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PocketDock Line Out USB
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Brand: SendStation Features: * Includes high-style, quality cables
* Trust the speakers you know
* Utilize existing accessories
* *Compatible with iPhone 1G & 3G, iPod Touch 1G & 2G, iPod Classic, iPod Nano 1G-4G, iPod Video 5G, iPod 4G (click wheel), iPod photo, iPod mini
* 3G iPod models (touch wheel) DO NOT support USB charging only syncing
Batteries Included: no
The PocketDock with Line Out and USB lets you connect the iPods or iPhones docking port to a standard USB cable. No need to carry the special docking cable the tiny PocketDock easily fits in your wallet, so youll never miss a connection again. When youre on the road with your iPod, listening to your favorite hits, you may unexpectedly want to connect to another Mac or PC. When you need it most, youll probably find that you didnt bring the special iPod docking cable its at home connected to your computer. Since you can find USB cables almost anywhere just unplug a printer or scanner the PocketDock Line Out USB lets you get connected, anytime, anyplace. But what about connecting your iPod to an external amplifier or stereo system? The new PocketDock Line Out USB offers an industry-standard 3.5 mm (1/8") stereo jack (right next to the USB port) that connects directly to the iPods line level circuitry just like Apples Dock, but in a tiny, easy-to-carry package.
total reviews 12
 sendstation usb pocketdock reviewIf you use your ipod on speakers that don't have docking capabilities this is a must + comes with some handy (long) connecting leads.
Works with VIDEO connection if you have no AUXI'm rather technically challenged, as they say, so I was a bit taken aback when I went to connect the Pocketdock and discovered that my receiver doesn't have AUX inputs. I was pleasantly surprised to find it works just fine with the VIDEO inputs. I considered a more expensive docking station with the RF remote, but if you can't see the menus on the remote, what real advantage is it? I'm happy with this little gadget; it does its job and it's all I need to listen to my ipod through my home stereo.
 Not a clean solutionBought this for my car as a replacement for an XtremeMac Roadshow as that cable doesn't work with newer iPods and any iPhone. While the PocketDock works I'm only giving it 3 stars because:
- its a bit big
- would have been much nicer if it used a mini-usb socket. the larger usb cable significantly adds to the size of this thing.
- as another reviewer stated, it doesn't fit tightly into my iPod Video. Seems to be more secure with my iPhone though.
- it doesn't support video out. While the PocketDock AV does video out it doesn't work with newer iPods & iPhones. Not a big deal though.
- having 2 separate cables coming out the bottom is a big of a drag, especially in a car
On the good side:
- Audio quality is fine. If using it in a car then you will likely need to get a ground loop isolator. This isn't an issue with the PocketDock, its an issue with your car.
- being cable-less you can choose the size of the cables you want use to hook it up. That's useful if you are a tight space and don't want deal with 3 foot cables. My old roadshow had a huge cable that was a tight fit in the armrest storage area of my Infiniti G35.
I bought this because it was cheaper solution when compared to Apple's $49 Composite Out cable. However, given the issues I think this is going to end up in a box, replaced by Apple's cable. If you are in the same situation as me you may want to pass on this and just get Apple's cable.
Pretty CoolI have my ipod plugged into my car stereo's aux input. Using this product, the volume is controlled completely by the stereo, rather than both the ipod and the stereo, which would be the case if I plugged into the headphones jack. To me that's an advantage, because I'm always switching from listening on my headphones, to plugging it into my car through the pocketdock. There's no fussing with the volume.
Being able to plug a charger through the additional USB connector while I'm listening is fantastic. I could go on road trips, and not have to worry about battery power. Very nice.
 Line out DOES NOT give better sound quality with NanoI tried using this dock with my 1st generation Nano. I found absolutely no difference when connected to the headphone jack or the PocketDock line out. I tried this with a car stereo which has a aux input jack as well as a home amplifier Yamaha HTR 5550.
Other than this, the product is definitely of good build quality. Only wish the line out worked as advertised.
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