I needed to get a converter after to use with my Note 2 (11pin micro usb) and it was not available here so had to get it from monoprice. Requires external power and uses a lot of it. Would not work well with a 1Amp charger, need at least 2amp charger (they have a good one for ipad here that is 2amp and cheap). Otherwise a very cool alternative to an expensive dock version. You can hook up a mouse and a keyboard to your phone by bluetooth and install xbmc to watch tv or ubuntu to make it into a desktop. Also nice to take with you on trips and load the phone with some movies or just xbmc...