NO DOCK WITH MINI...

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 07:32 AM

I didn't realise this when I bought it.

No major probs, but can anyone tell me if I can buy a cable or adapter of something so I can charge straight from the mains in the uk?

I'm not too bothered about a dock, but I'd like to be able to charge when awayfrom home. I know the battery pack would take care of this, but a cably/adapter would be better for me.

johnnyjibbs · Mar 14, 2005, 08:30 AM

Presumably you're talking about the iPod mini, right?

iPods don't include docks any more (you can buy them separately) but you don't need them. I don't have a dock for my iPod 4G. Doesn't it come with a power brick which you can plug your FireWire (or USB2) cable into to charge with? I just plug mine into my PowerBook to charge while it is sleeping but I'll be taking the power brick around the world on my travels with me while my PB stays at home.

If the iPod mini doesn't include a power brick (which would be rather tight on Apple's part, but I can't be bothered to check the tech specs page) then you must again be able to buy one separately fort his purpose.

Applespider · Mar 14, 2005, 08:37 AM

Nope, the iPods don't come with AC chargers any more.

You can buy the Apple charger for £19 from the Apple Store.

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 08:40 AM

Is the 'power brick' the battery pack that runs on AAs or AAA s?

johnnyjibbs · Mar 14, 2005, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikebatho

Is the 'power brick' the battery pack that runs on AAs or AAA s?

No, it's the charger that plugs into the mains. Here is a picture of the regular iPod charger (presumably iPod mini one would be the same).

The Firewire cable plugs into the end, and then you plug it into the mains. Of course, iPod mini no longer contains a Firewire cable either (just USB 2) - tsk.. Apple cost cutting again...

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 08:50 AM

No then. All you get now is the ipod, usb cable, belt clip & headphones....

Applespider · Mar 14, 2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnyjibbs

The Firewire cable plugs into the end, and then you plug it into the mains. Of course, iPod mini no longer contains a Firewire cable either (just USB 2) - tsk.. Apple cost cutting again...

The new power charger connects to a USB cable rather than a Firewire one so thankfully not requiring yet another cable purchase!

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 09:35 AM

So what do I need?

Can somebody give me a price/product code for an adapter...?

Nickygoat · Mar 14, 2005, 09:41 AM

Yeah you need this. Get it online or from the Regent St store, or somewhere like everythingiPod.com

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 09:42 AM

Is there one of those I can use in the uk?

Nickygoat · Mar 14, 2005, 09:45 AM

That is the one you use in the UK. It comes in 2 parts - a brick that the USB cable connects to and then an adaptor that fits on at right angles to go into the plug socket. The one in the photo on the Apple website has a US plug but if you buy it here it will have a UK plug. Go into the Apple Store and ask

Just noticed you're in Manchester - not so easy to go to Regent St

. Try here if you want to pick it up in person.

johnnyjibbs · Mar 14, 2005, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Applespider

The new power charger connects to a USB cable rather than a Firewire one so thankfully not requiring yet another cable purchase!

Well at least that's good to know!

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 09:53 AM

Great, cheers.......

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 03:13 PM

I've just looked up the adaptor from the microanvika site, the one for £14.99, and it' sfor firewire. Thi mini I have came only with a USB cable.

I suppose htis means I have to order a bloody cable as well now??

******uckin*******ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nickygoat · Mar 14, 2005, 03:29 PM

So buy the £20 one from the Apple Store online. Do you have an iTunes account? If so then it will be charged to the same account. Just sign in and use the same password. 2 or 3 days for delivery. Couldn't find a USB charger on looking quickly so that seems the best way. Hope that helps.

Applespider · Mar 14, 2005, 03:42 PM

Buy the one that's linked to above (although the websession makes it tricky) - go to the UK Apple Store online, choose 'Power' from the iPod Accessories and buy the USB Power Adaptor. It's £5 dearer but means you just need the one cable.

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 05:17 PM

Cool. We've got a mac centre in Manchester, so I'll just bomb over & get one....

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 05:20 PM

DAMMIT, where's the POWER link on the ipod mini part of the apple uk site...?!?!?!?!?!?

Why is nothing easy!???

mikebatho · Mar 14, 2005, 05:28 PM

Got it.

Now I may rest......

Mechcozmo · Mar 14, 2005, 05:58 PM

[QUOTE=johnnyjibbs]Presumably you're talking about the iPod mini, right?

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I thought when I saw the title, "Just drag your mouse down to the bottom of the screen...."

