Apple iPhone 3G Dock
Specifically designed for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S, this dock gives it an elegant place to call home on a desk or in the living room.
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Overview
With the iPhone 3G Dock, you get easy access to a USB port for syncing or charging and an audio line out port for connecting to powered speakers. You can even conduct speakerphone calls with your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3G S in its dock.
Here are some ways you can use the iPhone 3G Dock:
- Connect the dock to your computer with the USB cable that came with your iPhone 3G, then place your iPhone 3G in the dock to sync and charge the battery. No more reaching behind the computer to plug it in.
- Connect the dock to an electrical outlet using an Apple USB Power Adapter (included with your iPhone 3G), then place your iPhone 3G in the dock to charge the battery.
- Connect the dock to a stereo or speakers using an AV cable or a stereo audio cable to play music from iPhone 3G.
- Place your iPhone 3G in the dock and enjoy clear audio during speaker phone calls thanks to special audio porting.
What’s in the Box
- iPhone 3G Dock
Important note: The iPhone 3G Dock is not compatible with the original iPhone. It is compatible with iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S.
This accessory is compatible with the following:
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iPhone 3GS
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iPhone 3G
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
Must Have Accessory - Why Wasn't It In The Box, Apple?
Written by FN from FRASERBURGH
Jul 14, 2008
At the weekend, I went into town to TRY and find an iPhone 3G which I wanted so much. After much trailing round the various O2 and Carphone Warehouse shops I eventually found one... Great!
So, I took it home, opened the box and started having a little rummage around and what did I find? Well... everything apart from a dock. I know how useful these docks can be, my sister owns the first generation iPhone and its serves its purpose as a great little stand for using while at the computer (it saves the back getting scratched too!)
I had to get one. So back into town I went, and (luckily) the Carphone Warehouse had them :) It's a sturdy piece of kit which is deceptively heavy (in a good way) and you won't find yourself worrying about if it is a safe place ti keep your phone.
All-in-all, a must have for iPhone owners... But it should have been included in the box! …More627 of 677 people found this useful
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
No AV out from this dock
Written by GB from CAMBRIDGE
Jul 31, 2008
Warning - I bought one of these and a new Apple Composite AV cable to dock and connect my iPhone to an in-car entertainment system for audio and video output. The cable on its own works great but the dock BLOCKS both the video and audio outputs from the 30-pin connector on the back so nothing works.
On the Apple website it does say that video output is not supported from this dock, but mentions nothing about blocking the audio from the 30-pin connector too! And neither the store staff nor the packaging told me any of this anyway.
I have no clue why Apple would not just pass through the 30-pin connection from the phone to the back of the dock, but they don't. Apparently the Universal Dock does allow AV through, but then it does block the microphone and speaker on the bottom of the iPhone so it's useless for speakerphone calls - and it will cost me another £10 for another power adapter I don't need (got one with the phone and one with the AV cable so far).
So that's £50 spent on two accessories which don't work together but are both 'compatible' with iPhone 3G, and fail to do the job a £2.99 cable from Maplin would do if Apple hadn't encyrption-protected the AV output on the iPhone.
Not great, and I speak as a long-term Apple fan. …More559 of 667 people found this useful
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
Useful but should have been included with phone
Written by SW from BIRMINGHAM
Jul 13, 2008
It is simple and practical. If you spend large portions of your day in front of a computer then the dock makes perfect sense. When your iPhone is docked, it is still fully functional and easily viewable at a quick glance (and it will be fully charge when you need it on the go.)
Whilst I personally feel that is should have been included with the iPhone (ala first gen iPhone), I can think of worse thing to spend £19 on. Non essential but highly recommended. …More328 of 364 people found this useful
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
This don't dock
Written by MA from Fareham
Dec 18, 2009
Thats right just like the reveiws tell you, the phone dont fit! I can't believe that i didn't read the reviews before buying DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE AS ME!!!
The iphone doesn't fit in properly, you really have to force it in and even then most of the time it still jumps out. A complete waste of money, unless you like adapting plastic mouldings with a sharp knife/ …More1 of 2 people found this useful
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
A Must Have Accessory
Written by MB from Cambridge
Dec 15, 2009
If you love your iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS, then this is a must have accessory for you. A case and this dock are essential for anyone who an iPhone and this dock just does exactly what it says on the tin.
It's nice and small and gives you access to the home button on the iPhone too so you can use it easily while it's plugged in. This is something that is a little bit of a pain on the similar Apple Universal Dock. No real set-up is required. All you have to do is plug the USB cable into the back of the dock and then just sit your iPhone in and away you go! The dock is also just heavy enough to stop it being moved around easily.
Although some people may think £19 is a little pricey, you won't find anything as good elsewhere. And although some think there should be another USB cable included, you really don't need one. Your iPhone comes with one in the box so you can just use that.
Overall a great accessory that is essential for any iPhone owner and will definitely not disappoint! …MoreWas this useful?
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Apple iPhone 3G Dock
Great piece of kit
Written by RI from lockerbie
Oct 4, 2009
I wasn't sure whether I liked this dock or not when i seen it on the website, but when it arrived at my house i fell in love with it. It looks beautiful-as do all apple products-and fits the phone perfectly. One thing i really like about it is the 3.5 mill line out on the back. This is great as you can connect it to almost anything to play music. I bought the bose soundock for my iPod video and my iPhone does play music through it, but won't charge which was a bit of a bummer. This dock sorts the problem i had of not being able to play music and charge at the same time.
5 stars.
Well done apple-again!! …More16 of 21 people found this useful
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