Griffin PowerDock 4 Four-Position Charging Station for iPod and iPhone (Aluminum)

Great charger for the family of iphones and ipods 2010-07-14

Reviewer: Larry M. Wright II

Pros: Will charge all ipods and iPhones including iPhone 4.

Cons: When I bought this, 3Gs and 4 were not released so no plastic insert for those phone version to fit the cradle to the device. Wished it had a USB sync option so you could sync all four at one time to the family computer.

Doesn't work with IPhones ir IPod Touch 2010-06-21

Reviewer: Rock On

Although this product purports to work with IPods, IPhones and IPOD Touch devices, it only works for "normal" iPods. It does not work for our IPod Touch or 3G IPhone. I am very displeased that Amazon will not allow me to return it as the reason I bought it was to have a place for all three of our family's IPods and as it is it only works for one.

Works great for us! 2010-05-12

Reviewer: Mr. Michael S. Mcnamara

The unit is small and compact. Others complained about chirping of devices. I have not had this experience. Not sure if the unit has changed or what, but this just does not happen to us. We charge a 1st gen iPhone, a 3G iPhone, iPod touches, an iPod classic and an older iPod nano. They all charge fine. We also do not use the inserts. It is easy enough to just plug the devices in without the inserts and that way any device can go into any slot. This also means I do not need to remove the case from some devices, although it varies based on the thickness of your case. The rubbery sleeve for the touch has to be removed, but the leather cases on the iPhone and classic can be left in place. Overall very satisfied.

Great, once you get a working unit 2010-04-02

Reviewer: E. Hahn

Bad news: My Griffin Quad charger arrived promptly from Amazon and alas, had the problem others had reported: charging would randomly switch on an off causing annoying chirps from the inserted iPhones. It was not a connection problem - it is apparently a problem with the Griffin charging circuitry.

Good news: I contacted Griffin and they promptly replaced my unit (interesting tidbit: you don't return your old one, you smash it up and send them the photos to qualify for a replacement!). The second unit works PERFECTLY and I highly recommend it. Charging our family's 4 iPhones/iPods was leaving a mess of cables everywhere - the Griffin quad charger is perfect for those situations!

Would have been 5 stars were it not for the hassle of having to replace a bad unit.

Griffin docks does it job, although it could be slightly better 2010-03-24

Reviewer: Scott Smith

I like the product, as it does what it says. The only issue I have that people should be aware of is sometimes its "tricky" getting the IPOD Touch to fit down over the charger.

We have 4 IPOD touches at home and the kids never can line it up properly, and unless you line it up properly it won't charge, and will just stay on draining the battery.

With that said, once you realize this, the product does what it says.