Wrong Mini

Mar 14, 2005, 07:32 AM	#1
mikebatho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	NO DOCK WITH MINI... I didn't realise this when I bought it. No major probs, but can anyone tell me if I can buy a cable or adapter of something so I can charge straight from the mains in the uk? I'm not too bothered about a dock, but I'd like to be able to charge when awayfrom home. I know the battery pack would take care of this, but a cably/adapter would be better for me.
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Mar 14, 2005, 08:30 AM	#2
johnnyjibbs macrumors 68030 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London, UK	Presumably you're talking about the iPod mini, right? iPods don't include docks any more (you can buy them separately) but you don't need them. I don't have a dock for my iPod 4G. Doesn't it come with a power brick which you can plug your FireWire (or USB2) cable into to charge with? I just plug mine into my PowerBook to charge while it is sleeping but I'll be taking the power brick around the world on my travels with me while my PB stays at home. If the iPod mini doesn't include a power brick (which would be rather tight on Apple's part, but I can't be bothered to check the tech specs page) then you must again be able to buy one separately fort his purpose. __________________ johngriffithsapps.com - Scribblz for iPad \| Todooz \| Grocery Checkout
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Mar 14, 2005, 08:37 AM	#3
Applespider macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: looking through rose-tinted spectacles...	Nope, the iPods don't come with AC chargers any more. You can buy the Apple charger for £19 from the Apple Store. __________________ Oops.... the cat killed the rabbit
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Mar 14, 2005, 03:13 PM	#14
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Doh!!!!! I've just looked up the adaptor from the microanvika site, the one for £14.99, and it' sfor firewire. Thi mini I have came only with a USB cable. I suppose htis means I have to order a bloody cable as well now?? ****uckin*****ahhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mar 14, 2005, 03:42 PM	#16
Applespider macrumors 603 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: looking through rose-tinted spectacles...	Buy the one that's linked to above (although the websession makes it tricky) - go to the UK Apple Store online, choose 'Power' from the iPod Accessories and buy the USB Power Adaptor. It's £5 dearer but means you just need the one cable. __________________ Oops.... the cat killed the rabbit
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Mar 14, 2005, 08:40 AM	#4
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Is the 'power brick' the battery pack that runs on AAs or AAA s?
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Mar 14, 2005, 08:50 AM	#6
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	No then. All you get now is the ipod, usb cable, belt clip & headphones....
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:35 AM	#8
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	So what do I need? Can somebody give me a price/product code for an adapter...?
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:41 AM	#9
Nickygoat macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	Yeah you need this. Get it online or from the Regent St store, or somewhere like everythingiPod.com
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:42 AM	#10
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Is there one of those I can use in the uk?
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:45 AM	#11
Nickygoat macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	That is the one you use in the UK. It comes in 2 parts - a brick that the USB cable connects to and then an adaptor that fits on at right angles to go into the plug socket. The one in the photo on the Apple website has a US plug but if you buy it here it will have a UK plug. Go into the Apple Store and ask Just noticed you're in Manchester - not so easy to go to Regent St . Try here if you want to pick it up in person.
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Mar 14, 2005, 09:53 AM	#13
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Great, cheers.......
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Mar 14, 2005, 03:29 PM	#15
Nickygoat macrumors 6502a Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London	So buy the £20 one from the Apple Store online. Do you have an iTunes account? If so then it will be charged to the same account. Just sign in and use the same password. 2 or 3 days for delivery. Couldn't find a USB charger on looking quickly so that seems the best way. Hope that helps.
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Mar 14, 2005, 05:17 PM	#17
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Cool. We've got a mac centre in Manchester, so I'll just bomb over & get one....
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Mar 14, 2005, 05:20 PM	#18
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	DAMMIT, where's the POWER link on the ipod mini part of the apple uk site...?!?!?!?!?!? Why is nothing easy!???
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Mar 14, 2005, 05:28 PM	#19
mikebatho Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Greater Manchester UK	Got it. Now I may rest......
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Mar 14, 2005, 05:58 PM	#20
Mechcozmo macrumors 601 Join Date: Jul 2004	[QUOTE=johnnyjibbs]Presumably you're talking about the iPod mini, right? QUOTE] I thought when I saw the title, "Just drag your mouse down to the bottom of the screen...." Wrong Mini __________________ This is not the signature you're looking for. This is not the signature we're looking for. You can scroll down now. You can scroll down now.
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