Customer Reviews

Creative Labs Nomad II Docking Station

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It is simple to see that this is a neccessity for all people that like an easier and faster way to do things. This really is a hassle free way to download music from your computer; since it uses the USB port it downloads 5 times fater! what I like most about the docking station is that it is easy to put in and whenever I want to put new music onto my Nomad 2 it is right there. There is no downside to this product. Nomad is the best line MP3 players.

I bought this docking cradle and a Nomad II at the same time. The cradle makes the Nomad easier to use, because at the end of the day you just drop it in the cradle and it charges, and it's ready again the next morning. It also comes with it's own USB cable, so that you can leave the one the Nomad comes with at a friend's or work for trading files there. The other good thing is that when you transfer files to the Nomad through the cradle, it doesn't use batteries like using a straight USB cable to the Nomad does. My only complaint is the fact it has to plug into the wall for power, as well as USB, but they can't help that (since it has to charge a battery).

Having purchased the Nomad II without even knowing that it had the capability to dock, I was very excited to find this product. It's rather simple, the docking station takes the place of the Nomad II's USB cable and a rechargable AA battery takes the place of the regular battery. Then, you just peel the rubber off the bottom of the Nomad II and you are ready to go. The transfer software pops up as soon as you drop the Nomad in it's cradle. I have been very happy with it, with the Nomad II it provides a good product. It is similar priced to the Nomad II mg (including docking station), so the determining factor is the look and memory card set up. The Nomad class of MP3 players is the best you can get, you can't go wrong.

I knew that if I was going to use my Nomad II with any sort of frequency, I was going to need a charger. The price may be high, or you might say that the charger should be included, but if you bought a Nomad II, you need to get this.

The battery life on a Nomad II is about 8-10 hours of play-time. So you use one battery, then another, then another. Soon, you'll be spending a boatload on batteries. This accessory makes the Nomad more cost effective for you.

Not only is this a charger, but it's also a docking cradle. Like the Palms out there, you can use this tool to upload files (in this case, songs). The connection is through a USB port, if you were curious.

Don't fret if you're looking to buy a Nomad II. You do not HAVE to have this accessory. You can purchase batteries, and a USB cable and USB port on the gadget come with the Nomad II. But if you're going to use your Nomad II a lot, you NEED this.

This is one of the reasons I bought a Nomad IIc. I always like slipping a piece of electronics into a dock rather than finding a cable and plugging it in.

After you remove the "bumper" on the bottom of the player, it slips into the dock, latching thanks to an indentation on the player's back. If you're running SoundJam (the MP3 converter included with your Nomad), a window will come up to show you the memory of your player-- external too if you have a card.

Not only can you transfer music at USB speed, but you can also recharge the battery at the same time. (The dock comes with a rechargeable AA cell.) This, though, was one of my complaints about the system:
* Sometimes you have to "jiggle" the Nomad in the dock to get the charging light to register that it's charging the battery.
* This may just be the case with my unit, but sometimes the power connection inside the Nomad will fail. I think that this is just a bad seating of the battery, as it can often be cured by opening the compartment, fussing with the cell, and cursing. (I think the cursing is optional.)

That's all that kept this equipment from getting a five-star rating with me. I think it's a perfect addition to an MP3 player that stands out from the crowd, and I wouldn't want to be without it.

At first I was hesitant to buy the recharger for my newly purchased Nomad. Espcially since I usually only use it a few times a week. And I had enough clutter on my desk...but I think it's necessary still....the battery consumption of the nomad isn't huge but it still takes enough where you probably want a recharger. I'd recommend it...especially since it's relatively cheap here on Amazon.

I recently purchased this product and found excellent. The Nomad II Docking Station allows quick downloads from your PC to the Mp3 player. Its small, compact and can be placed almost anyway. The rate at which it uploads a file is comparable to your usual USB cable. A 5 MB song takes about 15 secs to upload. Another great thing about this product is, unlike the ordinary cable, the Nomad II is so easy to use. Simply place the MP3 player in it and you are all set. Except for the high price, i really think this product is a must for all NOMAD II owners.

I found the Nomad II docking station to help me quite considerably. The USB cable makes it faster than my old RIO 300. This is a must have if you buy the Nomad II MP3 Player!

this product saves money on batteries also saves time, fast easy ,no need to connect any cables to the player ,just drop it in and ur connected. a must have for a nomad 2 owner

I had bought the Japanese version in Japan a few months before the American version of the docking station was released.

It worked perfectly on the USB port, performing the synchronizations I needed and charging the battery in the Nomad.