IPod Dock

The iPod Dock, also marketed as Apple iPod Dock, was developed by Apple Computer for its full-size iPod models with 30-pin dock connectors.

Description
The iPod 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.

Although they externally appear to be the same, the version for the 3rd-generation iPod with Dock Connector (M9130G/A), and the version for the 4th-generation iPod with Click Wheel (M9602G/A) are incompatible with one another. In October 2005, these were superseded by the Apple Universal Dock, which used interchangeable inserts to support a wider range of iPod models with 30-pin dock connectors. However, existing inventory of older Apple iPod Docks for Click Wheel models continued to be sold for some time.

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)