Apple Universal Dock for iPod (White)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 10.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000KBBKKI
• Item model number: MA045G/B
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Apple iPod Universal Dock serves as a convenient and elegant home base for charging, syncing and more. And for the first time, it works with all iPod models that have a dock connector, so if you own more than one iPod, you can keep just one dock connected to your computer, stereo or TV. The Universal Dock is the ultimate iPod docking solution. Any model of iPod with a dock connector can fit perfectly into a single Universal Dock through the use of interchangeable inserts called Dock Adapters. You simply insert the Dock Adapter that fits your particular iPod model, then plug in your iPod. The iPod Universal Dock package includes adapters for five iPods. New iPods that are released will include adapters for that model, and other adapters are available separately.

What's in the Box
iPod universal dock, 5 dock adapters (iPod mini 4/6 GB; iPod with click wheel 20/40 GB, U2 Special Edition; iPod with color display 20/30/40/60 GB, U2 Special Edition), and user's guide

iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G, iPod nano 2G, iPod mini, iPod 3G, iPod 4G (Clickwheel), iPod Color, iPod 5G/5.5G Video

Product Description

The Universal Dock is the ultimate iPod docking solution. Any model of iPod with a dock connector can fit perfectly into a single Universal Dock through the use of interchangeable inserts called Dock Adapters. You simply insert the Dock Adapter that fits your particular iPod model, then plug in your iPod. When you want to connect a different-size iPod, simply pop out the Dock Adapter and insert a new one. The convenient iPod Universal Dock is an elegant home base for charging and syncing with your computer or for connecting your iPod to your home audio system or TV. It works with all iPod models that have a dock connector. The iPod Universal Dock serves as a convenient and elegant home base for charging, syncing and more. Control playback from a distance using an optional Apple Remote Display videos and photos on a TV or other video device using an optional iPod AV Cable or S-video cable Compatible with - 1st and 2nd generation iPod Nano, aluminum iPod Mini, 3rd Generation iPod, iPod with click wheel, iPod with color display and iPod Video

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Expensive Adapter without the Apple Magic, November 18, 2007

By	Caramalizer (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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The basics work with iPod 5G and the Nano 3G, but this dock doesn't have that "just works" magic we have come to expect from Apple. For starters it comes with nothing meaning you still have to buy a power adapter and in my case an iPod cable which can be as much as the dock if you buy Apple original. You can use the IR remote that comes with your Mac. Don't waste money buying a remote specially for this because it only activates the iPod's play/pause and volume adjustment. The MENU button on the remote doesn't activate the MENU button on my iPods, so I can't scroll songs or albums. Apple, you could have let us do that fairly easily.

Because of the diminutive size of the new Nano, the scroll wheel sits low in this dock making it almost impossible to scroll. (This wouldn't be so bad if I could use the remote instead)

I bought this because I needed something to hold and charge my iPod while connecting to my stereo. There aren't a lot of choices out there so I'm stuck paying a premium price for what is essentially a simple adapter stand that turns the iPod socket 90 degrees, and separates mini headphone and S-Video out. If I'm not mistaken, docks came free with the first iPods. I don't think we will return to those days, but Apple needs to come out with a new dock design that addresses these shortcomings.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars i was dock skeptical at first, March 26, 2007

By	S. Bacon (Savannah, GA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...but then I bought one in a Zoom vending machine at an airport. Aside from the idea of being able to use it to hook my iPod up to a TV or stereo, I'm surprised at how much I like it.
I bought this one and sent it to my mom, when she told me her arthritis, made it hard to unhook the iPod from the USB wire. I knew immediately that this dock would make her iPod life easier. She too, loves the dock as much as the iPod. It's great for her to be able to just slip the iPod on and off to be charged. For me, hearing from her, how easy it was, made the price well worth it.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but lacks a power adapter, December 26, 2007

By	J. Nowak - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The product works well. Be aware that it does not come with a power adapter or any cords, thus these will need to be purchased as well.