Apple FireWire Power Adapter for iPod (White)

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000D8LSW
• Item model number: M8636G/C
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 11, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Use an iPod FireWire Power Adapter for home, office or travel. The FireWire based adapter allows you to charge your iPod when not connected to a computer. Just plug the adapter into a wall outlet and connect either a 6-6 pin FireWire cable (iPods without dock connectors) or an iPod Dock connector to FireWire cable (iPods with dock connectors) to your iPod for recharging.

NOTE: The iPod FireWire Power Adapter is only for use with iPod. Do not plug the iPod FireWire Power Adapter into any other FireWire device. For more information on using this product, refer to the online iPod Help in iTunes.

iPod Compatibility

Product Description

Use an extra iPod Power Adapter for home, office or travel. The FireWire-based adapter allows you to charge your iPod when not connected to a computer. Just plug the adapter into a wall outlet and (depending on model) connect a 6-6 pin FireWire cable or iPod Connector to FireWire cable to your iPod for recharging.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Official APPLE brand, July 25, 2005

By	Joe Smo "G-Unit" (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

Although this charger is no doubt expensive, it is definitely worth it if you bought an iPod mini or an iPod shuffle that did not come with one. With this charger, you can now charge your iPod, or shuffle, without being near a computer.

The AC charger charges much faster than attaching the iPod to a computer via firewire or USB. To charge an iPod, all you have to do is plug your firewire cable to the charger, and then attach your iPod. With the shuffle, all you have to do is plug it in (no wires to mess around with).

For those who do not know, when you plug in the iPod to the adapter, you can listen to it without losing power. Great feature.

Another advantage of this charger is that if you happen to travel outside the US to other countries, you can buy an adapter pack which will enable you to plug this charger into foreign outlets.

There are third party chargers that are probably cheaper but not only will those void your warranty, but furthermore, they might even mess up your iPod/shuffle permanently.

13 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Charging, August 11, 2005

By	Bruce Aguilar (Hollywood, CA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This charger is designed for every iPod EXCEPT the Shuffle. The Shuffle connects via USB, this charger uses FireWire.

Every iPod charges while connected to a computer via FireWire or USB 2.0, but this charger allows you to charge your iPod in a wall outlet. In addition to the charger you will need a connector cable. You can use the one that came with your iPod or buy a second one. Hook 'em up, plug it in the wall and get on with more important things while your iPod charges.

For international travelers, the plug pops off and you can purchase the correct plug for the country you will be visiting. Great feature!

I have an iPod Dock connected to my stereo and use an extra connection cable along with this plug to ensure that my iPod doesn't run of of juice durring parites and long playing sessions. I highly recommend the Power Adapter to iPod users who want the flexability to use their iPod on the road or in conjunction with a stereo.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Convenient, October 12, 2005

By	Rae Atkinson (Chapel Hill, NC) - See all my reviews

I bought this power adapter for a couple reasons, but mostly so I can travel with my iPod without toting around my laptop in order to charge it. I also thought it be a good idea to have handy in general.

What I like about it most is that it is small and the prongs retract inside which is a nice feature. I just use the firewire that came with my iPods to connect it. It really seems to charge the iPod MUCH faster than using the computer. I actually use this much more often than my computer. I only hook it up to my computer in order to update playlists and songs, never to charge it anymore.

My only two complaints are that sometimes the firewire is difficult to pull out of the adapter. It kind of sticks occasionally. This is just a minor complaint and does not detract from its overall usefulness and durability. The other complaint is that it is a bit pricey for what it is. Overall, though it still deserves five stars because it works very well and is small and compact.