iPad Dock [€EURO2]

TotallyEpic

Was just in the €URO2 shop on Eglington Street in Galway, and they had an iPad/iPhone Dock knockoff, looks exactly the same as the official one, for €2.



Seems like a pretty good deal.

They also had iPad wipes for the same price.

messinkiapina

Sorry for the complete noob question but what does this do?:) Does it charge the ipod/ipad?

TotallyEpic

messinkiapina wrote: »

Sorry for the complete noob question but what does this do?:) Does it charge the ipod/ipad?

You plug in the sync cable to the back, and you can charge & sync your iPad on your computer, or charge it from the wall.

EDIT: You can also plug in a 3.5mm Audio Cable and output the audio to some PC speakers. So really, pick up this and some cheap PC speakers from Argos, and you have a decent audio dock for a nice price.

RobTheLad

cant see the need for ipad specific wipes, wouldn't any screen wipes work?

kellsred

You should have picked up a few bulbs when you were in the 2 euro shop.....

Greentree_uk

do the iphone 4 and previous iphones fit on this? or is the back support too close?

Arciphel

Sweet find OP gonna try get one of these tomorrow, is it working ok for you?

Sappy404

I got one of these last week for the girlfriend's iPhone 4. Fits OK but she has to take it out of the shock-proof case she has. I have no idea what the ridge is for in the middle. thought it was a rest but the connector on the bottom holds it up. Maybe for larger iPods.

dodzy

kellsred wrote: »

You should have picked up a few bulbs when you were in the 2 euro shop.....

Deserves a bump. Class spot

TotallyEpic

kellsred wrote: »

You should have picked up a few bulbs when you were in the 2 euro shop.....

Haha, theres something wrong with the power here, all 5 bulbs were replaced 2 months ago.

And, tbh, its too feckin' bright with 5 bulbs :P

rivalius13

Hopefully they have some left when I'm in Galway next week. Does it work with the iPhone 4?

Ardennes1944

is it just in galway

wil

RobTheLad wrote: »

cant see the need for ipad specific wipes, wouldn't any screen wipes work?

Of course not, the iPad is based on MacOS.
The other wipes only work on windows. ..................................................................................

TotallyEpic

RobTheLad wrote: »

cant see the need for ipad specific wipes, wouldn't any screen wipes work?

I know, but really, they're actually pretty good, most wipes leave the screen wet, these evaporate quickly.

dowtchaboy

TotallyEpic wrote: »

You plug in the sync cable to the back, and you can charge & sync your iPad on your computer, or charge it from the wall.
.

But it doesn't DO anything! If you don't buy it, the instructions are almost exactly the same:

You plug in the sync cable to the back bottom, and you can charge & sync your iPad on your computer, or charge it from the wall.

nordine

dowtchaboy wrote: »

But it doesn't DO anything! If you don't buy it, the instructions are almost exactly the same:

You plug in the sync cable to the back bottom, and you can charge & sync your iPad on your computer, or charge it from the wall.

Yeah, does this do anything that the sync cable doesn't do?

fish fingers

nordine wrote: »

Yeah, does this do anything that the sync cable doesn't do?

Makes the tea

odonnellcarey

Saw these in Donegal Town branch yesterday so they're probably available nationwide.

nordine wrote: »

Yeah, does this do anything that the sync cable doesn't do?

It displays your iPad/iPod at the optimum angle so that visitors can see you have one.

TotallyEpic

nordine wrote: »

Yeah, does this do anything that the sync cable doesn't do?

Allows you to output audio.

It's for convenience really. Instead of rummaging around for your cable, you can just have it sitting on your desk.

Sappy404

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

is it just in galway

I got mine in the €2 shop on George's St Dublin.

dowtchaboy wrote: »

But it doesn't DO anything! If you don't buy it, the instructions are almost exactly the same:

You plug in the sync cable to the back bottom, and you can charge & sync your iPad on your computer, or charge it from the wall.

It doesn't add functionality to your iPod, but it looks a lot better on your desk than two loose cables. And instead of plugging two cables in at either end or your iPod when at your desk or your stereo, you just sit it in this. It's perfect for watching video on an iPod classic as well, as it gives a good viewing angle.

Ardennes1944

Sappy404 wrote: »

I got mine in the €2 shop on George's St Dublin.



It doesn't add functionality to your iPod, but it looks a lot better on your desk than two loose cables. And instead of plugging two cables in at either end or your iPod when at your desk or your stereo, you just sit it in this. It's perfect for watching video on an iPod classic as well, as it gives a good viewing angle.

got mine and the wipes in cork today:D

Amalgam

odonnellcarey wrote: »

Saw these in Donegal Town branch yesterday so they're probably available nationwide.

Exact same available in Dublin, €2 Store alongside the Abbey Street LUAS stop.

Fol20

What is this like for charging an ipad...it looks a bit small

Daniel S

I got one of these a few weeks ago aswell as an iPhone 3G case and HDMI cable for €6. They're all working just fine still

TotallyEpic

Fol20 wrote: »

What is this like for charging an ipad...it looks a bit small

It's the exact same size as the official one. It would be pretty hard to tell them apart tbh.

ShaunC

RobTheLad wrote: »

cant see the need for ipad specific wipes, wouldn't any screen wipes work?

You would be better off going to Hardly Normal and buying MONSTER screen cleaner it's only €30 and you get a reusable lint free non scratching cloth. I posted this deal on BA months ago

CuppaCocoa

One thing about this is that when you get text messages it doesn't play any alert sound so you have to keep your eye on the phone. It will ring when you have an incoming call but won't for texts.

Johnny_Fontane

I bought this and its great to use as a stand.

Especially if you are cooking etc. Havent plugged it in yet and doubt I probably will ever.