» Griffin Technology PowerPod Firewire Auto Charger for iPod
Price: $3.23
Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (39 reviews)
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Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
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Rating: 4.0 / 5.00 (39 reviews)
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Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
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Griffin Technology PowerPod Firewire Auto Charger for iPod Details
Batteries Included: 0Binding: Electronics
Brand: Griffin Technology
Display Size: 66.92913385826772
EAN: 0685387010707
Feature: Convenient cigarette lighter adapter charges iPod while you drive
Format: CD
Hard Disk Size: 30000
Is Autographed: 0
Is Fragile: 0
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Label: Griffin Technology
Manufacturer: Griffin Technology
Model: 1072-POD
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Griffin Technology
Studio: Griffin Technology
System Memory Size: 2.56E8
System Memory Type: SODIMM
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Griffin Technology PowerPod Firewire Auto Charger for iPod Features
- Convenient cigarette lighter adapter charges iPod while you drive
- Charges in both standby mode and while playing music
- Fits into any 12V accessory outlet or car lighter jack
- Includes 4-foot cable with dock connector on one end, Firewire port on the other (connects to PowerPod)
- Compatibility: iPod nano (1G and 2G), iPod mini, 3G iPod, 4G iPod with click wheel, iPod Color, iPod Video
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Griffin Technology PowerPod Firewire Auto Charger for iPod Reviews
Customer Rating:Summary: Excellent
Comment: This is exactly what I was looking for, works great!! My dog chewed on the one I got with my iPod originally & had looked for a replacement. This is the only one that worked with my first generation iPod.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Worked ok for a few months.. now doesn't work at all
Comment: The charger gives a nag screen each time you plug it in (1G Nano or 1G Video) that is a minor inconvenience, but the real problem is that it has completely stopped working about 4 months after we got it. It shows that it is charging my ipod and then the ipod shows that it is fully charged, but once it is unplugged it dies a few minutes later. The ipod can still be charged from other sources so it's not the ipod's fault. Also, watch out if you turn off/on your car while it is plugged in - on a new car with no other charger problems this seemed to cause my ipod to lock up. Also, not a problem with other chargers. I'm glad we just paid a few dollars for this.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Very handy
Comment: This is very handy and works great. The picture doesn't show it but it comes with the cord that plugs into the charger and the ipod so you have everything you need in the car.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Works like a charm
Comment: Great price for a useful product. Worked fine with my second generation mini and much cheaper than other options.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Get this Deal while it lasts!
Comment: This is a crazy price. Less than two bucks. If you have any iPod with dock connector, or an iPhone, this will charge it in your car. Just plug the big part into your cigarette lighter, and then connect the firewire to dock cable (also included), to your iPod or iPhone! Perfect. Buy one for every car at this price. I did!
While iPods dropped Firewire syncing several years ago, you can still charge by firewire connection, and that is what this does. No issue at all.
I'd review the item further, but there isn't much else to say. It's great. It even comes in pretty nice packaging, from Griffin. They make nice products.
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Editorial Review for Griffin Technology PowerPod Firewire Auto Charger for iPod:
Music fans love to take their iPods on the road, but the road offers one major problem--no charging outlets. Enter the Griffin PowerPod auto charger, which plugs into your car's cigarette lighter to provide a consistent power source. The charger powers the iPod whether it's playing music or in standby mode, so users don't have to suffer through any charging downtime. It's also intended to complement the iPod's sleek, modern design, with a dimpled white and grey body. The PowerPod comes with a 4-foot FireWire cable that connects to your iPod's dock connector for charging. Owners of the original 1G and 2G iPods can instead connect the default FireWire cables that came with their models. Features and Performance
iPod owners will warm up to the PowerPod in a manner of seconds. It's ready to use right out of the box--just plug in the FireWire cable and start charging. A small red LED light indicates when the unit is working, as does the iPod's charging icon in the upper right corner. During testing, the PowerPod refreshed about an hour's worth of playtime in a few minutes while music was playing. Owners of other iPod auto accessories such as FM transmitters--which draw their power from the iPod's battery--will find the PowerPod particularly valuable, as it keeps their iPods juiced up over long road trips.
Simple and efficient, the PowerPod is a must for iPod-equipped road trippers. --Rivers Janssen
Pros
- Charges iPods during road trips
- Works in standby mode or while playing music
- Compatible with original 1G and 2G iPods and newer iPods with dock connectors
Cons
- None
What's in the Box
PowerPod auto charger, 4-foot FireWire cable.
