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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

NO CABLE INCLUDED

Written by MG from Boulder

Aug 23, 2008

If you still want to be able to use your original cable when you're on the go (and don't want to have to keep plugging and unplugging it from this dock), then the real cost of a iPhone 3G dock is $49. ($30 for this 'stand' and $19 for a USB cable). It NEEDS to be noted on the box that no cable is included because I'm sure that many people made the same mistake I did: thinking that for the already significant price of $30, the dock would come with everything you need. I love my iPhone, but I don't love Apple cheaping out on stuff like this.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Not worth the money

Written by CG from Puebla

Apr 10, 2009

For 29 USD, what you get is a simple dock, that is no more useful than the usb cable alone, apart from it's looks when it is in your desk (and it doesn't include an extra cable).. If the 30 pin connector would allow for video output, this would be a whole different story.. but it's not the case. For 20 USD more, you can get the universal dock, which is capable of doing video output, includes an apple remote controller and also gives you the neat looks on your desk.

A dock this simple, should be offered in the phone's package, just like the first iphone, in which it was a nice addition.. not an expensive, almost useless accessory like this one.

108 of 126 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Maybe worth $5

Written by MB from Baton Rouge

Jan 31, 2009

I was given this, so not like it matters... But, it is pretty much pointless, because it doesn't come with an extra USB cable. The whole purpose of this should be to provide an extra connection to your computer, but instead to have to run around with the cable that came with the iPhone from the outlet to the computer. Cmon Apple, these are exhorbently overpriced to begin with. Give us something useful instead of nickle and diming us. I wish Blackberry was as good as iPhone so I didn't have to get overcharged so much.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

$30 and no cable?

Written by JT from Wheaton

Sep 2, 2008

Ridiculous price for basically a brick that does nothing without the cable. I bought two, one for home and one for office. I have to carry the cable back and forth or buy another one.

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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.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No Apple headset charger

Written by TM from Vancouver

Aug 29, 2008

This dock has a lot missing. No charger for the Apple Bluetooth headset and no cable included.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

What a rip-off...

Written by BL from Metairie

Sep 15, 2008

Yes it is cheap, chintzy and totally unbecoming Apple's supposedly sterling reputation to exclude the necessary connecting cable from this dock. For those apologists who say we shouldn't complain because docks NEVER came with cables, that's simply not true -- the iPhone used to come with BOTH, and no other company would ever dare to offer a dock without a cable. In effect, the Apple product is cheaper and less useful than a Chinese knock-off.

And nowhere on the cute little box is the notation that a cable is needed. So those who simply throw it into their basket because they needed an extra hookup don't discover thev've been deluded until they reach their home or office.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Not working with iPhone 3G connected to dock

Written by JM from MADRID

Jan 19, 2009

I bought this dock, pluged my iPhone 3G, then a message showed like "This accesory is not made for iPhone, would you like to turn Airplane Mode?". So it charges when on the dock but there's no sound (music or sms tone).

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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.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Will not work with protective cases

Written by RH from colorado springs

Mar 19, 2009

I received this as a gift and can't believe that apple wasn't forward thinking enough to design it for use with protective cases. In order to use it I have to remove my case.

85 of 146 people found this useful

Apple iPhone 3G Dock

bad connection

Written by CP from DALLAS

Sep 3, 2008

you pay @ 30 + tax , and doesn't come with cable. after using some time it looses connection, when you dock iphone its not get connect first time. have to dock and undock few time.

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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!

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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!

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Doesn't work with my 3G iPhone.

Written by BH from philadelphia

Jul 31, 2008

I got the dock, plugged my 3G iPhone into it and it said something to the effect of "This accessory is not made for the iPhone, would you like to turn on Airplane mode?"

No, I don't want to turn on Airplane mode. Is there a "Work as you're supposed to" mode? I'd like to turn that on.

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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.

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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.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

No cable?

Written by JH from VALRICO

Jul 15, 2008

This dock is a great idea and can be very handy for a work situation. It really irks me that I have to go find a connector cable because one is not included in the package. I want to keep the dock ready at work, and keep a dock connector in my laptop bag for syncing and charging on the go. I find it very frustrating to purchase a seperate cable to power it up. Cables aren't that expensive, one should be included for the price of this accessory.

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Apple iPhone 3G Dock

Not as good as the previous model

Written by RJ from Chicago

Jul 14, 2008

I like the way it looks, and how the phone fits into the dock, but I've had a huge problem with touching the phone anywhere on the top half and it becoming dislodged from the dock ever so slightly, disconnecting from the computer, and then reconnecting immediately. Its become a huge hassle especially with the new backing up before sync in iTunes. I'm not thrilled with this dock, compared with the previous version, and I will probably return it.

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