Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Minis
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Manufacturer: BelkinBrand: Belkin
Edition: Electronics
Audio: English (Original Language)
Model: F8E485
Color: Gray
Publisher: Belkin
Studio: Belkin
Music Label: Belkin
Product features:
- Product Type - Holder
- - Holds the iPod mini securely in a flexible, non-scratch cradle
- - Provides 2 differently sized rubber bases and an adapter cup for exact fit and stability in your cars cup holder
- - Repositions easily with ratcheting screw neck
- - Includes 2 discreet cable-management clips
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Customer Review: A very good solution for mounting your iPod
Summary: 4 Stars
The Belkin Tunedock achieves exactly what it sets out to do - provide a solid, flexible mounting solution for your iPod, iPod Mini or XM Radio (there are multiple versions of the 'dock). The color of the iPod mount is off-white - closer to grey really. The XM mount is black.
The unit comes with a series of mounting cups that provide the base that fits into your cupholder. A stem then screws into the base. The mounting platform is attached to the top of the stem. The screw-in nature of the stem allows you to provide some degree of height adjustment and the mounting platform itself pivots to whatever angle works best for your mounting position.
I was seeking a simple solution for mounting my iPod and XM Radio and did not want to take apart my dash or drill into something in order to achieve it. My cupholders are located in the dash, just above the radio in my 2001 VW Jetta. For me, the location is perfect and the 'docks hold their units firmly and stiffly enough that you can push a button or turn a wheel without having to steady the mount. The "cable management" clips on the backsides of the mounts are fair, but it would be better if you could clip them closed (they are open at one end).
If you are looking for an "elegant" solution, this is probably not the mount for you. The grey/white matches my interior, but really, I have radios sticking out of the front of my dash in the cupholders - this is not about looks. Note that the picture shown here is of the mount for the regular iPod - not the Mini - there is a slight difference in that there is no suction cup for the Mini version - but instead it is a stiff, but flexible rubber that secures your mini from both sides (the width is also perfect for holding my cell phone when I don't have the mini mounted).
Another commentator criticized this mount because it got in the way of his shifting. I suppose he could just as well write a bad review about his car for the same reason. Before you buy these, you should also really think about where your cupholders are located. If the location is marginal, or hard to reach, or requires you to run wires where you don't want to run wires then find something else. The unit does exactly what it sets out to do - allows you to mount your iPod from your cupholder.
Description of Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Minis
This innovation from Belkin makes it easy to take along your iPod mini and play tunes in your car. Simply place your iPod mini into the TuneDok and let the flexible cradle hold it in position for easy access. TuneDok provides security and stability, along with flexible construction for a perfect fit in your cars cup-holder console. Instead of fumbling around to find your iPod mini on the car seat or dashboard, you can now have it conveniently close at hand. The innovative height-adjustment capability and our ratcheting neck feature allow you to reposition your iPod mini quickly and easily. Our handy cable-management clips eliminate loose and tangled cords to keep your iPod experience simple and hassle-free.Simply place your iPod into the Belkin F8E485 TuneDok for iPod Mini and let its secure, suction-cup functionality keep your favorite music easily accessible. The Belkin TuneDok provides security and stability, along with a flexible construction that gives it a perfect fit in your vehicles's cup-holder console.
The TuneDok features an innovative height-adjustment capability, with a ratcheting-neck that lets you reposition your iPod easily, as well as a discreet cable-management clip that eliminates loose and tangled cords, helping keep your iPod usage simple so you can concentrate on your driving. This unit includes an innovative AirGrip technology for secure placement, with a large and small rubber base and adapter cup that ensure an exact fit and ultimate stability in any car's cup holder.
Compatible with the iPod mini, the Belkin TuneDok is backed by a manufacturer's 3-year warranty.
What's in the Box
Belkin F8E485 TuneDok, large and small rubber bases, adapter cup and warranty information.
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