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Griffin PowerDock keeps it all in the iPod family

by Jeff Bakalar

Looks like an iPod family photo

(Credit: Griffin)

At first glance it's hard not to snicker at the PowerDock for iPod from Griffin. But then I realized how many families across the country could take advantage of a central charging station. It can charge up to any four iPods with a dock connection simultaneously--including the iPhone. Plus, who doesn't know an iPhone owner who switches between that and a full-size iPod? Just don't expect anything beyond battery charging--that's the PowerDock's one and only function. That said, we wouldn't be surprised to see syncing or audio/video outputs added in future models.

Griffin will offer the PowerDock in two sizes. The four-port model seen above will go for $70 in April, while a two-port version will sell for $50 when it debuts in June.

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by sammyb33 April 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT
Its amazing that we have so much stuff that a family would need 4 ipods. Glitter Graphics Myspace Layout
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by IDAPT January 4, 2009 12:27 AM PST
Within the simultaneous charging solutions there is also IDAPT products desgned in Barcelona-Spain.
IDAPT allows you to charge up to 3 portable devices all brands and models (cellular, iPhone, blackberry, PDA, MP3/MP4, GPS, game players, headsets, digital cameras and even AA/AAA batteries) at the same time through a simple system of interchangeable tips.

The problem of having one charger for each device and a massive mess of cables in your home/office is over!!

IDAPT products start at 39.99$ with 6 tips included.

The overall product range can be checked online at www.idaptweb.com.
But also at CES of Las Vegas from 8th to 11th january 2009 at South Hall 4 booth 36050.

Change the way you charge!!
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