Reviews for Apple iPad Dock

Apple's designers really did make a terrible mistake here. I too pre-ordered both and now likely won't ever use the dock. Glad I didn't order the docking keyboard - which was really close to doing...this is a terrible idea.

While it would be nice to see some features mentioned in other reviews, I think it's only fair to review the product based on it's description on the Apple storefront and how it lives up to that.

After reading the description, I knew the iPad wasn't going to be able to dock in landscape mode. I knew this was pretty much a simple dock that would allow me to place the iPad in a portrait mode. While it wasn't clear whether or not the iPad would be able to be docked while in its case, I wasn't counting on this. I agree with other reviewers that not having to remove the iPad from it's case would be nice, but it's by no means a deal-breaker. All I was looking for was a stable way to provide a fast charge for the iPad beyond merely plugging it into an outlet and laying it down on a table.

The charger works well. It charges fast. It does what it says it will do. Sure, there could be some improvements, but, by and large, I'm satisfied with the dock. It is quite heavy for it's size. That adds stability for the iPad while it is docked. I was actually surprised by the weight of the unit when I unboxed it. I also had no trouble with the unit sliding around on the desk.

For times when I want to set my iPad down and view it in a landscape mode, I'll use the iPad case because that is a product that was designed to do this.

People have already said it, but I wanted to get in my rating. The dock does not work with the case. I pre-ordered both of them with my iPad and never dreamed Apple would do this without saying anything. Boo!

I have an iPhone 3GS that I keep docked during the day while I work at my desk. The iPad dock serves the same purpose. Keeps the iPad within arms reach, standing upright, and allows my iPad to charge while I work and use it when it's docked. Also has a line-out for stereo which is cool if someone needed it.

It does the job of holding the iPad in place, though it is a little wobbly. It only holds the iPad in the portrait position, not landscape. Would have been nice if Apple had built the iPad to have a dummy slot on the side so it could be docked (but not charged) in landscape position, too. I'm guessing if you're planning on watching a movie, you want some other kind of dock to hold it horizontally.

My complaint is the iPad ‘sticks’ to the dock, so you have to use TWO hands to remove from the dock! I wanted to be able to walk by the iPad while in the charging dock and ‘grab’ it and go...but no, you have to use TWO hands to remove the iPad from the dock...I’ve already started walking past the ‘thing’ and not grabbing the Pad :(

It makes sense that most people would get the iPad cover to protect their new "baby." However, the iPad will not sync in the Dock with the cover on. Does not make sense.

Save your money on this one. Apple dropped the ball on this dock (and their case). For these two items not to work together is criminal. Or maybe smart business. You buy the iPad, case and dock. You cannot charge/dock while in the case so you remove. Dock is flimsy enough that you knock dock and iPad off table. Since it is user error, buy new iPad. Is this how they will reach a million units sold this year?

Seriously though, wait as I am sure there are a multitude of companies working on compatible dock and case.

Thought that Apple of all "designers" would have thought that those of us who use cases might like to dock our iPads as well - instead of making the support bar have enough room for even the Apple designed case or adjustable so that any case (or an iPhone even) could be used on this dock made it an immediate return and exchange for a spare power adapter.

The iPad dock looks great. I have it on a bookshelf in my office and have a slide show of family photos running while I charge it, I have had two people who did not realize it was an iPad comment on what a great digital picture frame I had.
My iPad is stable and does not wobble or threaten to fall at all when I put it in my dock. I would have liked to place it a bit further from the outlet, but the cord is pretty short, otherwise, no complaints.