Reviews for Griffin PowerDock Dual for iPad

I bought this to be able to charge my iPad and iPhone at the same time. The coin/key/etc. area is clever, but I never use it. I guess it's because the charger is in the living room. Over all, it works great charging iPads and iPhones with cases, but it's a little more of a struggle with the iPad. It's tough to align with the Smart Cover on. It also doesn't fit quite right when the Smart cover is open and wrapped around the back. It's also quite pricey, hence the four star rating.

A lot of people have made scathing reviews about the instability of this product.

Please. Think a little before you post.

1. The base itself is sturdy, solid and heavy enough that I trust my iPad 2 and iPhone 4 on it together.

2. Many people said that the two docking ports were "unstable." They're not unstable. That's like saying the apple magnetic laptop battery connector is "unstable" because it pops out easily. It's MEANT to, people! To avoid damage!

The ports on this base *intentionally* rock about half an inch to allow for you to pull your phone/iPad off from any angle without accidentally causing damage to your phone or iPad, or to the dock itself.

3. Many people also said they were annoyed that they couldn't plug in their iPad with a case on. Well. Come on. Even the standard Apple iPad stand/docking station doesn't allow you to plug the iPad in, even with just the magic cover on it. Dock makers have to go with the thickness specifications of the iPad, not the specifications of the iPad with potentially many different thicknesses of cases and covers... so do yourself a favour, get a case or cover that pops off easily, and be happy with a rockin' dock.

4. I love the fact that unlike its competitor, the iphone doesn't block the iPad. I frequently have shows on in the background while I'm designing, and I like the fact that my iPhone doesn't block my view of the iPad while they're both plugged in.

5. The little change/keys cubby is unbelievably adorable. :)

I love this stand the iPad and iPhone fit on the stand with cases on both. The little dip is brilliant for keys or change, But and its quite a big but, once charged the iPhone didn't last the full day, i would be on about 20% by 5pm. once i charged the iPhone on the original charger it was back to 50% by 5pm. I don't understand it.

This charger is great, super convenient with the holder it sits right by my front door for my wallet and iphone. Love that I can either charge two iphones or the ipad and iphone on it. I would buy it again! At first I was worried that the connecters seemed a bit loose, but I've had it a year and it has held up beautifully, not a single problem.

I like the concept of a dual charger. But the 30-pin connectors are loose in the dock and it takes some effort to connect the devices comfortably. I felt like I was going to break both my iPhone and iPad 2 (which Griffin says is supported by this dock) when connecting them. I was hoping for a quick docking product - easy on/easy off but it seems to take a lot of care and effort to put on and remove without the feeling you are going to break something inside.

I am returning this item.

this is a fantastic product buy it now

Product will not work with the iPhone4 bumper case as it does not make enough of a connection to be able to charge. The only way I could get it to charge was if I manually held the iPhone down. However, as soon as I let go it would stop charging.

As for the iPad with standard apple case, unless you spend 30 seconds+ trying to get the iPad in just the right way the charger will not make a proper connection.

Ultimately there is no point to have a charger that cannot charge my products without having to take everything out its case, so I returned this within hours of my purchase.

Was hesitant to spend this much on a charger, espiecially with no reviews, but am glad I did. It fits my Ipad (Apple case) , and Iphone conveniently together on my nightstand; replacing my alarm clock. The base slightly amplifys music and provides a nice place to put my car keys.

Rated it 4 stars because I wish the connection to the Ipad was sturdier, if I touch it will sometimes stop charging; this is a charging station and not a stand though so it serves its purpose well.