Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White)

by Apple

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• ASIN: B00009KO3A
• Item model number: M9130G/A
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

Product Description

Add the popular Apple iPod Dock to your 10 GB iPod, or keep an extra dock in your backpack or at work for charging and syncing when it's most convenient. This dock makes an elegant home base for your iPod wherever you need it, and, with a stereo line out, can be connected to your home stereo system or powered speakers for a space-saving stereo. Syncs via USB 2.0 (for PCs only; cable sold separately) or FireWire (sold separately). Designed for the new 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 GB iPods.

Customer Reviews

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91 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice work if you can get it, June 10, 2004

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Toniann Scime "Librarian" (Amherst, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White) (Electronics)

Let's put it this way: I think the dock is great. Aesthetically is much more pleasing to see my iPod propped up securely in this sturdy little accessory. Functionally, the line out jack is great for hooking up to a stereo. And for the sake caution, I prefer having a spot to place this pricey little unit in, rather than just leaving it lying down, just waiting for the first inadvertant soda can to be set on it, or crushed under a stack of books, and so on.

The price doesn't really bother me; it could be lower, but it's not prohibitive, considering how much you just paid for your iPod. And that's why overall, I'd give the dock 4 stars...

... But not 5. Because having said all of that, it's really sort of chintzy of Apple to make one have to pay extra for a basic component and, when all is said and done, one you don't necessarily actually need. So, in the end, it's nice, if you can get it -- but if not, you're not missing much.

39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too expensive, but..., May 9, 2004

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This review is from: Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White) (Electronics)

For 40 bucks you get the dock, which is nice. For 75 you get the dock, a Monster Cable audio connection cable with RCA connectors; the Apple USB-iPod cable and the Apple power adapter. Apple calls this its stereo connection kit. In May 2004 it's $5 cheaper on Amazon than at apple.com. Seventy-five bucks is too much for this, too, but bought separately, I know these items would cost quite a bit more than $75.

You do need the dock to use the line-level output to your stereo. While it's true the variable output headphone connection works fine, the line-level output provides higher fidelity and eliminates the risk of overloading the inputs on your pre-amp or receiver.

If you don't have an iPod yet and you love music, especially if you travel on airplanes, you need one. Just know that podding, like most other things, is a bit of a money pit.

97 of 118 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, October 12, 2003

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Andrew Sutherland "jalenack" (Albany, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White) (Electronics)

If you are buying a 10 gb iPod, I wouldn't suggest spending $40 on this small piece of plastic. While this is a nice and handy product made by apple, the price is to big to make it worth it. If you're buying a 15, 20, or 40 gb, you get a dock already included, along with a remote, a carrying case, and more hardrive space. But buying a dock separately is a waste of money. It does include an audio out jack, but the headphone out is just as good

I made my own dock for myself out of wood and painted it. It looks nice or nicer than the Apple dock and is just slightly less functional. All the dock does is make the iPod stand up instead of lying there.

If you want a dock, I'd suggest making your own or buying a 15, 20 or 40 gb iPod with the dock included as well as many other goodies that make it worth spending $100 extra.