Does this actually power the iPod, or just recharge the battery? My iPod Touch's battery is dead and wouldn't charge. Can anyone tell me if this cradle actually powers the ipod so that I can use it even without having a working battery? I'm doubtful, because I cannot even use the iPod when it is plugged in. I emailed DUAL support with this question but got a totally incomprehensible nonsense answer. This is the exact and complete answer I received:"Thank you for your e-mail. Please be advice that if you have the GPS plugged in the cradle and the which is on GPS." Does this actually power the iPod, or just recharge the battery? My iPod Touch's battery is dead and wouldn't charge. Can anyone tell me if this cradle actually powers the ipod so that I... » Read More Does this actually power the iPod, or just recharge the battery? My iPod Touch's battery is dead and wouldn't charge. Can anyone tell me if this cradle actually powers the ipod so that I can use it even without having a working battery? I'm doubtful, because I cannot even use the iPod when it is plugged in. I emailed DUAL support with this question but got a totally incomprehensible nonsense answer. This is the exact and complete answer I received:"Thank you for your e-mail. Please be advice that if you have the GPS plugged in the cradle and the which is on GPS." « Show Less
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Unfortunately, it doesn't work even when plugged in to the wall. It does power on but I get the "low battery" warning and then it will turn off after less than a minute. Looks like this Dual cradle might not work as a replacement battery, only as a backup to an existing (working) one... ?
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I haven't received my Dual GPS yet, but I assume that the battery works the same as my Griffin PB-RES1 battery operated iPod battery charger (not sold by Amazon) -- it will both power the iPod and charge the battery. If your iPod works while it is plugged into a charger, this GPS/battery will power your iPod.
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This is not a replacement battery for the iPod, it includes an iPod battery charger with its own internal battery. The charger in this device would work like any other properly operating iPod charger. I question whether the battery charger that you are using is working properly. Have you tried plugging the iPod USB cable into a computer USB port? Also, not all computer USB ports are powered; some USB ports won't charge (or power) the iPod.
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Thanks for your suggestions, Bubba. I did try to charge it from my computer as well without success. I've had the iPod for a little over a year and probably didn't use it enough. The functionality of a GPS would have increased its usefulness to me immensely, but adding the cost of a battery replacement to this cradle makes this a rather expensive move. To be sure, I'll follow your tip and try a different cable, but I'm not overly optimistic at this point.Edit: The USB cable *was* the culprit. Got a new one today and just ordered my GPS cradle...
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Ahhhhh....so you were sent the wrong Altec Lansing docking station. I still haven't ordered another one from Amazon yet. I was thinking about taking my IPOD touch (2nd Gen/16 GB) in to Target or Wal-Mart to try it on their docking stations. Has anyone ever tried that??Also, GM...I went through A.L. Tech support and none of the adaptors worked either. By the way, did you get a white plastic adaptor that came with your IPOD??? I found one here and it has 16 written on it. The black ones that I sent back to Amazon all had different numbers.Thanks,Seaturtlelady
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Yes, it uses the charging pins in the dock to charge its internal battery. Apple changed which pins supply power to its iPods several years ago, however, so docks built for the early generations of iPods will not charge this. It will play audio, but not charge, in older docks.
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I'd like to know if the reverse is true; can I use my iPod adapter (also 110-&gt;5v) to charge my Flip? Anyone? Anyone?
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Ok... I am seeing conflicting stories. Does this cable provide power? When the car is on, I want my ipod to enter into charging mode. Also, will this item work with all radio control features (to include steering audio controls)?
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This actually charges my iPod. I keep an iPod touch in the glove box at all times. It charges and plays music and videos. I would have to say, I 'think' that it will charge your phone, but not 100%. It DOES charge my iPod, so I assume that it will but not 100%.
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From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple will allow you to send yours in for a battery replacement so you don't have to worry about breaking it yourself! From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple... » Read More From my experience (and the Creative discussion boards) the battery may only last about a year or just over. It seems as soon as they go out of warranty the batteries stop holding a charge and the device won't even turn on when connected to a computer. However, the other posters here are right, I have found replacement batteries on e**y, but there are no screws on the back cover to replace it. I'm assuming you have to pop the case apart and be careful not to break it! Creative's answer is to recycle/dispose of the mp3 player and buy another. iPods may be more expensive, but at least Apple will allow you to send yours in for a battery replacement so you don't have to worry about breaking it yourself! « Show Less
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I just bought 30 gb video ipod. I get about 6 hours playing music and maybe 2 hours with video.I was told thats normal. I use it work and all the usb port are disabled here. After reading these posts, looks like instead of buying a AC charger I should just replace it with another one. Still with in return policey time.
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Seems it doesn't charge, although it will play songs/videos on the iTouch. The only part that may be bad for your iTouch in using this transmitter, is that the battery would drain while you play your songs/videos. More bad for you than the itouch device. So you'd have to recharge it with an alternate charger or though the usb cord on the computer. Suggestions for alternate product: FM Transmitter & Car Charger with LCD Screen - for Apple iPod / Iphone 3G / Itouch 2nd Generation / Nano 4th Generation - High Quality digital Sound - Automatically powers and recharges battery with car adapter. --I like this so far. Just wish it had buttons to preset stations so you don't have to scan each time to find a clear station. When you get a good station, songs play clearly. You would have to figure out what to do with the iTouch as it dangles from a cord. Put it in the cupholder? Find some sort of bean-bag thing like people use for their gps to sit on the dash?
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It's much faster to charge directly using an electrical outlet, but it will charge a iPod. As Dan the Floor Guy says, it won't charge when operating on the battery.
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I use an iPod Touch in mine, but it does charge it while I have it on the cradle. I can only assume that it will do so with the other devices.
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I had one of these that fell off a low table on to its back and it stopped working all together (no power lights) and it turned out that the connection where you plug the power into the dock had broken. My handy dandy nephew fixed it and it works fine. Does it seem like there is no power to it or is it that there is no sound but the lights work? It could be a bent pin on the iPod connector.
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Hi, J.--I believe this little guy charges via its USB connection/cable. I have several products like this one that uses the same USB connection not only for transferring data but also for charging. So I bought an inexpensive USB charger/adapter (Apple's adapter for iPods works great, and is dirt CHEAP right now--search Amazon for "iPod USB travel power charger"). This is just a small wall plug that has a USB jack on it. You plug your USB cable into it (instead of into your PCs USB jack), and then plug the other end into the device as usual. With this one adapter I can charge my cellphone, my iPod, my digitial camera, and (once I receive it) this keychain. I love not having to tote a special adapter for each device. Hope this helped--Ross--
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It has a rechargeable battery that works for about 4 hours with an iPOD. It does not charge the iPOD at the same time and no, you can't playback while charging, but I have 2 of them and charge one up while using the other one with my iPOD and hearing aids which are bluetooth as well.
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I have the same problem. I'm using an iPod touch and the charging quit. It plays fine, but the WiFi quits without the charger running, so my connection to internet radio drops after about 20 minutes or so.
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Kimberly, I have mine connected through USB into a plug in my 4runner. I have to turn on that outlet to receive power. If I'm driving and using the device it's charging provided I have the outlet turned on and the device turned on. Come to think of it, I don't know if it charges with the device off and plugged in. I hope that helps. I will say that I really enjoy having it, so far so good without issue in pairing the device with my iPhone 4s.Jason
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if the devise you are charging does not draw enough power it will shut off. I have an older ipod that does this . if you plug in an additional devise to charge that normally works on it fine it should stay on and working .