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Griffin's Simplifi iPhone Dock/Card Reader Isn't a Crappy USB All-In-One Device
Posted by Kit Eaton at 9:34 PM on September 26, 2008
For those of you who were skeptical of the Griffin AirCurve wire-free iPhone amplifier/dock thingy comes this USB dock that is a genuine neato solution. Dubbed "Simplifi," for once it's a product name that tallies with the product's purpose: it's a combined iPod/iPhone dock that has a CF card slot, a Memory Stick/SD/xD card slot and two powered USB ports. See how useful and clutter-reducing that'd be perched on your desk? It's out now for $US69. [Griffin via Wired]
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Gonzie
Posted 10:19 PM 26/9/08
FINALLY! I've wanted this for like ever! I just hope it charges your ipod while the computer is off too that'd be truly awesome and I need a new card reader too
Gonzie
Overcow
Posted 10:46 PM 26/9/08
This actually look really awesome. I might even buy it.
Overcow
Beta @ Random
Posted 10:45 PM 26/9/08
That looks cool!
Beta @ Random
danatoth
Posted 11:04 PM 26/9/08
No Speakers? Poopie
danatoth
Eruanno
Posted 11:29 PM 26/9/08
But I already have a memory card reader on my stationary PC...
But it could be useful for my MacBook. Hmm... ^_^
Eruanno
Zoidbert
Posted 12:00 AM 27/9/08
@Zoidbert:
Wish there was an edit key. Apparently I was mistaken in that "hard to hear the phone ringing while in the dock" thing, as it just rang loud and clear. Must've had the ringer set low (easy to accidentally do on the iPhone) when I was using it yesterday. Apologies.
Zoidbert
Zoidbert
Posted 11:49 PM 26/9/08
@Zoidbert:
And BTW, it's hard to hear the phone ring when it's in the dock. Not too big a deal, but worth mentioning.
Zoidbert
Zoidbert
Posted 11:48 PM 26/9/08
I bought one via Amazon for a few bucks less than that; it works well but not so much if connected via a different USB cable (it's a USB mini to regular USB plug). Twice I had the iPhone suddenly go as "unrecognizable" (yes, even with the AC adapter plugged in); after replugging in with the from-the-box (and woefully short) USB cable it works without a hitch (with and without the AC plug).
Zoidbert
Reilaos~
Posted 12:23 AM 27/9/08
@General Halfshaftery: Stick in some missile turrets and a small, toy fort, too!
Reilaos~
General Halfshaftery
Posted 12:17 AM 27/9/08
All it needs is a flag, USB fan and mini flashlight. (to light said flag)
General Halfshaftery
DisposableInterloper
Posted 12:42 AM 27/9/08
I just wish they'd take their PowerDock and make it do data syncing. It'd make being a double-douche with both an iPod nano and an iPhone all the more convenient.
DisposableInterloper
Kajo
Posted 12:35 AM 27/9/08
Hmm,website shows it compatible with "original iPhone" but does not list 3G compatibility. Oversight?
Kajo
DisposableInterloper
Posted 12:51 AM 27/9/08
@Kajo:
It's got a universal dock connector. Of course it's compatible.
DisposableInterloper
Zoidbert
Posted 1:37 AM 27/9/08
@DisposableInterloper:
Commentary from Griffin on that is "It's in the works"; right now the issue is with a single USB connection versus syncing two (or four) devices. I still contend having both (or all four) as power and just one as sync is good enough for now.
Zoidbert
ExNinja
Posted 2:25 AM 27/9/08
Cool. Amazon has these for $44.
ExNinja
DisposableInterloper
Posted 4:36 AM 27/9/08
@Zoidbert:
Well, that's good to know. Thanks for the note, Zoidbert.
DisposableInterloper
EricAlder
Posted 4:47 AM 27/9/08
What's up, i-Dock?
EricAlder