THE truth finally revealed on docks ... All you want to know always, THE question that keeps him awake millions of owners of Note, Note 2 and other Samsung-who-have-the-hole-by-below ... "Can I use this WITH trick a shell ..? ". THE reply is . . . . YES. Tatatatata ... Hear ye good people. Indeed, a clever system makes to sink the support surface on which the device, and thus makes "more prominent" taking connection ("Desire increases when the effect recedes ...) . The positioning of the unit is well insured as well as the electrical contact is franc. This applies to thick silicone shells or those thinner and harder plastic. One obligation; on the hull, there must be an area equivalent to an electrical plug is released around the plug of the smartphone. This is usually the case on the hulls (tested on 3 different types), otherwise, a light blow to lime cardboard nail, and hop ... For the rest, yes, the charger is used to supply power, yes, it is quite stable, no it is not "fragile", but no, this is not made to play rugby with . Last, the device automatically switches into a mode "dock" customizable (including brightness). In this mode, a function mini-choice at the direct access (configurable choice too), but the entire phone stays fully functional (Bluetooth, calls, reception, alarm ...). The clock display is always visible, with a displacement "old" display to avoid marking the screen (always useful ???). In conclusion, Me, I love and it corresponds to MY needs, a practice to ask dock and recharge the smartphone, see the time permanently and keep them permanently phone functions. Recommend ..? Well yes, if that's what we're looking for ... :-)