The HTC Thunderbolt is an incredible new Android smart phone with HTC Sense, a 4.3-inch capacitive touch screen, 8+ GB of internal memory, two cameras, so on and so forth. Not only did HTC load the Thunderbolt with features and capabilities, they made sure there was a top-notch selection of HTC Thunderbolt accessories available even before it hit store shelves. So if you want an HTC Thunderbolt case and/or an HTC Thunderbolt Screen protector, you have a great range from which to choose. A desktop cradle is also a great accessory to add to your collection.

In this article, we’re going to discuss the types of HTC Thunderbolt users who will get a great deal of value out of investing in a desktop cradle. But before we do that, let’s go over what a desktop cradle is for those users who’ve never owned one before. In its simplest form, a cradle is a place for you to keep your smart phone safe and secure whether you’re in your office or at home. A cradle is also a docking station that allows you to use the smart phone via the screen without actually holding the device. It’s also a sync-charger, which means that it charges your battery while docked, and it also connects to your PC or Mac via USB so that you can synchronize and transfer data files.

The user who gets the absolute most out of a desktop cradle is the business professional. Smart phones like the HTC Thunderbolt have gotten so powerful that we often opt to use them for various tasks rather than our workstations. While working a desk, your hands are usually tied so you want the smart phone to be free. With it docked, you can access it via one hand and have the other hand free to do other things. And since cradles connect to your workstation easily, you have simple access from your workstation to the HTC Thunderbolt or vice versa.

Another type of HTC Thunderbolt user who would like the cradle is a the power user. Setting up the cradle at a nice central location can provide much needed convenience. Your cell phone will always be charged and ready for use, and you’ll have automatic access to it from your family PC. And docking cradles aren’t just one cell phone stations. You can buy docking stations with two or more slots so that the whole family can use it.

A desktop cradle is also a good investment for those who utilize many different memory cards. It’s a pain to connect the device to the PC and then to connect the right memory card to the device. It’s a good thing that many of the newer desktop cradles have built-in memory card slots. You can even use the cradle to store your memory cards when you’re not using them in any of your devices.