Rating: Summary: Auto charger for all iPods? Review: "Auto Charger for all iPods" is Griffin's strapline.Well that is true as long as you buy an extra cable for the new version, or remember to take the cable that comes with the iPod. Great work by Griffin... take an original product, change the strapline to include the new iPod and add a note on the back to say this device will only work if you go out and buy an additional item. Hey presto...Griffin have launched a 'new' product. Just think of the other possibilities..."Sony memory stick, NOW compatible with all PDAs" (as long as you buy an adaptor). Office 200x, compatible with all versions of Windows (as long as you buy an upgrade)...Damn it, I see where you got the inspiration from!! Still it works, I suppose that's got to be worth a 2 points, (the extra point is for the marketing department. Good job chaps
Rating: Summary: Auto charger for all iPods? Review: "Auto Charger for all iPods" is Griffin's strapline. Well that is true as long as you buy an extra cable for the new version, or remember to take the cable that comes with the iPod. Great work by Griffin... take an original product, change the strapline to include the new iPod and add a note on the back to say this device will only work if you go out and buy an additional item. Hey presto...Griffin have launched a 'new' product. Just think of the other possibilities..."Sony memory stick, NOW compatible with all PDAs" (as long as you buy an adaptor). Office 200x, compatible with all versions of Windows (as long as you buy an upgrade)...Damn it, I see where you got the inspiration from!! Still it works, I suppose that's got to be worth a 2 points, (the extra point is for the marketing department. Good job chaps
Rating: Summary: Not for the new iPods! Review: Actually, it's no star, but they wont let me do that. This charger is not a stand-alone item for the new iPod. It requires a firewire interface such as the docking unit, or some other sort of conversion item. Docking unit in your car? I dont think so. Belkin makes a great unit that not only works with the new iPods, but also has a small amp and volume control built in, with a output jack for plugging a cassette or remote transmitter into. If you have the newer iPods, I suggest you pass on this unit.
Rating: Summary: Not for the new iPods! Review: Actually, it's no star, but they wont let me do that. This charger is not a stand-alone item for the new iPod. It requires a firewire interface such as the docking unit, or some other sort of conversion item. Docking unit in your car? I dont think so. Belkin makes a great unit that not only works with the new iPods, but also has a small amp and volume control built in, with a output jack for plugging a cassette or remote transmitter into. If you have the newer iPods, I suggest you pass on this unit.
Rating: Summary: firewire cable is useless Review: compare this first to a belkin auto charger and you'll notice the difference in the firewire cable. you'd need that flat thinggy to connect the charger to the new 3G ipods. look for other alternatives if belkins price too high. .........
Rating: Summary: the price is worth it for the firewire alone Review: Hey, This product works, its stylish and the firewire itself is worth the price. The Ipod charges through the firewire and the interface works with your pc/mac through the firewire is well. Get it and save some bucks. Why not 5-stars, because nothings perfect :)
Rating: Summary: the price is worth it for the firewire alone Review: Hey, This product works, its stylish and the firewire itself is worth the price. The Ipod charges through the firewire and the interface works with your pc/mac through the firewire is well. Get it and save some bucks. Why not 5-stars, because nothings perfect :)
Rating: Summary: Works fine Review: It's fine, but the firewire connection cable is thick and bulky, not particularly long (though long enough), and is not coiled. Additionally, unlike another brand I have, the LED on the plug does not change color to indicate charge status ... again, not a big deal, but not as nice as my other one. In all it does what it says and at the price is a good value.
Rating: Summary: Great Power Source. A little Cumbersom and od shaped. Review: Looking at the simple plug in it looks straight forward... and that's sort of the problem. Firewire cables are sort of stiff and stick straight out of the plug. I wish it had a swivel end or was at a 45 degree angle so I didn't have this firewire plug sticking straight out and getting in the way while I drive. The product itself works great. Has a green LED that lights up when connected. It could be designed a tad better though.
Rating: Summary: Great Power Source. A little Cumbersom and od shaped. Review: Looking at the simple plug in it looks straight forward... and that's sort of the problem. Firewire cables are sort of stiff and stick straight out of the plug. I wish it had a swivel end or was at a 45 degree angle so I didn't have this firewire plug sticking straight out and getting in the way while I drive. The product itself works great. Has a green LED that lights up when connected. It could be designed a tad better though.
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