DLO PowerBug Charger/Dock for iPod shuffle 2nd Generation (White)

by DLO

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10 x 6 x 8 inches ; 4.8 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: B000LQY5T0
• Item model number: DLZ87546/17
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)

Product Description

Charge your iPod shuffle from any A/C wall outlet with the small and convenient PowerBug; the PowerBug's A/C plug folds flat for easy storage and simple travel; use the included iPod shuffle dock cable as a useful spare cable for on the road or at home.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Effective and Flexible Little Charger, December 4, 2007

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bibliomom "bibliomom" (seattle, wa) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DLO PowerBug Charger/Dock for iPod shuffle 2nd Generation (White) (Electronics)

A few months ago I needed to replace my broken shuffle dock. After trying the IncipioBud (which I didn't care for) I tried the PowerBug. So far, I adore it and have absolutely no complaints. However, considering the poor product description, it was more a lucky break than an informed decision.

As shown in the picture above, the PowerBug comes in two pieces: the little white charger unit (the "bug") and a usb cable that connects from the "bug" to the shuffle. This means your shuffle can be plugged into the wall and charged anywhere, anytime; it also means the usb cable can be removed from the "bug" and plugged into the computer, allowing your shuffle to be charged and synced in the standard manner.

So, no -- this isn't a stand-your-shuffle-up-on-it dock, but it will do the same job, as well as allowing it to be charged in a standard wall plug. Better yet -- at least for me -- the "bug" also seems to be compatible with the usb cable for my older video ipod, allowing me a lot of charging options both at home and while traveling.

Be warned - there's no guarantee they won't change the design or that plugging your own non-shuffle usb device into the "bug" won't cause it to blow up. However, until they provide an decent official product description, I can only hope this will be helpful.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars craptastic, February 25, 2011

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J. Campos "Mr_J" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: DLO PowerBug Charger/Dock for iPod shuffle 2nd Generation (White) (Electronics)

I bought this because it was cheap and Prime Available.

to start off, Amazon said it was going to be the prime 2 day shipping, took longer than that. After I open up the dented package, the inner box of the DLO PowerBug (DLO) its in preety good shape, and looks like the apple usb to jack connector but once you connect it. . .

the shuffle does not seem to recognize any power coming in. the little LED light is neither orange, green, or red.

after a while of messing around forcing it to connect to the PC the LED does come on but not 100% guaranteed.

The USB to Wall outlet is horrible does not work at all only for a couple of seconds then it goes out.

another thing I would like to mention is that the connection end to the Ipod Shuffle is really weird and has like 3 hooks that require the ipod to be forced into it.

If I could go back, I would NEVER have purchased it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT! (no instructions though!), May 15, 2008

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Regina Philange (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: DLO PowerBug Charger/Dock for iPod shuffle 2nd Generation (White) (Electronics)

I'm so glad I bought this. My stupid iPod shuffle (1st Generation) sometimes doesn't show up in my iTunes when plugged into my computer, so at least this way, I can still charge it and use it.

The only thing is that there are no instructions. It's very easy to figure out, except the first time I used it, I had it connected wrong, so obviously, my iPod didn't charge. They could've at least included a picture (which they do with the 2nd gen. shuffle) b/c you connect each one differently. But once I figured it out, it charged very quickly. (you connect the 1st gen. shuffle directly to the adapter that goes in the outlet -- plugs in where the cord is for the 2nd gen. one).