Reviews for Apple iPad Dock

Product does what is says. Clean and simple design.. It is a docking station to charge and display your iPad plus you can connect it to some external computer speakers.

And no it will not work a Smart Case. But not sure why you would need the case if you want to use a docking station since most of the smart cases allow you to prop up the iPad.

But i would recommend viewing the product images on the Apple Store site before purchasing the product.

The dock is great! Obviously, all the people complaining about case-dock compatibility have never used an Apple device. Apple PURPOSELY makes them not work together because Apple devices get warm while charging, and should be free of cases. It's a no brainer.

The fit is a bit poor on the dock, but if you're typing, there isn't a need to touch it while in the dock. Get a bluetooth mouse.

I wasn't going to buy this dock, but after finding a random iPhone dock in my house and using it with my iPhone (obviously) I discovered I really like docks.

I was skeptical, because the iPad is much taller than my phone and I was wondering if it would be totally unstable with the iPad. I'm happy to report the dock works well, it is a bit wobbly, and I wouldn't dare try to play a game on my ipad while it's resting in the dock, but for movies, slideshows, or just to make the iPad look nice, it does it's job perfectly, the only flaws are that it's a bit heavy (but that's needed so the iPad doesn't fall over) and that I have to take it out of the case to use the dock. Otherwise, well done Apple.

I was hesitant to pick up a dock for my new IPad after reading many of these reviews. However, I did and am now ordering a second dock for the office. I haven't experienced ANY of the problems mentioned in other review, find it holds the iPad very securely, sets it up so that I can navigate at work and have it sitting right next to my computer. Thanks apple for another great product!

You should be aware that the iPad should not be charged while in the case since this will cause the battery to be hotter and lower it's life expectancy. You can read about battery life (and removing it from the case when charging) on this very website.

So I think it's actualy less likely that it's a flaw in the case/dock design and more likely a consideration.

I love this dock. I set my iPad in it at work and have it connected to speakers. The stand lets my iPad stay charged up while I can listen to music and run the photo slide show. I used to have the Apple rubber case and had to trim back the rubber seam about an inch on either side of the dock connecter hole to get it to fit in the dock with the case on. It worked fine but I sold the case and got an aftermarket one that goes on and off much easier. All in all the only flaw is nothing on the front to hold onto when you pull the iPad off. 'Sounds picky but what usually happens is you get it about an inch off the ground with the dock still attached when you realize the dock is still attached and cocked backwards at an angle so you reach behind and pull the dock off. I'm not sure how much damage to the dock connector is happening every time you forget and it tweaks it backwards.

Definitely recommend this dock plus the Bluetooth keyboard over the keyboard dock to give you added flexibility and potability. Works great sitting next to your computer on your desktop or as a photo frame on your living room table. The only disappointment is that it does not support a landscape display. You can get pretty quick at putting on and removing the case, so it's not really an issue the iPad doesn't fit on the dock with the case on.

I like the dock, it does everything it's supposed to do. It stands the iPad up nicely and charges it! The only thing I would have changed is I think it should at least come with another USB cord & or charger.. but I feel this way with all docks.

Received my Ipad 3G yesterday and was anxious to see how this dock worked, especially after reading all the negative reviews. Happy to report the dock works just great with my unit - could have had just a slighter tilt back for viewing but otherwise works great. Fit is good and while it probably wouldn't stand up to an earthquake I have no fear of it toppling over under general use. A definite buy if you are using a bluetooth keyboard.