ipod shuffle dock

Overall Rating: ( 8 reviews )

1. Posted: Jul 25 2008

   Unfortunately this product did not do what I thought it would, which was to allow me to use my ipod shuffle with a clock radio I have. It allowed me to play the ipod, but not use this feature. It's not an issue with the dock adaptor though, just the ipod. The product arrived on time and in good condition.

2. Posted: Mar 26 2008

   I wanted an I-pod for Christmas and received the 2nd generation Shuffle from my family (this is the very small Shuffle that has a clip on the back). When it came to listening to it in my office I was limited to just speakers. After looking on Amazon I discovered the docking adapter that makes it easy to use one of the I-pod speaker docks that many retailers sell. It works great and I can listen to my I-pod during the day and with a flip of the switch on the adapter I am able to charge it at night! Great product and highly recommended.

3. ( 2 of 2 found this review helpful ) Posted: Nov 17 2007

   This replacement dock is slightly better and cheaper than the one provided by Apple for the Shuffle. However, it is still overpriced. This product does work, but there are alternatives ranging from 40 cents to $5 that will do the same job. This fills a product need created by Apple. If this was made better the Docks wouldn't break so easily. Normal USB adapters should have been included with the product instead of the mini-doc, or at least backup cables. A standard USB port connection could also have been used. Check out the alternatives which are much more reasonably priced. USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod Shuffle APPLE Ipod Premium White USB Data / Charging Adapter Adaptor for Apple 2nd Generation Shuffle IncipioBud USB adapter for the 2 Gen Apple iPod Shuffle Having a backup dock or adapter is a must for your iPod shuffle. It just doesn't make sense to buy the expensive replacements. Good luck!

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Overall Rating: ( 2 reviews )

1. Posted: May 12 2007

   not exactly the adapter for the first gen iPod shuffle I was looking for, it helps you connect to standard iPod doc but does not have a USB connection cord. I've kept it in case it comes in handy, but I had to search further to get the USB adapter I really needed. If you have a stick iPod shuffle and are having trouble connecting it to your USB port, this is not what you need. other than that, I had no problems with the product condition or shipper. that's just the difficulty of buying something from a photo.

2. Posted: Aug 15 2006

   This adapter is great for anyone who would like to use their ipod shuffle with regular ipod speakers. The shuffle will sit up higher than the regular ipod, but it works. The shuffle will not work with items that need the ipod battery power to operate. I also use it as a way to extend the connection between my ipod photo and the isee 360 recorder/viewer.

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Overall Rating: ( 5 reviews )

1. Posted: Aug 1 2008

   One needs to understand the purpose of the product. This is for a small room (12' X 12'). One should not expect it to be loud. I heard various other iPod docking stations (all famous brands - upto $260) and this one sounds almost natural to me. I pass this judgement after comparing it with a decent stereo setup at my home.

2. Posted: May 13 2008

   While my model differs somewhat (IT888B) it seems the same. I agree that with an ipod it's sound is subpar for the price. It does work as a decent 2.1 front speaker for TV's. It's the integrated amp/chip in this unit that is lacking. I hooked up my Headroom Amp between it and the unit for MUCH better ipod sound. Selling for $77. this week at Target. Don't expect high end sound.

3. Posted: Dec 19 2007

   I saw this product in Target a couple days ago. I plugged my iPod in out of curiosity, and played a few songs including recordings of: Nessun Dorma sung by Pavarotti, Do you know you are my Sunshine? by the Statler Brothers, A Moment so Close by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, and Forsaken by Dream Theater. The product performed a huge cut above all other iPod speakers that were available anywhere near its price of $249 in Target. The midrange was intelligible and fairly natural sounding even at moderately loud listening levels. (Speaking in terms normally reserved for actual stereo speaker systems.) This does not sound like just another iPod system. Its output capability is well beyond most iPod systems. The bass is not prodigious, however it does offer a subwoofer out to add a powered sub. I've been reading other reviews of this system across the net, and it seems most people are just looking for lots of boom in the bottom end. I cannot stand excessive bass or treble, and iPod systems are especially notorious for having midrange that is heavily lacking in quality and intelligibility while emphasizing boomy and distorted bass and screeching highs from tiny and usually inadequate low and high frequency drivers. Midrange, the part of the spectrum where 90% of music occurs, is simply ignored more often than not. This system actually has dedicated midrange drivers that do not sound like a kazoo when played louder than 70dB. (moderately loud conversation, vacuum cleaner @ 10 feet) In fact, they play very clearly up to about 90-95dB at the listening position (approx 8-15 feet away, as loud as most high quality bookshelf speakers will play without becoming harsh sounding.) I could actually hear what was happening in the music with this system. Pavarotti sounded like himself, and the deep bass guitar from Victor Wooten in the Bela Fleck track was clear and punchy without sounding 'woofy'. Dream Theater's intricate and complex music was delivered full-spectrum with admirable balance, even with James LaBrie's very unique sound. It won't shake your floor, because it's designed to have something most people don't understand: Balanced sound. It's not going to replace a good pair of B&W or other high end speakers, but it's a massive step up from the average iPod speaker system. Think of it as a larger and higher-output version of a Bose sound-dock (With more connections and features). Inputs and outputs are massively impressive for an iPod system. 2 full RCA/S-Video video ins, and an RCA/S-video out for your TV, subwoofer line-level out, AM/FM antenna connections. Wall-mountable, and fits nicely beneath a 32" LCD TV. One thing to note... the iPod dock does seem a bit flimsy compared to the rest of the system. In fact, in the one I tested, it was working, but the display on the front of the dock itself was not functioning at all. I was able to use my iPod, but had to use the non-synced mode. I am assuming that's simply because it was in Target and kids always destroy everything they can get their hands on in those stores. 90 day warranty is pretty standard, and not impressive. Overall, I rate the product very high in the sound quality and available features areas. Build quality is excellent **with the exception of the dock itself-somewhat sub-standard. If you want a speaker system that can accept source inputs from your DVD/Gaming/other systems as well as play Radio and iPod music, and mounts conveniently under your TV or on its own stand, and has acceptable performance relative to actual home stereo systems (Extremely rare among iPod systems), this one seems in a class of its own for now.

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