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SpeedxRavi

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Jun 28, 2010
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I bought the Kensington Night Stand Charging Dock for my iPhone 4 a few days ago and I am pleased with it. You can also download a free App, Rise&Shine, that goes along with the dock that will display time and weather on your iPhone. But my goal of buying this dock was just to use it as a charger.

http://store.apple.com/us/product/TX429LL/A

Pros:
- It works well with my case (Griffin Reveal).
- You can use it vertically or horizontally.
- It's made to accommodate all iPhones since it isn't shaped for a specific one.
- Rubberized edges and bottom so it grips the surface well.

Cons:
- Getting it out of the dock with one hand isn't easy. You'll have to push down hard with your pinky while you lift with your thumb and index finger.
- Because the dock isn't shaped for a particular iPhone, you can't blindly place the iPhone on top of the dock as there is no support in the back to guide it down.

I bought mine for $30 from Apple. Not a bad price to pay since it works with my case on, and I'm hoping it will work with future versions of the iPhone as well. I can avoid having to buy a new dock every time a new iPhone comes out.

Ravi
 
I bought it as well, just to clear some possible question which shall arise. It does NOT work with the apple bumper. You will have to remove bumper, which is why I will be returning the dock. Other than that the idea and concept is great. Congrats on your purchase.
 
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