Customer Reviews and Ratings

2.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 318 reviews

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    The doc seems to be an afterthought on this

    • Written by from Carp

    11 of 13 people found this useful

    The positives are that it looks nice, doesn't take up much space then the iPad is out and is well balanced. The downside is that there doesn't seem to be a case or skin that works with this. :-( I'm not sure what Apple could have done to meet the desire for a small dock but working with skins but they didn't figure something out, and with the number of people that add skins and cases, that's a surprise.

    If you don't plan to have a skin, get this, it's slick. But if you have a skin, weigh the fact that you need to remove it every time you use the dock.

    Was this useful? The doc seems to be an afterthought on this

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Ipad Dock

    • Written by from Alness

    16 of 25 people found this useful

    This is a not a good dock for your ipad, although since i bought my ipad case i now use it as a dock for my iPod touch which i never used to use This dock is so much better for an iPod Touch because when i was typing on the ipad there was no support on the back of the dock, only at the bottom which made the iPad wobble.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Fail

    • Written by from St.Lucia

    You cannot connect the iPad with the dock while the iPad is in its case. Very fiddly to get iPad in and out of case every time you want it to dock. Fail!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    if you are going to buy a case do not waste your money on the dock!!!

    • Written by from Ottawa

    16 of 21 people found this useful

    very disappointing...makes the product completely useless in my opinion. i bought the apple case for my iPad and in order to use the dock you have to take the iPad out of the case.....very poor design!!!!

    Was this useful? if you are going to buy a case do not waste your money on the dock!!!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Dear Dumb Consumer.

    • Written by from Surfside

    This is an amazing product, the reason it feels wobbly is because the iPad has a moving female connector so no damage can be inflicted.

    Another 5 star product, Apple! :D

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't Fit If You Have A Case

    • Written by from Los Angeles

    17 of 24 people found this useful

    If you have an iPad then you'll need the case. The Apple case is nice and works well. However, once you have the case on your iPad, you can't fit it on the docking station. So back I go to the Apple Store to return this product.

    Was this useful? Doesn't Fit If You Have A Case

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    No good if you have a case

    • Written by from Wantage

    18 of 22 people found this useful

    As many of the reviews suggest, the dock doesn't offer any use if you leave the iPad in a case (I bought the Apple case and taking it in/out becomes a pain, so now it just remains in the case). I've used the dock twice and now it's in a drawer. Would have been good if a 3GS fitted as well, but it doesn't so it'll be on eBay shortly.

    I can't mark it lower than 3 as it does exactly what it's designed for, but just not how I'd expect to use it in everyday life.

    Was this useful? No good if you have a case

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Incompatable accessories

    • Written by from Glos

    18 of 46 people found this useful

    I, like many, purchased this dock as well as the case.
    It seemed like an obviouse choice, but little did I realise how much it would annoy me, you really can not use both. Full stop. Cant take Ipad out of case once it is in it, not without a fight. Cant use dock with Ipad in case.
    Simple...
    All Apple need to do is ensure this is made clear when ordering the products.
    I love the Ipad. I NEED the Ipad. but I dont need to have a trio of incompatable products
    But, like everyone here, I have a choice.
    If you order over the internet you have distance selling laws covering you. 14 Days money back no quibble . No fuss. Just call Apple and send it back for refund. EASY
    Not ebay...dont loose your money.
    So I did
    I sent it ALL back
    IPAD. DOCK. CASE.
    I loved my Ipad. But unlike my Iphone...I really dont NEED my Ipad if it makes me irritated. Simple.
    Sad, but simple.

  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great stand

    • Written by from Burnham On Sea

    7 of 7 people found this useful

    I find the dock very useful as it keeps the back free of scratches when the ipad is being charged, however it seems designed to not let you use it with an iPod/touch easily, which i don't understand. Other than that It is sturdy and heavy enough for the job.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Agree!

