IPod mini Dock

The iPod mini Dock, also marketed as Apple iPod mini Dock, was developed by Apple Computer for its iPod mini models.

Description
The iPod mini Dock had a pass-through 30-pin dock connector on the back that allowed for charging and syncing over FireWire and USB 2.0. However, syncing over USB was initially only supported for Windows PCs until the release of Mac OS X 10.3.4 in May 2004. A 3.5 mm audio line out port could be connected to external speakers or a home audio system.

In September 2005, Apple released the iPod nano Dock for the smaller iPod nano, which replaced the iPod mini. A month later in October 2005, the iPod mini Dock was superseded by the Apple Universal Dock, which used interchangeable inserts to support a wider range of iPod models with 30-pin dock connectors.

Supported cables

 * iPod Dock Connector to FireWire Cable
 * iPod Dock Connector to FireWire and USB 2.0 Cable
 * Apple 30-pin to USB Cable (requires Mac OS X 10.3.4 or later for syncing)