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Packaging & First Impressions

Like most of Apple's iPod accessories, this one comes in a green box. Nothing too fancy to throw you off of you mission to it. We complied like good little consumers and ripped it open.

Not expecting to be blown away by this product, we were happy to find that it lived up to our expectations. It is simply a white base with a USB cord and connector on the top to drop your iPod shuffle buddy into.

Dock me? No. Dock YOU!

Installation was a snap. No, a click. Well, maybe just a breeze. What could be easier than plugging in a USB cord to the side of our monitor? No surprises here either as the dock plugged in and when docked our iPod shuffle into it iTunes started right up, just as we expected.

After studying it for awhile, we realized the one very simple missing feature. The slant. Unlike the other iPod docks that keep your iPod on an angle, this one keeps your iPod shuffle standing straight up. Really, that was all we could see that was wrong with it and we are sure that others will come up with a slanted version.

Pros, Cons & Rating

Pros Simple design Nice sturdy base Matches the iPod Cons Does not rotate A bit pricey at $29.99 Not going to get you on MTV Cribs

Conclusion

We like it but think some of the third party iPod accessory manufacturers will do a better job. Good for Apple to get this one out the door though.

Specs

• USB connection
• Costs $29.99

Available at Amazon and Apple Stores.