Does the unit charge an iPod while docked.?
1675377
I don't think it matters....The CD Broke within 2 weeks and now the unit is shutting off every ten minutes or so...It's a piece of $%%$#@$! Just because it comes in great colors and its made by Yamaha....DON'T BUY IT!
102956
Yes, it does charge it while playing...unless you're using the AUX port of course.
770624
Yes, but only for the cable connector. I have to remove my Ipod when charging it on my Logitech boombox/charging station.
2087818
No. It does not power the laptop or charge the battery. There are two things to plug in while it is docked, the USB cable to the dock and the power cable for the laptop. So far the device is working perfectly.
2231838
It charges the iPod when it's plugged in to an electrical outlet. If you are using batteries, it doesn't charge the iPod.
682272
Only if it is connected to an outlet. If it is running on its own battery it will not charge your iPod.
1908850
If your iPod uses the old style charger cable, (I'm pretty sure it does), it will work in the dock. If not, it will work using a 1/8 stereo cable from the headphone jack.
756584
If I understand you correctly, that still leaves charging the iPod a separate adventure, whether you use the dock of the Altec or some other dock or USB it to your computer.
1765113
I am not sure what you mean by "dock" charger but it has a regular charger it does not sit in any dock just a regular plug in type
603216
no it does not. i purchased the griffin charger. the ipod charges in an hour to two hours.
223210
No it does not. It will not because the 5th generation iPod has a totally different charging port. However, if you get an adapter that will change the type of charging port, it will. I don't suggest doing that though because it seems like a pain to have to put that on the dock to use it. You can use it as only a speaker with an auxilery cord, but it won't charge the device. Hope that helps! :)
1700711
There is a USB port that will charge the iPod but it doesn't do anything but charge a device.
921866
Yes, it does. It comes with several docks; if you look up the manual, it states that it works with the iPod touch.
1343327
Yes. Sony is very strong on the capability to charge while having a device docked. This is one of the primary features that make Apple such a strong competitor. Unless you truly buy a cheap knock off, most all "i" docks have the capability to charge. However this is dependent on the gen of "i" device as apple changed their charge pins and power input rates around 2010. The devices will state if they are for post iphone 4 or pre iphone 3g. 4 is good for 4 and 4s and 3gs is back to original iphone. This is also the case with gen 4 for nanos and gen 3 back nanos.
968983
Yes! I have a fourth generation ipod touch and it charges even when unit is powered off. I purchased this when I was only looking for a base charger, but I found it at Walmart for a little more than $25! Cheaper than most quality chargers! I have had for over a year now and it is working great!
2087817
No, it does not. You have to connect one USB cable to use the dock, if you want to charge the laptop you have to connect the charger separately.
2137321
Yes, it does as long as you continue to power up the docking station, which isn't the best use of energy cost. Since I don't use my radio outside the dock, I rely on the dock to keep my radio powered up.