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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

no cable!!!

Written by DT from Devizes

Dec 1, 2008

The dock is fine... but come on Apple - no cable!?!

It's another £10 to buy a cable!?!

This should come with a cable, end of story.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No AV out

Written by CR from London

Feb 12, 2009

Bought this dock from the apple store on Regent Street, along with the 'Component AV Cable'. I even spoke to a member of staff to check that everything would work OK. When I got it all set up at home I found that the cable worked fine when connected straight to my iPhone 3G, but it would only charge via the USB connection when in the dock. The audio and video outputs do not work.

I'm astounded that apple can make a product that does not provide the expected. Surely the dock connector would simply pass through the data it is receiving from the ipod/iphone sitting in the dock.

Apparently not.

Poor show apple.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

A 16GB iphone doesn't fit!

Written by RD from SWINDON

Mar 25, 2009

The iphone keeps jumping out of the dock, and you have to press hard, too hard onto the iphone to get it into the dock, then it quite literally jumps back out again...Not impressed.

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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/

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Wish I'd read all the reviews first

Written by AW from BISHOP AUCKLAND

Jun 1, 2009

As many have said, one of these should really have been included in the box, but at £19, I guess I can live with that.

However, what I can't live with is the fact that it doesn't include the USB cable!! I bought two of these (one for home, one for work), thinking that I'd then keep the cable that came with the iPhone for travel use. But I'm now going to have to spend even more on a couple of cables for the docks!

Not good guys. I can't think of any other cradle or dock type of product that doesn't at least include its own connecting cable.

So...lose one star for not including a dock with the iPhone in the first place and lose two more for not including the cable with the dock! Bad Apple!!

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

A bit too compact

Written by BD from Grimsby

Sep 24, 2008

Overall, this dock does what it says on the tin. However, its dimensions are such that if you have your iPhone in a case, even just a skin, it won't fit in the dock. I have to remove the skin every time. This defeats the object a little as I wanted to play the iPod whilst sat at my desk but then pick the iPhone out of the dock when I go walkabout, without a load of hassle disconnecting audio plugs, etc. I don't have to do that but I do have to put the skin back on to avoid damage whilst the iPhone is in my pocket, so not quite the convenient gadget I envisaged.

29 of 37 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Unreliable dock connection

Written by JS from BRISTOL

Jul 28, 2008

I used my iPhone 3G for a couple of days before the dock arrived, and I had no problems at all. Since using the dock, I've had kernel panics, and on at least 2 occasions iTunes has warned me that the iPhone device was removed whilst syncing. It seems the dock doesn't always make a good connection to the iPhone, it doesn't lock into position. It's always bad to remove a mounted device during data transfer, and in effect that is what the dock is doing with it's unreliable connection. I am very concerned about data corruption.

I think the dock could be designed better - to make a locked connection for better reliability, and a release button to avoid problems with the dock lifting up from the desk when trying to remove the iPhone.

On the plus side, I can understand Apple not including the dock with the 3G - it's a fair way to keep the cost of the iPhone so low, many people may not need a dock, especially if they use one of the many cases that are available. I made a choice not to add to the bulk of my iPhone by using a case, and therefore benefit from the convenience of simply placing the iPhone into a dock, rather than hunting for the cable that may have been burried or slipped off the back of the desk.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Doesn't do things you'd expect it to

Written by AH from Canterbury

Jan 10, 2009

1. It doesn't stay still when you use the iphone whilst it's in the dock

2. When you plug in the conector that also has the iphone headset, he headset doesn't charge. To get it (and the iphone) to charge simultaneously, you have to connect straight to the iphone; so the dock is redundant.

3. I've got the silicon case for my iphone. I have to take it off to fit it in the dock.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Apple Iphone Dual Dock

Written by JH from BRIDGNORTH

Sep 29, 2008

A little disappointed that having bought 2 dual iphone docks for the original iphone and headset I cannot use them with the new 3G phone, infact unless i use the lead that came with the headset i cannot charge the items together. Why is this Apple? Are we not going to have a dual dock for the new 3G phone?

