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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

RIP-OFF!

Written by BM from Navarre

Nov 22, 2009

The only reason I purchased this device was because I needed a new cable. I figured that I could just pay the extra money for a dock setup, instead of buying another power brick.
The worst part about all this was that the packaging was big enough to precisely hold a dock and USB cable. Why the wasted packaging space, and the $37.61 for what might as well been a small pointless paper weight. You can buy the cord itself in the online apple store for $19.95 +tax.

A worthless smug upgrade!

5 of 7 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No USB connector

Written by SR from Tallahassee

Nov 15, 2009

Why can't we get the connector cord with this?!! It just feels like a rip off.
I bought this dock for home and I use the USB connector at my office.

16 of 17 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Signed Sealed and Delivered!

Written by MC from Aurora

Nov 8, 2009

The reason I wanted this dock was to not have to lay the iPhone on the desk when it's charging. This dock makes the iPhone stand up and look awesome when it's docked. You can make calls and watch video and use the iPhone when it's docked and I like that. You do have to be aware that you need to be careful not to knock the iPhone over this only applies to the home button and volume button. The touch screen works perfect. Watching video and listening to audio is a snap.

Apple did a good job with this dock and if your expectations are realistic you will enjoy this iphone dock. Sure you may need to get a second cord as some reviews have pointed out but this is a choice that was made by the reviewer. I happen to already have two cords and I also have a desktop USB port connection so I can unplug the dock and take it with me.

I would recommend this dock to all iPhone users because it is a top notch product that works as like it's supposed to. The dock also makes your desk look less cluttered.

14 of 16 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Looks Great Works Horribly

Written by JL from Indian Trail

Nov 3, 2009

It is not even close to snug enough a little bump to my desk and the iphone disconnects .It looks good thats the only reason it gets 2 stars.

13 of 15 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Doesn't work with the HD cable

Written by SY from Edmonton

Oct 5, 2009

Either I wasted my money or I have to send it back. Does NOT work with the HD component cable.

18 of 27 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Awesome product!!!

Written by BT from Seminole

Oct 2, 2009

I bought this dock about two months ago. I haven't had any problems using it and think it is an amazing product that is worth the money. Although it doesn't come with a USB cable, when you buy an iPhone you get one. Why would you want more than one USB cable? To charge/sync another iPhone/iPod?? If you have another iPhone or iPod you should have gotten another cable when you bought it. I highly recommend this product to anyone who owns an iPhone 3G or 3GS.

19 of 34 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Overpriced, doesn't work well.

Written by IE from Richmond

Sep 30, 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.

31 of 35 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

prevents iphone from charging while imac is in sleep mode

Written by TH

Sep 30, 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.

8 of 13 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

DOES NOT WORK WITH AV CABLES

Written by BS from houston

Sep 14, 2009

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

25 of 39 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Needs a cable

Written by PC from Stouffville

Sep 4, 2009

A bit cheap to leave out a connecting cable. Everyone needs one to leave with the dock.

65 of 71 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

wow hahha

Written by KM from ocean view

Sep 1, 2009

well i found this product very useful because when i have my down time i just put it on there and it starts charging n backs it up while im on the computer and i dont have to worry bout damaging the usb wire and i mean i have a case for it but really ppl how hard is it to just take of the case and put ur phone on the dock

14 of 30 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 27, 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

worth buying...but not for the price

Written by FS from boston

Aug 22, 2009

stands up the iphone and works very well. also has a line out jack that can be used for music playing while charging the phone. music plays well even in the charger. doesn't come with a cable (annoying) and thew price is a bit high for me. maybe something like $15 would be better..

23 of 27 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Bad Dock!

Written by RS from WINSTON SALEM

Aug 11, 2009

The compatibility is hit or miss. Sometimes when I connect my 3G(s) this charges as it should. Other times I get an error messgage that says this is not compatible with the iPhone.
Wait, isn't this sold as an iPhone 3G dock???
Not the usual Apple quality.

50 of 60 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

should have been bundled with 3G

Written by AS from Markham

Jul 23, 2009

I was a former owner of the 2G iPhone and when I bought the 3G iPhone last year I was disappointed to see it's missing the mediocre dock. i had to pay 35 bucks to buy this since my 2G dock didn't work with this. however I was pleased that this dock worked with my 3G S. in terms of the dock it self, it's nothing special and no major points. so it's not a necessary accesory.

71 of 90 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

What's the point?

Written by DL from Hillsdale

Jul 21, 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.

94 of 128 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Perfect!

Written by EH from Hamilton

Jul 21, 2009

Absolutely love this product!
No, it doesn't come with a cable but I already had 2, big deal.
The sound is perfect! I can hear alarms, calls, messages clearly!
I don't get what people are crabbin' about with this product. I'm glad I took a chance and ignored all the negative feedback.

29 of 51 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Great Dock but Sound Output is Poor

Written by NJ from Mississauga

Jul 9, 2009

Great Dock and keeps the iPhone in clear view at the bedside table. One can connect External Speakers and I tried this with Headphones. The sound quality had dropped quite a bit and the clarity was not there. Not sure if anyone else had a similar problem.

The second thing as every one has stated, @ $ 35.00 Apple should have at least given a USB Connecting Cable.

29 of 33 people found this useful