[hec]

FYI, I received my dock today from cellularfactory.com, so they and the dock are legit.

As for whether or not you can use it with a case on the phone, the base is deep enough to allow a few mm of clearance behind the phone (i.e., the connector holds up the phone, not the raised part of the dock). So as long as the side of your case isn't too thick to prevent the USB connector from plugging in, you're good.

I guess I could infer that this dock wasn't designed specifically for the 3VO, but I'm OK with the extra room. It may not be as sturdy as it could be, but the connection is snug; if I pick up the phone, the dock goes with it. I can even hold the dock upside down, and the phone remains attached.

Pic attached with side view.