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Good but could be a lot better very easily.

Written by JL from Rochdale

Aug 20, 2009

This is perfect for what it says. It doesn't bother me that it doesn't come with a cable or it wasn't included with the phone. The following two points bother me because I see no reason why they cannot be solved.

1. Make the base a lot heavier. This needs to sit on a desk without being influenced by the weight of the cable. I should be able to lift the phone in and out without moving the dock or needing to hold it down.

2. Make a black one. I understand that a lot of Apple's products are white such as the Apple Macs and some of the iPhone and iPods but you now also do a lot in black. The most popular iPhone colour where I live is black and my iPod touch is also black as are most. It wouldn't cost any more either.

You have a great product, you can make the accessories so much better by watching people use them.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Be careful !

Written by NP from London

May 4, 2009

Got a protective case on your iPhone ? Then this won't work. You need a UNIVERSAL dock which also comes with a remote. It's an easy mistake to make and even Apple Store Staff get confused. So the 3G Dock has it's limitations so make your choice very carefully.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Should have been provided with the iphone!

Written by AM from BROUGH

Jan 26, 2009

Does what it should, great quality, but I am annoyed that it wasn't in the box with my iphone and the price is ridiculous considering that it isn't provided with it's own power adapter or USB cable. Most people don't keep their dock by the computer where they sync their iphone, therefore I'm now going to have to buy another USB cable at the cost of £10 plus p&p because I don't want to be plugging and unplugging one USB cable from one room to another. Why don't Apple just put the price of the phone up and provide these items in the box.
I have only given it 3 stars because of the price and the above issues, the product itself is excellent.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No USB cable in the box

Written by SW from Cirencester

Sep 3, 2008

I bought this to use at work, so I could use the charger that came with it at home. Now I need to buy another USB to ipod cable for £15 pounds including postage, so in the end it costs you £35-40 for a dock and cable. Disappointed.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Small but important omission; Apple Bluetooth headset owners please read

Written by AG from Tetbury

Sep 11, 2008

So I'll start out by agreeing with the comments below. Annoying that the dock's not in the iPhone retail box. A shame that the dock's retail box hasn't got a cable in it. As a dock though, it does what it says on the box.

My little observation that may be of value to others is that you cannot use this with the Bluetooth Travel Cable (aka the sync cable with a charging point for the Apple Bluetooth headset). In the absence of the dual dock for the 3G phone, I had the bright idea to put the headset cable into the dock on the assumption that both the phone and headset would charge. Oh no. Some bright spark has the dock/cable connected in such away that the moment the cable is connected to the dock power to the headset is cut off.

Summary: the only way to charge a 3G iPhone and Apple Bluetooth headset together is to use the cable alone (or take a dremmel to the dual dock for the original iPhone).

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Hmmm.....

Written by NF from London

Aug 15, 2008

"No more reaching behind the computer to plug it in!" - All very well but there has never been any 'reaching behind the computer to plug it in' before as the iPhone used to come with a dock included!

Anyway, does the job exactly as it should but over the last couple of years apple really has started taking the **** with accessories. The iPod used to come with a charger but that was also removed.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Just something you want...

Written by HL from Ilford

Aug 20, 2008

I only bought this so I could stand it up on my desk when I wasnt using it :P

not bad when phoen rings comes through the line out too! but when on loud speaker that doesnt come thru speakers.. which is a shame... but still decent bit of kit

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Longer Please!!

Written by SS from Atherton

Sep 26, 2009

Pretty awesome, but for £19 you should get a USB lead with it - I'd pay £25 if it came with another mains adaptor.

No qualms about it not coming in the box - not everybody wants one, but would be great if Apple produced an extra long usb lead - mine goes behind the bed to charge at night but is just not long enough! have had to put yet another extension lead in to accomodate new shiny iPhone.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Does not fit

Written by JC from NORTHWOOD

Apr 17, 2009

Bought it presuming that my iphone 3G would fit in the dock along with an incase casing around the phone, however it doesn't. As a general dock it is fine but shame they don't specify that it will not fit with a case around.

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