the dock ensures compatibility with everything they'd like the device to do instead of messing with it to get it to an acceptable level of compatibility with every 3rd-party Bluetooth dongle/adapter out there. I think we'll see much smoother times with this sort of implementation, even if it seems like it's reinventing the wheel a bit.

[Jeff Kibuule Posted Dec 28th 2009 1:10PM]

Man, why can't Google make the Nexus One with AT&T 3G bands?!?! I'd just ditch my GPS and move my SIM card from my iPhone 3GS to use Google Maps Navigation! ARG.

[redspear Posted Dec 28th 2009 4:07PM]

@Jeff Kibuule

I'll respond with the most common phrase AT&T users tell Verizon and T-mo users who want the iPhone. Just get T-mobile.

Seriously though there will always be phones you want on other carriers. As of this moment there is no perfect phone. So don't worry. You will have a refresh sooner or later.

Personally the Nexus one looks too much like an iPhone for me to be interested. the X10 has a healthy bit of attention from me and that is available on both AT&T and T-mobile.

PS putting the Bluetooth adapter means wireless interface with your non Bluetooth DVD deck. just a thought.

[reebokshoes Posted Dec 28th 2009 2:12PM]

very nice. id like to add that the first two drawings were crafted in Windows 7 Paint. That thing is just Amazing! =]

[ohwut Posted Dec 28th 2009 3:39PM]

Clearly the dock will plug into your computer, from there ChromeOS will have an app to make Calls/SMS/MMS and such from the PC through the phone, along with Having incoming calls and SMS messages pop up on the computer.....Duh.

[(Unverified) Posted Dec 28th 2009 5:37PM]

It looks unreasonably cheap and crappy.

[cb20000a Posted Dec 28th 2009 9:25PM]

@(Unverified) Kinda like the iphone....

[nexusone Posted Dec 28th 2009 11:44PM]

To be honest the dock is not very impressive looking. Looks like an 80's cell phone dock.

http://www.nexusoneforum.net