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Griffin PowerDock keeps it all in the iPod family

by Jeff Bakalar
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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.

Before covering games and gear for CNET Reviews, Jeff Bakalar dabbled in film and video production. An avid writer, reader, and gamer, Jeff is also an obsessive New Jersey Devils hockey fan. Catch him live every day as the co-host of CNET's infamous podcast, The 404.
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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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