compatible with docking iPods, including 120GB iPod classic, 2nd generation iPod touch, and curved screen iPod nano * compatible with iPhone and iPhone 3G * set of insert adapters for iPods and iPhones * composite video and component video output * stereo minijack audio output * battery charging requires connection to a high-speed USB port *
Customer Reviews
Average Customer Review
It's not what you expect..., November 20, 2008
By
Leonardo PACH (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
I understood the dock+remote would allow me to connect my iPod to the audio/video inputs of my equipment and control my iPod remotely. Well, it depends on what you consider "control the iPod remotely" to be. It does allow me to play/pause/skip, but it doesn't allow me to navigate the iPod menu. So, if you want to browse your songs/videos/photos, or if you want to switch from watching a video to listen a song, you need to reach for your iPod and use it. That restricts *a lot* the usefulness of the remote. (I don't understand how the other 2 reviews could be positive at all...)
Disappointment, November 15, 2008
By
Sebastian Heinz (Madison, WI, USA)
As most of the reviews state, the remote doesn't work the way you would expect (i.e., like it would on Front Row). This takes away most of the reasons to buy the dock. For the price, I would also think that Apple could have thrown in some kind of power supply. So, it's basically an iPod stand with a mostly dysfunctional remote. Bummer...
It... works., November 9, 2008
By
joerdie (Wishing I was elseware USA)
I upgraded to the Ipod touch from a Gen1 Nano. Needed a new Dock. This one works. Haven't tried to use the remote or anything because its plugged into my computer. If I need to play music, I have a hard drive full of it.
Good Dock, Minimally Usable Remote, No Cable, October 20, 2008
By
New England Yankee (Northern New England)
Wow, some of the reviews of this dock are really harsh! Here's my experience:
I bought the dock first and foremost as a dock, i.e., so as not to have my iPhone sitting around loose on the desk using the standard cable. As a dock it works quite well - it's weighted and has a non-skid bottom. This is a universal dock (not to hard to figure out, given its name ...). What that means is that it comes with inserts that fit most Apple personal devices, and they are numbered and labeled in the clamshell box. Typical Apple attention to detail. I downrate to 4 stars as a dock only because it does not come with its own cable, especially irritating because the cable provided with the iPhone is rather short.
As a remote setup, this item has its limitations. You really need to remember, though, that a simple remote is not going to be able to do all the things the interface on your iPod or iPhone can, or do them in the same way. Some results are even a little unexpected until you get used to them. Still usable.
Bad Apple, October 2, 2008
By
Michael B. Adams (Gulf Coast, USA)
The previous version of this product had an S-Video output. This has none. You have to buy a $50 cable from Apple to connect it to a composite video source. Therefore, you have to choose between playing video or having the iPod connected to power. And switch between. S-Video is superior to composite, although modern LCD screens will appear much the same. IMHO, this is a complete step backwards that cost 50 bucks more. That's one bad Apple.
