Apple Universal Dock for iPod (White)
by Apple
Digital product summary information
Manufacturer: AppleAudio: English (Original Language)
Model: MB125G/A
Product features:
- Supplies include iPod Universal Dock, remote control, user guide, and five dock adapters that fit iPod nano 3G; iPod classic 6G (80 GB and 160 GB); iPod with video 5.5G and 5G (30 GB and 80 GB); iPod touch; and iPhone
- Connect the Dock to your computer with the cable that came with your iPod or iPhone, then place your iPod or iPhone in the Dock to sync and charge the battery
- Connect the Dock to an electrical outlet using a USB power adapter; then, place your iPod or iPhone in the Dock to charge the battery
- Connect the Dock to a stereo or speakers using a stereo audio cable to play music from iPod or iPhone
- Control playback from a distance using the included remote control
Digital camera reviews of Apple Universal Dock for iPod (White)
Digital camera Review: $50 here, $30 there...
Summary: 1 Stars
I swear, you have to have a lawyer examine Apple product descriptions. If you aren't willing to carefully consider every word they've used you'd better take your iPod to the store and make sure this thing does what you think it does before you walk away with it.
I bought this to keep my iPod charged while connected to my stereo. It'll do that if you also have the USB power adapter. I thought I did. After finding that this thing won't charge the iPod while connected to the adapter I did some googling and was reminded that at the time I bought my iPod the adapter that was available was Firewire, not USB. It's functionally identical to the USB adapter for powering the iPod, but the Firewire power adapter does not work with this dock.
Think you have a USB power adapter? Better go look at it to make sure it's USB and not Firewire. If in the several years since they switched to USB you haven't forgotten yours is Firewire then congrats. Having better memory than me won't save you from having to buy the USB adapter, though.
The menu button on the remote? It does nothing. It's not supposed to do anything, so don't bother wondering what it's there for. Maybe it works with another Apple product. It doesn't work with this dock. Not a big deal, since if you're close enough to read the menu you don't need to use the remote. Just use the controls on the iPod. This is where I discovered the next problem.
The dock comes with a number of adapters that snap into the thing so that your particular iPod model fits snugly. This is a good idea, since otherwise when you use the controls on the iPod you'll put pressure on the connector. So, which adapter does my iPod require? That's right, the one that isn't in the box. I'm supposed to get that separately. The web page says my iPod is compatible (there's even a picture of it), and it says there are adapters for some other iPods. Even a lawyer might interpret that to mean my iPod doesn't need an adapter. He'd be only partially correct. I can still plug the thing in, but it doesn't fit securely, as it would if I had that stupid adapter.
For this I paid $50. And Apple wants another $30 for the USB power adapter. $80 to connect my iPod to my stereo. I'd rather have retired the stupid thing.
If you want to connect your iPod to your TV while connected to this dock you'd better read more reviews because, yes, that requires more Apple products, too.
Summary of Apple Universal Dock for iPod (White)
The Apple Universal Dock serves as a convenient and elegant home base for charging, syncing, and more. Through the use of interchangeable inserts called Dock Adapters, it works with iPhone and all iPod models that have a dock connector. So even if you own more than one iPod or iPhone, you can keep just one Dock connected to your computer, stereo, or TV, and when your iPod or iPhone is in the Dock and connected to a stereo or TV, the included Apple Remote lets you experience songs, slideshows, and more from across the room. Just choose a playlist, slideshow, or video, then sit back and enjoy. The Apple Remote offers play/pause, volume control, and forward/back buttons for easy control. Any iPhone or iPod with a dock connector can fit perfectly into the Universal Dock through the use of interchangeable inserts called Dock Adapters. You simply insert the Dock Adapter for your particular model, then plug in your iPod. When you want to connect a different-size iPod or iPhone, simply pop out the Dock Adapter and insert another one. Display photos or video on a TV or other video device using a Component AV Cable or Composite AV Cable if you have an iPod that plays video. Different-sized Dock Adaptors allow the use of any iPod or iPhone product with the Universal Dock. Supplies include iPod Universal Dock, remote control, user guide, and five dock adapters that fit iPod nano 3G; iPod classic 6G (80 GB and 160 GB); iPod with video 5.5G and 5G (30 GB and 80 GB); iPod touch; and iPhone.Cameras and Photo
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