Reviews for iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

I bought these adapters for my iPhone 3GS, but they don't fit. The hole is to narrow. Still looking for an adapter that will fit my 3GS.

I bought this adapter for my iPhone 3G and now I for my 3GS. I use two of them, one for my bose speaker and one for my old universal docking station. The only thing that bugs me is that you have to look at it and insert it, it's not a perfect fit, but overall is great.

okay look this adapter is not meant to fit your iphone with a case on it if you have one on, your going to have to take it off (the phone probably looks better with it off anyway) it is a very good thing to have because if you have a dock you dont want your phone just sitting back with nothing to back it because that will damage the connector

OK, after reading all these reviews I was thouroughly confused so here is the story. I purchased this adapter and used it with the Apple universal docking station.

This adapter works very well with the Universal Docking Station. It is not a tight fit. It is a perfect fit.

The old Docking station has an adapter for the original iphone but not for the 3G iphone. That's why you need this one. If you get the original docking station, you can still use it with no adapter, but you would risk damaging the connection if you were to move the phone beyond a certain point.

The old docking station comes with a big hole and about 6 adapters in the kit. Unfortunately, none work for the 3G. The new Docking station will have this adapter included in the kit.

I ordered the new Universal Docking station, but they mistakenly sent me the old one. When I complained, they sent me this adapter and I've had no other problems.

So go ahead and purchase either the old docking station with this adapter or the new one without. It will work fine.

Am pretty sure the reason they put three in is in case you have more than one dock. It saves people buying more than one if they have a dock connected to the computer, one for charging etc. Also agree that although it should have been included, the iPhone is a lot cheaper now than it was so I really don't mind paying the extra for it.

I bought this so I could play music from my iPhone 3g on my Bose. The first thing I noticed was that the adapter does not quite fit in the Bose dock. It is a bit loose. I turned it this way and that, but it still seemed like it was not made for the Bose dock.
Next, I had to take off my Flick case to get my iPhone 3g to "sort of" fit into the dock adapter. Unlike iPods, the iPhone does not snap in at all.
I had read reviews that the phone was not set up to charge with the Bose like the iPod, so I was not surprised when I got a message on my phone saying that it would not charge. I was surprised when the message said it was not compatible with the device. I thought that meant it would not work. However, I tried it and it does play music from the Bose speaker. I'm still not sure about the sound quality.
Bottom line: Awkward/loose fit in the Bose dock, awkward fit on the iPhone, plays music from my Bose. I think it could use improvements. Also, I'm not sure what to do with the other two adapters...

My old dock is new again with this, the iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter.

I only needed one, but got three - but thats fine. They're not exceedingly expensive and some day I may need a second.

To the first reviewer, these inserts are intended for the apple universal dock and not the Gen 1 cradle that came with your 1st iPhone. Otherwise, these do what they say, they allow the 3g to fit nicely into the universal dock.

Hi,

Summary:
Two-stars due to high cost of a solution that was included with the original iPhone and is NOT with the 3G iPhone. Read the product descriptions of what is included and compatible carefully before buying.


Details:
I too was puzzling over what to purchase for my new iPhone 3G which had no dock included (unlike the first iPhone) - I was very disappointed!

You have to purchase the Apple Universal Dock Part Number: MB125G/A with this iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter, I believe. That product is expensive at $49 but does include an Apple Remote (but no cable!!).

You cannot use the original iPhone dock as it is not "universal."

If you scroll down to the bottom of the descriptions of most accessories for iPods and iPhones, they note issues like this by leveraging icons to help understand what is and is NOT supported. I am going to purchase both as the 3G iPhone dock adapter indicates it works on the universal dock. If not, I will be returning and asking for a full refund!

I just received 3 of these adapters in the mail. I had purchased the iphone 3G and already had the original iphone. The adapters do not fit into the original dock. I tried every possible way to insert the adapter - nothing works. I may be stupid about these things, but I do have a degree in mechanical engineering.

the 3g iphone fits into the adapter, but the adapter does not fit into the dock. It is advertised as a UNIVERSAL adapter. Perhaps there may be other docks for which this thing is designed - but something is wrong.