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Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White)
 
 

Apple Dock for iPod 3G (White)

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Technical Details

  • Compatibility: iPod 3G
  • Extra dock for charging and syncing at work or home
  • Syncs via USB 2.0 or FireWire
  • Stereo line out connects to stereo system or powered speakers
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Product Details

  • Item Weight: 9.9 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • ASIN: B00009KO3A
  • Item model number: M9130G/A
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Date first available at Amazon.com: May 1, 2003

Product Description

Product Description

Just plug, unplug, and go. The iPod Dock makes charging and synching easier than ever. A convenient and elegant home base for iPod on a desk or connected to a home stereo system, the dock provides synching via FireWire or USB 2.0, charging via FireWire and a stereo line out for simple connection to power speakers or a stereo system.

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90 of 91 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice work if you can get it, June 10, 2004
By Toniann Scime "Librarian" (Amherst, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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Let's put it this way: I think the dock is great. Aesthetically is much more pleasing to see my iPod propped up securely in this sturdy little accessory. Functionally, the line out jack is great for hooking up to a stereo. And for the sake caution, I prefer having a spot to place this pricey little unit in, rather than just leaving it lying down, just waiting for the first inadvertant soda can to be set on it, or crushed under a stack of books, and so on.

The price doesn't really bother me; it could be lower, but it's not prohibitive, considering how much you just paid for your iPod. And that's why overall, I'd give the dock 4 stars...

... But not 5. Because having said all of that, it's really sort of chintzy of Apple to make one have to pay extra for a basic component and, when all is said and done, one you don't necessarily actually need. So, in the end, it's nice, if you can get it -- but if not, you're not missing much.

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39 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars too expensive, but..., May 9, 2004
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For 40 bucks you get the dock, which is nice. For 75 you get the dock, a Monster Cable audio connection cable with RCA connectors; the Apple USB-iPod cable and the Apple power adapter. Apple calls this its stereo connection kit. In May 2004 it's $5 cheaper on Amazon than at apple.com. Seventy-five bucks is too much for this, too, but bought separately, I know these items would cost quite a bit more than $75.

You do need the dock to use the line-level output to your stereo. While it's true the variable output headphone connection works fine, the line-level output provides higher fidelity and eliminates the risk of overloading the inputs on your pre-amp or receiver.

If you don't have an iPod yet and you love music, especially if you travel on airplanes, you need one. Just know that podding, like most other things, is a bit of a money pit.

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98 of 119 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not worth it, October 12, 2003
By Andrew Sutherland "jalenack" (Albany, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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If you are buying a 10 gb iPod, I wouldn't suggest spending $40 on this small piece of plastic. While this is a nice and handy product made by apple, the price is to big to make it worth it. If you're buying a 15, 20, or 40 gb, you get a dock already included, along with a remote, a carrying case, and more hardrive space. But buying a dock separately is a waste of money. It does include an audio out jack, but the headphone out is just as good

I made my own dock for myself out of wood and painted it. It looks nice or nicer than the Apple dock and is just slightly less functional. All the dock does is make the iPod stand up instead of lying there.

If you want a dock, I'd suggest making your own or buying a 15, 20 or 40 gb iPod with the dock included as well as many other goodies that make it worth spending $100 extra.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars The old dependable
I bought this three years ago after I got my first iPod, a 4G that has long since been sold, but I've kept this as the dock on my computer because no matter what, it still works,... Read more
Published 13 months ago by N. Schimpf

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't do much.
As someone else pointed out, "All the dock does is make the iPod stand up instead of lying there." That's it. Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by DWR

1.0 out of 5 stars Ha You think this dock charges your Ipod? Think again.
Why waste the money? I bought two of these - one for a 10G IPod and one for a 15G IPod - it charges neither. Read more
Published on March 19, 2005 by Norman D. Dagen

3.0 out of 5 stars considering the dock...
If you are considering the 15GB ipod you might as well get the 20GB ipod which gives you a dock. This dock is about 38 dollars and the 15GB ipod is about 250 dollars which adds... Read more
Published on September 23, 2004 by Eugenia Tsai

4.0 out of 5 stars Probably not worth it, but handy
The iPod dock may not be worth the price - but it *is* handy if you are into convenience. My iPod came with a bundled dock and I keep in on my desk for charging/syncing. Read more
Published on April 15, 2004 by moofahoof

4.0 out of 5 stars Other functionality
The iPod dock does more than just make the iPod "stand up." It also provides a line-out which is a much better way of connecting it to a steroeo sytem than going... Read more
Published on January 2, 2004 by Frank

4.0 out of 5 stars Certainly worth it...
Most of the other reviews ignore that the dock allows for flawless line-out of audio - it's not just a block-of-wood holder for the iPod. Read more
Published on January 2, 2004 by James Trascapoulos

5.0 out of 5 stars Good idea
Obtaining this dock, or a spare isn't a bad idea. I'm about to pick up a second dock.

Some folks might debate the wisdom of obtaining something whose only function is as a pass... Read more

Published on October 27, 2003 by The Patriot

2.0 out of 5 stars DEFINENTLY Not Worth It
I looked at it on the internet and for some reason I thought it was an amazing idea. Actually, its very useless. Read more
Published on October 26, 2003 by Eugene Plimpton

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