Instead of a normal USB port the Samsung Galaxy S2 has a Mobile High-Definition Link (or MHL) port, which allows you to plug all manner of things into it. The best use I’ve found though, is to plug that big TV in your living room in via an HDMI adapter to play back all those videos back on a massive display the way they were meant to be viewed.

One of the best solutions I’ve found is to use a mobile phone dock with an HDMI output which allowed me to output holiday videos to a 40” TV at 1080i resolution. Seeing them on a large screen really demonstrates how good the camera on the S2 is. Of course it isn’t just things you’ve recorded yourself, with the ability to stream and download videos and films from YouTube and – more recently – Android Market.

Samsung Galaxy S2 Desktop Sync and Charge Cradle With HDMI Out

The dock I used felt well built and had some weight to it, which is handy considering the S2 certainly doesn’t! When docked the phone sat at just the right angle to still use it when placed on my desk, and didn’t budge when using the touchscreen or home button.

In order to fully test the dock I downloaded and watched a film from Android Market, and whilst the lack of an HD option was a bit annoying (but perhaps something we can look forward to in the next year or so as Android devices start sporting HD displays) it still played really well, and looked and sounded great. The Galaxy S2 being as powerful as it is of course this didn’t surprise me!

Throughout my testing of the dock I did experience one problem I couldn’t quite eliminate, which was that my Wi-Fi signal would drop out when docked and outputting via HDMI. This wasn’t a massive bother as I was still able to download extra content beforehand (the film downloaded straight off Market and could be rewatched for up to 48 hours after the first viewing), and obviously all of my holiday films were already on the phone’s memory; however it did rule out streaming which would have been useful. Admittedly though, streaming aside, if you’re watching a film you probably don’t need an internet connection!

Pros:

The CaseBuddy is one of the only accessories for Apple devices which allows you to dock your device whilst your case is still on.  This makes it the perfect iPhone 4S dock, especially if you have the white iPhone 4S.

CaseBuddy

By allowing you to dock your iPhone whilst it still has its iPhone case on, the CaseBuddy makes charging and syncing quick and easy.  It even supports bulky iPhone cases such as the Otterbox range and Griffin Survivor, proving that the CaseBuddy is one of the most useful iPhone accessories available.

Another great thing about the CaseBuddy is that it’s really small so you can just pop it in your bag and take it anywhere with you.  The silicone feet on the bottom of the iPhone 4S docking station stop it from sliding around the table and the handy cable tidy prevents your wire looking untidy and also helps to keep your handset upright once it’s docked.

When using the CaseBuddy, your handset is at the perfect angle for streaming media, surfing the web and sending messages, so you can keep the fun going whilst your charging up your battery all with your case still on.

Everything seems to be getting more environmentally friendly these days. This Wooden Dock for the iPhone 3G is the most recent addition to the range of Eco Friendly iPhone accessories and follows in the footsteps of the hugely popular iPhone 3G Solar Charging Case.

The Wooden Dock is handcrafted from solid wood, and each one has its own unique woodgrain finish. The Wooden Dock allows you to charge and sync your iPhone with your Mac or PC using a standard Mini USB cable.

The iPhone 3G Wooden Dock is available now for £19.95.

Why not take a look at our full range of Eco Friendly Mobile Accessories.