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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Overpriced, doesn't work well.

Written by IE from Richmond

Oct 1, 2009

It's too light. You can't remove the phone from the dock one-handed, because the it stays stuck to the bottom of the phone.

Also doesn't come with a cable, so add $20 if you need to actually connect it.

32 of 36 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

prevents iphone from charging while imac is in sleep mode

Written by TH

Oct 1, 2009

When your iMac goes into sleep mode this docking station stops your iPhone from charging. This is a major problem if you are hoping to use this doc to charge your iPhone over night as the battery will continue to lose power if your iPhone remains on. The interesting thing is if directly plug your iPhone into the standard USB chord included for free when you purchase your iPhone (detached from the docking station) your iPhone will charge while your iMac goes into sleep mode. That being said the only value of this docking station is the esthetics of having your iPhone stand upright, but in my opinion the value this provides is far less than the problems this product causes related to charging your iPhone.

9 of 14 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

DOES NOT WORK WITH AV CABLES

Written by BS from houston

Sep 15, 2009

not mentioned in the notes, this dock does not work with the component AV cable, or any video cable. IT ONLY DOES AUDIO!

26 of 40 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Expensive and doesn't work with Incase unless you pull the bottom off

Written by SH from New York

Aug 28, 2009

I was about to buy this and found out I have to open the bottom part of my Incase case for it to fit. This is a pain and the repeated opening of the case weakens it so it opens too easily. There are after market docks that do more and cost less that will work with an Incased 3G.
I ended up taking my old original iphone dock apart by removing the plastic cover. I must have dropped it since I initially saw a space under the front side of the plastic case. I pryed up the front plastic cover from the thin base enough to clear the bottom thin socket then pulled the base forward from the case so the back sockets cleared and lifted the outer plastic cover off. I was left with an industrial looking but fully functional universal dock. I may get my tools out and cut the front 1/3 off the outer plastic case so I can use the back part of the cover but I am not sure it is worth the work or will look any better. There may be other ways to cover it but the base is fairly well enclosed without the plastic cover. It works just fine and is quite stable and has an output jack. Good luck! Recycle, reuse and save money.

23 of 45 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

What's the point?

Written by DL from Hillsdale

Jul 22, 2009

The best thing this dock can be used for is to charge/sync your iPhone while it sits upright.

There's a line out jack, but you can't control the volume from your iPhone. Volume must be adjusted from the powered speakers. I don't know why they would take a feature like that out? Doesn't make sense.

It doesn't come with a cable, which I already knew, but it is pretty pointless if there's not an extra one.

Again, the only thing you're really getting out of this dock is that you're charging/syncing while the phone is standing upright.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Totally a waste of money

Written by FP from Brisbane

Jun 25, 2009

No cable and I does not even fit a iphone with a thin protective skin. Say no more.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Not worth the money

Written by CG from Puebla

Apr 11, 2009

For 29 USD, what you get is a simple dock, that is no more useful than the usb cable alone, apart from it's looks when it is in your desk (and it doesn't include an extra cable).. If the 30 pin connector would allow for video output, this would be a whole different story.. but it's not the case. For 20 USD more, you can get the universal dock, which is capable of doing video output, includes an apple remote controller and also gives you the neat looks on your desk.

A dock this simple, should be offered in the phone's package, just like the first iphone, in which it was a nice addition.. not an expensive, almost useless accessory like this one.

108 of 126 people found this useful

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.

46 of 70 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Will not work with protective cases

Written by RH from colorado springs

Mar 20, 2009

I received this as a gift and can't believe that apple wasn't forward thinking enough to design it for use with protective cases. In order to use it I have to remove my case.

85 of 146 people found this useful

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.

55 of 81 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Maybe worth $5

Written by MB from Baton Rouge

Feb 1, 2009

I was given this, so not like it matters... But, it is pretty much pointless, because it doesn't come with an extra USB cable. The whole purpose of this should be to provide an extra connection to your computer, but instead to have to run around with the cable that came with the iPhone from the outlet to the computer. Cmon Apple, these are exhorbently overpriced to begin with. Give us something useful instead of nickle and diming us. I wish Blackberry was as good as iPhone so I didn't have to get overcharged so much.

109 of 129 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Not working with iPhone 3G connected to dock

Written by JM from MADRID

Jan 20, 2009

I bought this dock, pluged my iPhone 3G, then a message showed like "This accesory is not made for iPhone, would you like to turn Airplane Mode?". So it charges when on the dock but there's no sound (music or sms tone).

45 of 58 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

no cable!!!

Written by DT from Devizes

Dec 2, 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.

148 of 168 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

What a rip-off...

Written by BL from Metairie

Sep 16, 2008

Yes it is cheap, chintzy and totally unbecoming Apple's supposedly sterling reputation to exclude the necessary connecting cable from this dock. For those apologists who say we shouldn't complain because docks NEVER came with cables, that's simply not true -- the iPhone used to come with BOTH, and no other company would ever dare to offer a dock without a cable. In effect, the Apple product is cheaper and less useful than a Chinese knock-off.

And nowhere on the cute little box is the notation that a cable is needed. So those who simply throw it into their basket because they needed an extra hookup don't discover thev've been deluded until they reach their home or office.

60 of 83 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

bad connection

Written by CP from DALLAS

Sep 4, 2008

you pay @ 30 + tax , and doesn't come with cable. after using some time it looses connection, when you dock iphone its not get connect first time. have to dock and undock few time.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

$30 and no cable?

Written by JT from Wheaton

Sep 3, 2008

Ridiculous price for basically a brick that does nothing without the cable. I bought two, one for home and one for office. I have to carry the cable back and forth or buy another one.

97 of 113 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No Apple headset charger

Written by TM from Vancouver

Aug 29, 2008

This dock has a lot missing. No charger for the Apple Bluetooth headset and no cable included.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

NO CABLE INCLUDED

Written by MG from Boulder

Aug 24, 2008

If you still want to be able to use your original cable when you're on the go (and don't want to have to keep plugging and unplugging it from this dock), then the real cost of a iPhone 3G dock is $49. ($30 for this 'stand' and $19 for a USB cable). It NEEDS to be noted on the box that no cable is included because I'm sure that many people made the same mistake I did: thinking that for the already significant price of $30, the dock would come with everything you need. I love my iPhone, but I don't love Apple cheaping out on stuff like this.

108 of 115 people found this useful