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iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Great

Written by JR from Julian

Sep 27, 2008

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

69 of 88 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Too tight

Written by LW from Singapore

Aug 28, 2008

It is a tight fit putting the iphone onto to dock. And each time I dock the iphone, I have to remove the protective cover (I bought the Incase Protecter). Surely, I think the design could be improved right?

64 of 181 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Here's the complete story

Written by PH from Fort Lauderdale

Aug 25, 2008

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.

253 of 276 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Very Tight

Written by TB from Barrington Hills

Aug 20, 2008

These must be very inconsistently sized. I read in one review that his/her dock is loose. Mine is so tight my phone literally jumps out of the stand. This is a piece of plastic and they charge us 49 bucks! A little more quality would be nice.

22 of 53 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

My back hurts, so support

Written by NC from Fremont

Aug 18, 2008

yeah my only complaint is this, lower in front, Higher in back.

I did both these mods myself...

The iPhone's one and only button is somewhat of an innconvience to use in the dock, troughing out the front and another 1.5" inches higher in teh back for more support than the sync plug provides.

Other than that love the remote, clean, simple, works for all my ipod/phones.

7 of 14 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Bought for my Bose to play music from iPhone

Written by SU from SAN PEDRO

Aug 15, 2008

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...

12 of 30 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

The Adapter is "ok"

Written by AG from SAUNDERSTOWN

Aug 9, 2008

It's a little loose... The phone is basically supported by the dock input itself, not the mold of the adapter. It could have been made a little "tighter". It does help line it up though. Also, three may be about two too many. I only needed one.
-The main point here is to make sure whatever you dock to, i.e. Memorex ihome clock radio, is compatible with the iphone. I now dock my iphone to my clock radio at work and it charges it fine, but I have to listen to music through the phone speaker itself, not the clock radio. The remote is useless as are the speakers... I know it has nothing to do with this product, but before you buy THREE of these adapters, make sure your "dock" is compatible.

8 of 20 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Best peice of plastic ever

Written by AP from Toronto

Aug 5, 2008

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.

15 of 21 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

If you read LM from Langehorn's review, read this one

Written by DP from Chapel Hill

Jul 24, 2008

LM fomr Langehorn (is that how you spell it?) gave this product a 1 star review because this universal dock adapter did not work for his 1st gen iPhone dock, or that was my understanding of the review. Also noted was that the reviewer held a degree in mechanical engineering and opened up the possibility of this adapter being designed for a different dock.

The new iPhone 3G is slightly bigger than the first generation. Not by much, but to hold the 3G and GPS radios, as well as a larger battery to power these, it needed to be. So, being someone with a degree, you should understand that there is not way the iPhone 3G will fit in the dock if you make it smaller. For that, you need to make it larger, as many have done with a dremel or sandpaper.

This adapter is, in fact, designed for a different dock - the universal dock. The name of the product, while it may be taken to mean it works universally with all docks, means that it works with a dock system designed to work universally with all iPods and iPhones, with the proper size adapters. This is, of course, one of those adapters.

The universal dock from Apple is useful in a stereo set up, and many stereos have an integrated universal dock. The dock is designed with the connector slightly raised and the iPod area much larger than necessary. Adapters, such as this one, are inserted into the dock ensuring a snug fit. The universal dock also features an infrared (IR) receiver so the Apple remote can be used to control the iPod. The universal dock was released while the 2nd generation iPod nano was Apples "small" player because, previously, they were carrying docks for many past iPods as well and the universal dock meant customers who preferred a dock did not have to buy a new one with every new iPod. The iPhone 3G is the first device since the universal dock that does not include an adapter, leaving it with no docking solution in the box.

I hope this review can clear up some confusion as to what this product is used for.

198 of 237 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Does what it is supposed to do

Written by WC from Martinsburg

Jul 23, 2008

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.

46 of 58 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

It's an adapter for the iPod Universal Dock

Written by BW from Phoenix

Jul 23, 2008

For "LM from Langhorne": It's an adapter to make the iPhone 3G fit in Apple's "iPod Universal Dock". It's not an adapter to make the iPhone 3G fit in the old iPhone dock. You need to be careful to read the product description.

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iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

Must combine with the Apple Universal Dock!

Written by DO from Lake Mary

Jul 23, 2008

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!

9 of 29 people found this useful

iPhone 3G Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack

For the UNIVERSAL Dock NOT the iPhone Gen 1 Dock

Written by JO from Algonquin

Jul 23, 2008

People - This product is great. It's for use with Apple's Universal Dock not with the original iPhone 1st Gen dock. Different products. Other popular products like the Bose Soundock use the Universal Dock.

27 of 32 people found this useful