SendStation announces PocketDock AV iPod adapter
Accessory-maker SendStation looks to be trying to extend its tentacles to as many devices as possible with its latest iPod adapter, tying together a variety of audio and video connectors with its PocketDock AV. As you can see above, you'll get your choice of S-Video or composite video, with the usual left and right audio jacks pumping out the tunes, and a USB plug conveniently provided for syncing or charging your iPod. Detach the iPock dock unit and you can also use the cable to hook your 15 or 17-inch PowerBook up to a TV for some big screen viewing. Look for this one to be available direct from SendStation early next month for $36.95.[Via Mobility Site]
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Matt @ Mar 14th 2007 5:38PM
"...your 15 or 17-inch PowerBook up to..."
You mean Macbook Pro right?
TJ @ Mar 14th 2007 5:53PM
Powerbook is correct, I believe those have the s-video connector because the Macbook Pro doesn't have one.
LukeA @ Mar 14th 2007 5:54PM
Because PowerBooks never had any sort of video-out capability.
Jay @ Mar 14th 2007 5:58PM
Not going for it! THey have to use 24 gold plated cables, remember this is ANALOG. Oh yeah, when the hell is apple kicking off optical out on the ipod? Makes a huge difference! ANyone that says different doesn't understand sound fidelity.
Lee Gibson @ Mar 14th 2007 6:24PM
Oh, look! An audiophile! How cute. Watch...his head will assplode when you tell him that you can't tell much difference between 192 kbit VBR MP3 and an LP read by a "laser".
Austin @ Mar 14th 2007 6:57PM
... how are Powerbook users going to use it? The S-Video out and headphone jacks of my old Powerbook 17" were on opposite sides, and even if I had the DVI->S-video adapter for my Macbook Pro, the cord still wouldn't reach.
tcc3 @ Mar 14th 2007 8:10PM
Yeah, if you dont have gold plated ear drums, you're not getting the whole sound. Freakin noobs!
saykoshey @ Mar 14th 2007 8:21PM
Just a few comments on why I think this is useless.
No remote?!
It can't standup right like other docking stations.
If you have the USB cable plugged in then your iPod automatically jumps to "dongle mode" so you can upload stuff from iTunes, iTunes is automatically launched. In "dongle mode" you can't use the iPod anymore, you can't play any music from it.
So everytime you plug the dock in and you PC/Mac is turned on you have to go into iTunes and eject your iPod so you can play music. Annoying to say the least!
This docking station is just another example on why electronics and software manufacturers should put more research into practicality and usability, instead of trying to stuff as much features as possible into one product.