http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/ Engadget Comments for Griffin intros Simplifi iPod dock / card reader / USB hub http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 4:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 7:30PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 4:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 6:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
http://zollotech.com/content/griffin-simplifi-rids-your-desk-clutter-dock-all
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Either link to the source or let Engadget stay the intermediary. ]]>Sep 26th 2008 5:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
How about the source?
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/simplifi

That's the one the engadget article links to...]]>Sep 26th 2008 5:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
I'm not blogspamming, the article I linked was the one linked from the one he linked (whew, there's a mouthful). I've never even been to that site before.

And I agree with your second point.]]>Sep 26th 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 5:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 4:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
Is a dock with card reader so interesting to someone?]]>Sep 27th 2008 3:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 4:55PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
I can see where they are coming from, considering that the price of the combination of all those things (card reader, USB hub, and iPod dock) would run you more than 70$, clutter your desk more, and probably not look as sleek... I guess it's justifiable for some.

If I had a need for it, I'd buy it but 3 USB ports, built in card reader, and iTunes with a NAS and external storage... no need for a dock. Since the new iPhone 2.1 firmware I don't need to charge my phone as often.]]>Sep 26th 2008 5:04PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
Still, I agree. No mini-SD or m2, only 2 USB ports. Nice concept, but doesn't reach the concept's full potential. ]]>Sep 27th 2008 2:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 5:18PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
Does the Simplifi work with SD HC cards?
Yes, SD HC Cards are supported with the Simplifi ]]>Sep 26th 2008 6:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 10:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Mar 19th 2009 5:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
When I read "hefty price tag" my eyes skimmed over the $70 and I originally thought it was $170. Bit harsh to call it a hefty price I think.]]>Sep 26th 2008 6:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 7:02PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 26th 2008 6:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/]]>Sep 26th 2008 9:41PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/So using an iPod dock, say, in your car, for an iPhone isn't a good idea. It drastically reduces the battery life.

This is what I understand, anyway. I'd love to be wrong- it'd just be simpler if I were.]]>Sep 27th 2008 2:41AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
A more plausible explanation is that the iPhone 3G was the first i-device not to include support for the legacy "FireWire" power pins -- i.e. 12V power. The original iPhone, and the 1G iPod Touch, both support these pins. It would appear that the iPod Touch 2G does as well. Griffin is most likely supplying their power on the 12V firewire pins (as opposed to the 5V USB power pins), making it incompatible with charging the iPhone 3G.

However, it obviously supports a USB data connection for syncing, and provides USB power to its own USB hub ports with the included AC adapter, so it doesn't really make sense to /not/ provide power to the USB charging pins. Perhaps there was some reason, or perhaps they just screwed up. Maybe Griffin designed the thing before the iPhone 3G power/physical specs were out.

Whatever the case, I'd totally buy it if it were compatible with iPhone 3G. Shame it's not.]]>Sep 27th 2008 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
"The Simplifi will most definitely work with your iPhone, however, Apple has not yet approved it for use with the iPhone 3G. Before we can declare any form of compatibility, it has to be approved by Apple. It has been tested with the iPhone here at Griffin, and everything works fine. So, it will work, it just hasn't been approved by Apple yet. Also, note that it will not have an iPhone 3G dock adapter at this time, but if you get one, and you need it, just give us a call and we can send you one."

So, it supports the 3G, but Apple hasn't approved it. And, they will send you the adapter as well. ]]>Aug 11th 2009 10:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/
"From our testing, the Simplifi charges and syncs the iPhone 3G just fine, although it's not yet been approved for use with that device by Apple, so there is no dock adapter for the iPhone 3G included.

We don't make a dock adapter for the iPhone 3G yet, but we've found that the #14 adapter for the iPod touch seems to work pretty well. If you want a fully compatible dock adapter, you can go to Apple.com."]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Mar 19th 2009 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 27th 2008 6:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 27th 2008 8:57AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Sep 27th 2008 12:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://svp.co.uk !!! I have one and its great. Inc. 5 usb 2.0 ports. And 1 dock. And pretiful lights on the front.]]>Sep 27th 2008 7:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/its caled belkin tunesync and is available at http://scan.co.uk/Product.aspx?WebProductId=859199 for £9.99/$20. ]]>Sep 28th 2008 12:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/26/griffin-intros-simplifi-ipod-dock-card-reader-usb-hub/Nov 16th 2008 5:48AM