Kensington 33368 4-in-1 Auto Charger for iPods
by Kensington
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Manufacturer: KensingtonBrand: Kensington
Edition: Electronics
Format: CD-ROM
Platform: Windows 2000, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional
Model: 33368
Publisher: Kensington
Studio: Kensington
Music Label: Kensington
Product features:
- Keeps your iPod charged while letting you use other accessories like an FM transmitter at the same time via the pass-through dock connector
- Allows you to charge other USB devices, such as an iPod shuffle, cell phone, or PDA while in your car
- Enables you to sync your iPod to a computer while using an FM transmitter in your home or office via the detachable USB 2.0-to-dock connector cable
- Compatible with iPod Nano (Gen 1,2,3); iPod (Gen 1,2,4); iPod Classic
- Features a unique design to fit most hard-to-reach cigarette lighters, as well as a safety fuse to prevent damage to your iPod
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Customer Review: Works with my iPhone 32GS
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought an iPhone 32GS recently only to discover that the new phones do not charge when connected to older equipment (e.g. Apple Hi-Fi Speaker System, Alpine 9885 car stereo). [Apparently, the newer Apple iPhones charge exclusively using a 5V USB pin, as opposed to using the older 12V firewire pin.] I'm still trying to find a solution for home equipment, but I very much missed being able to charge my iPhone in the car while listening to music or talking on the phone using the hands-free option.
The Kensington 33368 is a simple pass through connector that receives electricity from the cigarette lighter. You can use it by itself to charge your newer iPhone/iPod, or you can plug another connector into the base of the Kensington connector to both charge the iPhone and pass signal to the connected device (in my case my car stereo). Charging works fine. The stereo pass-through partially works: I have to plug and unplug my phone in twice before my stereo detects the iPhone properly, and sometimes calls that I receive on the iPhone are not automatically sent to the car speakers.
Given the cost, I think this is a good product for charging but an awkward solution otherwise. Worth a try though if you are struggling with the same problem.
Description of Kensington 33368 4-in-1 Auto Charger for iPods
MODEL- 33368 VENDOR- KENSINGTON FEATURES- 4-in-1 Car Charger for iPod Keep your iPod charged... and more! Kensington's 4-in-1 Car Charger for iPod powers Click Wheel iPods including iPod nano and iPod with video. A pass-through connector allows FM Transmitters to run while charging your iPod or USB devices. * Charge any Click Wheel iPods including iPod nano and iPod with video.* Use the pass-through dock connector with other accessories like FM Transmitters while charging your iPod.* Charge any USB powered device such as an iPod shuffle cellular phone or PDA in your car (Requires a USB A/USB B or device specific cable - not included).* Sync and charge your iPod while using an FM Transmitter at home or in the office with the detachable USB 2.0 to dock connector cable ($20 value).* Safety fuse to prevent damage to iPod in case of a power surge * Unique design to fit most hard to reach cigarette lighters REQUIREMENTS- All click wheel iPods iPod shuffle USB powered devices (requires a USB A/USB B or device specific cable).Digital Cameras & Photo Categories