Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Minis

by Belkin

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 3.5 inches ; 10.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002Y3M9K
• Item model number: F8E485
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Simply place your iPod into the Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Mini and let its secure, suction-cup functionality keep your favorite music easily accessible. The Belkin TuneDok provides security and stability, along with a flexible construction that gives it a perfect fit in your vehicles's cup-holder console.

The TuneDok features an innovative height-adjustment capability, with a ratcheting-neck that lets you reposition your iPod easily, as well as a discreet cable-management clip that eliminates loose and tangled cords, helping keep your iPod usage simple so you can concentrate on your driving. This unit includes an innovative AirGrip technology for secure placement, with a large and small rubber base and adapter cup that ensure an exact fit and ultimate stability in any car's cup holder.

Compatible with the iPod mini, the Belkin TuneDok is backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Belkin F8E485 TuneDok, large and small rubber bases, adapter cup and warranty information.

Product Description

This innovation from Belkin makes it easy to take along your iPod mini and play tunes in your car. Simply place your iPod mini into the TuneDok and let the flexible cradle hold it in position for easy access. TuneDok provides security and stability, along with flexible construction for a perfect fit in your cars cup-holder console. Instead of fumbling around to find your iPod mini on the car seat or dashboard, you can now have it conveniently close at hand. The innovative height-adjustment capability and our ratcheting neck feature allow you to reposition your iPod mini quickly and easily. Our handy cable-management clips eliminate loose and tangled cords to keep your iPod experience simple and hassle-free.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Product, but not compatible with other accessories, August 2, 2005

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Maxwell Lamouria (Englewood, Colorado USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Minis (Electronics)

I bought the belkin tunedok for use in our car. The variety of cup sizes ensures that you will be able to find a size that works for your car. It would be nice if Belkin offered other colors, since our car has a tan interior....the light gray color seemed like a real comprimise...it likely won't exactly match anyone's interior.

The real problem with the tunedok is that it is not completely compatible if you use a case of any kind for your ipod. I am using a clear, hard plastic case. I had to trim a bit of the tunedok so that it would fit in the backside slot provided by the case. This wasn't a big deal, but the product wasn't usable out of the box. However, after a few minutes of trimming, it works perfectly.

On the plus side, the flexible rubber "fingers" allow you to mount the ipod easily, while providing enough grip to hold it in place. the adjustable screw allows you to find the right height and angle for any installation. The mount design allows for use of pretty much any FM transmitter...which is a major bonus.

On the minus side, it is likely that you will have to modify the mount if you are using any kind of protective case.

I'll give this product 4 stars because belkin could have taken the time to design a product that was compatible with other popular accessories.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Good concept, poor execution, January 15, 2005

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A. Larrimore (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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The idea behind this product is good, but the actual product is less than ideal. The appearance is cheap and the configuration of pieces that I had to use with my particular car made it look homemade. If your cup holders are shallow (an inch deep or so) and of a certain diameter you must use the base with an adapter cup that makes the setup look silly. This configuration also sticks up too far. If you have a manual shift car with cup holders near the gear shift, be warned that you may find yourself hitting your iPod with the gearshift/your hand. Also the color is a dishwater grey -- not exactly appealing. Overall, a disappointment in looks and performance.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars stability for your tunes, December 28, 2004

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Shelley Gammon "Geek" (Kaufman, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Minis (Electronics)

No more will you fumble for your mini as you hit a speed bump or pothole and your iPod goes flying across the car. The Tunedock comes with 3 cup sizes to accommodate nearly every car cup holder on the market of varying sizes to ensure your iPod is always accessible to you while driving.