    • Written by from Harrow Weald

    8 of 11 people found this useful

    I have to agree. A useless product for a great product. You don't use it like a phone so don't dock it like one. Wish I had got the keyboard option instead once I realized that I would have to unpair my macpro from my wireless keyboard to get it to work with the iPad. Early adopters,eh!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Useless Product, lots of style, no substance

    • Written by from MORETON-IN-MARSH

    10 of 14 people found this useful

    As others have said, this product is completely useless if you use the Apple iPad case because the iPad is a tight fit in the case and once it's in, you leave it there. With the case on, the iPad will not fit onto the dock.

    I assume the dock with integrated keyboard is exactly the same, I use the cordless bluetooth keyboard instead which works fine.

    Overall, a complete waste of money.

    Was this useful? Useless Product, lots of style, no substance

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Great accessory!

    • Written by from Chicago Heights

    9 of 17 people found this useful

    Definitely recommend this dock plus the Bluetooth keyboard over the keyboard dock to give you added flexibility and potability. Works great sitting next to your computer on your desktop or as a photo frame on your living room table. The only disappointment is that it does not support a landscape display. You can get pretty quick at putting on and removing the case, so it's not really an issue the iPad doesn't fit on the dock with the case on.

  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Good but could be better

    • Written by from Montmorency

    Having read all these reviews I was aware of the limitations, and so it wasn't a disappointment. The iPad only goes in portrait mode (obviously) and is fairly unstable but if you find a place where it won't get knocked it's fine. Unlike the excellent iPod dock this one doesn't respond to the remote, which is a shame because the iPod function in the iPad displays the album art full screen and makes a great music player in the dock. I use my iPod like this, using the remote to flick through songs, but the iPad can only be used in a set-and-forget way (unless you can be bothered to get up and change the song...). Anyway, it makes for a nice place to store the iPad, but doesn't really do anything except hold the iPad near vertical.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Very limited as it wont fit an iPhone

    • Written by from Reservoir

    Yes it wont fit an iPad with a case which I kind of get but it wont fit a 3G iPhone which kind of makes it even less useful.

    Was this useful? Very limited as it wont fit an iPhone

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    mad

    • Written by from San Francisco

    25 of 36 people found this useful

    I'm upset! first thing I tried was plugging it in only to find out it won't fit with the apple brand case. I feel stupid I should've looked online reviews before I bought this. I didn't, b/c I wouldn't think they would mess up like this!!!!

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work with iPad case :(

    • Written by from Newcastle

    17 of 25 people found this useful

    Virtually useless as won't work with iPad in its official case.

    Was this useful? Doesn't work with iPad case :(

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Did they pu any thought into this?

    • Written by from Lindsay

    29 of 42 people found this useful

    So under where it says what it is compatible with it should say not compatible with the apple case. You would think Apple would have put some thought into it.

    Was this useful? Did they pu any thought into this?

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Great iphone dock aswell

    • Written by from telford

    9 of 20 people found this useful

    this works really well as a iphone dock better than the universal i am buying 2 more for my iphone and ipod touch

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    waste of money

    • Written by from Brentwood

    15 of 19 people found this useful

    Like many others, I pre-ordered the iPad, case, dock and insurance. Having not been able to dock while the iPad is in its case, and removing the iPad from its case is not as simple as one may think, the dock is unlikely to be used on any occasion that I can forsee. Very disappointing.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work with the Apple case

    • Written by from Calgary

    22 of 33 people found this useful

    Having no case for a month, I was excited to receive my dock and case on the same day. Trying out the dock it worked great. Then I fitted my case onto my iPad (a tight fit) but was extremely disappointed that the iPad wouldn't fit into the dock. The case on the back is too thick. Turns out, once you buy the case, you don't even really need the dock either. Just flip your iPad upside down (screen rotation) and plug your connector in there. I guess the only downfall would be you wouldn't have access to the headphone port. Try it on the side.

    Was this useful? Doesn't work with the Apple case

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