Macally Audio and Video Cable for iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G (White) by Macally
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Digital camera reviews of Macally Audio and Video Cable for iPod classic 4G, 5G, 5.5G (White)
Digital camera Review: IT's A DECEPTION!!!!!
Summary: 1 Stars
This cable doesn't work, the seller no specify what kind of ipod works with this cable. the seller deceit the customers.Digital camera Review: If it seems too good to be true.....
Summary: 1 Stars
If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is. The price for this cable was unbeatable. The quality of the product appears to be excellent as well. Problem though - this does not work on iPod Classic (the newer video iPods that has split screen menus). When I say it doesn't work, I mean, you get the audio - but NOT the video. And, yes, I have turned the video out option on.... The iPod keeps waiting for a connection to be made on the bottom of the device.
From what I have read, this new split screen thing was introduced from Apple through the Classic's new software. Not only will this cable not work, but most other cables and docking devices as well.
If you have an older iPod with video, this cable might work great for you. You cannot beat the price, even if you wanted to just take a chance. I am giving this a poor review for a couple of reasons - 1) It doesn't work on my device 2) There was nothing on the page instructing me that it wouldn't work with iPod Classic
UPDATE: 10/07/08 - Since my original post (on March 22, 2008), they have changed the product description - this is a good thing for the buyer.
Digital camera Review: Ignore bad reviews indicating this does not work
Summary: 5 Stars
Those folks obviously did not take the time to read ipod use instructions for video output or perhaps need to apply a firmware or software update to the ipod itself. Omission of any of those things could cause the ipod to not function properly. This is not the fault of the cable. A cable is a cable. Period. I have generation 4 and 5 ipods, 60gb and 80gb. It works with both. Even works for photos! Works beautifully and it is practically FREE! I bought 3 of them and have enjoyed video from ipod on TV's here, there and everywhere. Was not able to use it in a hotel once as the video input for the TV was disabled. Otherwise, it is something a 10 year old could use ( if they read the instructions! )Digital camera Review: Ignore preceding review telling you to ignore reviews like these.
Summary: 3 Stars
If you have a newer generation iPod, forget these cables. The problem is that neither this cable nor the twenty dollar one offered by Apple--regardless of how much you fool with the settings of the iPod--will project the image from newer generation iPods (the Nano 3g, for example) unto a television screen or large monitor. Apple has confirmed as much in answer to my questions. At present the only AV cable capable of transmitting the visual signal of the newest iPods is the composite or component AV cable with dock connector made by Apple (approx. 50 bucks). At least Macally, unlike other manufacturers, shows awareness of this limitation in their description of this product.Digital camera Review: Inexpensive and versatile
Summary: 5 Stars
I too, wish that these cables matched my black iPod, Universal Dock and the rest of the A/V cables. I recently discovered that I am able to switch the cables (and S-Video cable) from the Universal Dock to the laptop that runs Windows Media Center. In this way we can watch the Amazon Unbox content that was downloaded to the computer. (We have the DISH network, and the DVR doesn't work with Unbox.) These cables are not just for iPods!