Reviews for Belkin Charge + Sync Dock for iPhone 5

Finally!! Finally!! I have had my Iphone 5 since October and have been desperately looking for a legitimate, quality dock. I have tried a few (one off of Amazon that broke in a few days and another one, Sinjamoru, that I had to use my own lightning chord...not a great fit and always coming loose!) I have had this Belkin dock for a few days and it is awesome. It is a very nice quality product (with a nice balanced weight) that you would expect Apple to back. The reviewers below are right...don't confuse this dock with Belkin's first one that utilized your existing lightning cable. This one has its own cable and it works great. I even have a Seidio Surface case on it and it still docks perfectly every time. I have been reading the mac forums and I know you guys are looking for a great dock that you don't have to spend a fortune on (Elevation, Podi-m, etc). Well, your search is over...a legitimate dock has finally arrived!!

BTW...Apple's customer service was awesome. I called to get a little more info on this dock and the gentleman that I talked to not only knew about it, but he owned one himself. So after a few minutes of him gushing about how much he liked it and giving me some awesome info on it, I knew I had to order one. Also, he said if I didn't like it I could simply return it to an Apple store...more convienent that dealing with returning it through the mail.

So, as you can tell, I am very satisfied with this product and purchase experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone and even bought one for my boss. He texted me last night "Wow!! Awesome Dock!!"

73 of 82 people found this useful

Let me start out by talking about the pros of this case: it is well-built and compliments my Macbook Pro nicely. But there are a few things that are missing.

The dock is very lightweight, so you'll have to hold the dock while unplugging. I duct taped the dock to my desk so I could unplug with one hand.

Also, there is a very good chance your case will not fit with this dock; mine didn't. Any case that covers the bottom of the phone (and I mean any plastic whatsoever on the bottom of the case--even a little bit) the case will not go on. I have a Belkin View case for my iPhone 5 and it did not fit because the case covered the bottom (it had openings for the headphone jack/mic, lightning port, and speaker). I cut the bottom of the case and made the 3 openings into one large one and now the phone docks normally. This case is made for people who like no cases or people with snap-on cases. Normal and protective case people, steer clear.

It does what is advertised though, and it is one of the best docks out there.

22 of 23 people found this useful

I ordered 2 of these docks. One of the best docks I've see for the iPhone 5. The lightning connector is actually hinged making easier to accomodate different thicknesses of cases.

13 of 17 people found this useful

The look and feel of the dock is great, it's at a great angle, and is designed to fit most cases. You could probably even stick an ipad mini on it.

The only bug-bears that i have, is that it's a fused plug!? If the USB connection dies on me (Which it eventually will) I'll have to replace the entire thing, not just the cable. The lightning connection is also quite stiff, so you have to hold the dock with one hand, and the phone with the other to get it off the dock.

Overall a very good product.

8 of 9 people found this useful

Since Apple brilliantly decided to not manufacture docks for iPhone 5 and the new iPad/iPad Mini - this is the best alternative.

The dock will accept iPhone, iPad mini and iPad. With the iPad mini and iPad - you must either anchor the base or add additional support to stop the dock from toppling over.

Works perfectly with iPhone HOWEVER if you use a case AND the case covers the bottom of the phone (Over the speaker, mic port, lightning port) the dock will not work. I use a case where the ports are completely exposed and the phone fits fine.

I bought two for the house and I'll but one more for my office.

11 of 15 people found this useful

After purchasing several other docks over the last few months, and returning them all, I bought this Belkin dock, which is superb. The iPhone 5 docks easily; the dock is attractive; and a lightening connection and cord are built-in. I bought a second dock as well.

Just to say, however, the dock may not work with your particular iPhone case: I have several Speck cases that I rotate, and the phone docks only when using the CandyShell Flip, in which case it docks perfectly.

7 of 8 people found this useful

Does what it's suppose to do, easy to set up, and it is compact. only problem is that it doesn't work with my case.

10 of 15 people found this useful

I've had my dock for 2 months now, and could not be happier. My partner picked one up for himself after I told him how great it is. I'll be picking another one up for my office, since it's so slim, sleek, and simple. Highly recommend!

5 of 6 people found this useful

Contrary to what is stated in the blurb, this dock will not accept Speck or SwitchEasy cases. This is particularly irritating because not only are these common brands, but it would have been easy to design the flange with a removable spacer that allowed the dock to accommodate the extra thickness of a case. I gave the dock two stars because it seems to be otherwise well built.

3 of 3 people found this useful

A very well designed dock. It fits my iPhone with a snap case without a problem. It is nice and stable. I am also going to use it with a iPad mini also with a snap case. It is stable enough for the mini. It definitely will not tip over on its own.

4 of 5 people found this useful