Reviews for Apple iPod nano Dock (1st generation)

Just want to make sure everone knows that the iPod nano Dock doesn't come with a cable to plug it into your computer. You're supposed to use the cable that came with your nano when you bought it. I lost my cable and thought this might be the solution... oops.

I thought it was a charger when I bought it, but it is not. I guess having my nano stand up is a good thing. Its well made. Not really worth 30 bucks, but it was my mistake.

I liked the dock at first but I got these holders for my iPod (tubes) and now my iPod won't fit in the hole to charge your iPod. I have been researching on apple and I'm gunna get the universal dock but now i'll be stuck with the original dock what should I do? And the thing that really ticks me off is that it says "the dock is compatible with all accesories!!!!!!! lol i think not

i just bought a nano dock (literly 10 minutes ago) any way, i was kinda disapointed because i have a tube on my ipod, and i couldnt fit the ipod with the tube in the dock, so i took the tube off and it took me a long time to take it off. i think i might return it and get the universal dock.

Probably not. I thought by purchasing the nano dock I would be able to charge my nano without plugging it into my computer (or laptop). Well that didn't work. Although I must say the nano looks very nice on the dock it serves little purpose other than.....sitting on my desk. I was a little disappointed, for $30 you should be able to at least charge it (from the dock) without plugging it into my laptop. Oh well, I guess this is the price (literally) that I have to pay.

Just to correct some of the other reviews...

You can charge AND use the stereo out feature at the same time. Just load up I-Tunes, eject the I-Pod from within I-Tunes, and you're good to go.

As for the Dock itself, it's hard to rate something like this. On one hand, it does exactly what it's supposed to. It provides a stylish way to charge the I-Pod, while providing access to stereo-out. So, if that was all, it would get 5 stars.

On the other hand, something as basic as stereo-out functionality should be included with the Nano, NOT something you have to shell out $30+tax+s/h to get. The price is the main issue. That's why I'm rating it only 3 stars.

You either pony up the cash, get a nice charger, and the stereo out...or you save your money and look elsewhere.

even if you don't want to charge by using your computer, you can just buy the usb wall plug-in and take the 2.0 cord they give you; and voila. plus i already have an ipod mini dock that came with it and it works ith the nano :\ basically just a bigger fitting where the ipod sits. Unessecary to buy.

One of the main reasons I purchased the dock for my Nano was to move it off the desk and also to provide a nice line-out for my bedroom stereo. For that, it does its job just fine.

However, since it's so important to have a case for the Nano, make sure that you purchase a case which allows for the dock port to be open and folds up, as there's next to no clearance for a small silicone case on this dock. That alone diminishes its functionality.

Well ... the dock does add one feature many might desire--the line out. If you plan to send signal to any amp/speaker setup, the line out is the optimal send as compared to the headphone out.

There is a difference between these 2 ... line out is proper line level w/ relatively flat response (what most equipment wants to "see") ... the headphone out is at least, I believe, EQ'd slightly to compensate for the reponse of headphones -- slightly different ouput level too.

You get the correct line level through the included cable (for playing the Nano through your computer), but the dock is a good thing to have around for other speaker/amp setups.

I definitely prefer the line level in comnination w/ other audio equipment.