Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White)

by Griffin Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.7 x 1.2 x 6.4 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000P6H7Y6
• Item model number: 9759-SHFADPTR
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

With the Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle you can finally use your iPod shuffle with your favorite full-size universal dock devices. Your iPod shuffle's incredible entertainment value has always been partially tied to its incredibly small size, but with this Dock Adapter it can now deliver music just like its full-sized iPod cousins.

Griffin's dock adapter is constructed with the same exact shape as the actual dock connectors on the bottom of every full-sized iPod. Easy to use, all you have to do is plug your iPod shuffle into this unit via its headphone jack, and then plug the adapter into your iPod speakers, in-vehicle adapter, or any other iPod docking accessory. This Griffin Dock Adapter is designed especially for your second-generation iPod shuffle, and is backed by a manufacturer's one-year warranty.

Product Description

MP3, DOCK ADAPTER FOR IPOD 2ND Gen.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 2nd Generation Shuffle Owner, March 26, 2008

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A. Sams (IA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White) (Electronics)

I wanted an I-pod for Christmas and received the 2nd generation Shuffle from my family (this is the very small Shuffle that has a clip on the back). When it came to listening to it in my office I was limited to just speakers. After looking on Amazon I discovered the docking adapter that makes it easy to use one of the I-pod speaker docks that many retailers sell. It works great and I can listen to my I-pod during the day and with a flip of the switch on the adapter I am able to charge it at night! Great product and highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great with Bose SoundDock Series II, January 20, 2009

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T. Williams - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White) (Electronics)

The little guy does just what it is supposed to do in my Bose SoundDock series II: allow me to play my 2nd generation shuffle. It even charges the shuffle.

19 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Apple iPod Shuffle Dock - Expensive, Works On Many Docks But Not All, November 16, 2007

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Mark "Technology, Music and Movies" (East Coast) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Dock Adapter for iPod shuffle 2G (White) (Electronics)

The Griffin Dock Adapter for the 2G iPod shuffle allows you to *dock* your Apple iPod Shuffle into most universal docks. For the reasons of cost I may have been too harsh on this guy. It does work. But some docks may be designed in slightly different ways. And with the changes Apple seems to constantly make to its dock standard it may not work on every dock.

For players like the iPod Shuffle and other MP3 players connecting with a standard aux cable is probably the safest bet. This provides an alternaitve to those whose aux ports are in use or who want to quickly dock their shuffles into a few docks. Most iPod docks have line-in or auxilliary ports, but not all do. Some people also have dedicated their ports to other mp3 players so being able to dock the shuffle may be a convenience for some. Truthfully, two ports should be standard on any dock. This guy fills the void for iPod shuffle owners who want to dock their shuffle or have iPod docks without extra ports.

Apple usually provides dock adapters for their players, but the Shuffle is the exception since it comes without the proprietary iPod dock interface. This one basically has a slightly modified headphone style port. So installing it with the adapter is basically plugging it in to the port and then seating it into the dock.

To me this unit still seems overpriced, but in fairness that's probably because of the small market for this product. The strange thing about this device is really the fact that it works with some docks and not others. Apple has changed their universal dock standard a few times and perhaps that explains it. Certain brands of docks seem not to work consistently either. Just keep in mind, this dock adapter is pretty mindless. If this doesn't work for you, it's likely due to the the way the dock port is configured rather than this adapter. Make sure you have seated your player into the adapter properly and dock it carefully.

So if you want to dock your shuffle this provides an alternative to the standard aux cable connection. It's worth giving this a try even though it may not work with every dock. Be warned, and make sure to test it right away so that you can return it if it doesn't work.

Enjoy!