Yup, it's checked in iTunes (under summary). Like I said, if I plug the lightning cable directly to my iPhone, it syncs automatically. But if I plug the lightning cable into this dock and then dock my iPhone, the battery charges but no automatic sync.
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Mine turned out different. Called paypal on 16 Nov and today iphone5mod charged me the amount 😡
So much for their commitment of only charging when order shipped, status is still processing.
S.L.
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Anyone know if Braeburn is planning on releasing an satin/anodized aluminum black dock? I like the glossy back, but would prefer a satin one, I think. Just wondering.
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Thanks for that info, answered one of my questions. 🙂 Any news on how soon they'll have it out?
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Thanks for that info, answered one of my questions. 🙂 Any news on how soon they'll have it out?
They have to wait for apples approval of the lightning connector. They said it'll be somewhere in the $30 range, and if you have the version that's out now, you'll get a 50% discount or so. (I emailed them a couple weeks ago asking about it)
S.L.
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Thanks, looks like I'll get one of the versions out now! 😎 unless i should hold off and see if they do a coupon code for BF/CM, hmm...
Braeburn said it all depends on Apple so he had no idea.
Just waiting I guess. But the current model works quite well and is priced well enough to hold me off until whenever really.
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I saw this one tech-crunch this morning. Interesting concept.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/19/iphone-connected-home-smart-dock-lumawake-regroups-after-kickstarter-rejection-begins-pre-orders-today/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29
I saw this one tech-crunch this morning. Interesting concept.
http://techcrunch.com/2012/11/19/iphone-connected-home-smart-dock-lumawake-regroups-after-kickstarter-rejection-begins-pre-orders-today/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29
The reviewer says he can tell it's a high quality dock based on the weight of the box, without even having to open that. Ha!
Even a box full of dog **** is going to have some weight to it!
The design seems to mean ruining the lightning cable which isn't too impressive. And the Perspex back rest looks terrible.
True... but there is something to be said for the weight of such a small package. He could have phrased it better, but, you can tell when something is pure plastic. There's no weight to it at all. This thing comes in a tiny box, and the weight is probably a little surprising based on how small the box is. For a dock, that does suggest - not prove, mind you, but suggest - quality materials.
I think it only ruins the cable if you screw the hex-fastener-screw too tight. But here's an interesting thought about the Lightning Dock, which has me thinking about buying one. Note the way the bottom of the dock has a plate that screws off, revealing where you'd feed the lightning cable through the dock. I bet there's potential to DIY that sucker to secure the cable underneath too, which would then negate the need to tighten the hex-screw very tightly at all.
...could be good...?
The Belkin dock wouldn't be as good since the bottom isn't tightly screwed into place. It's just magnetic. Magnetic is cool, but screws to lock the bottom in place mean potential to DIY for a tighter fit to prevent the cable from sliding when you un-dock your iPhone.
Oh, and yeah, the back looks terrible. On their site, they show clear back support. That's fine. In the youtube review, it's white? Terrible. It shouldn't be too hard to paint it back though... but for the price (an extra $9 for the tiny piece of back support?) you shouldn't have to.
Finally got my iPhone 5 adapter for Elevation Dock. As noted by others, the main problem is the fact that it's no longer frictionless. You can still dock and remove with one hand, but removing now requires you to hold down the dock w/ your pinky. Still works pretty well though, and looks sweet.
That's disappointing. I've had it less than 6 months and it already lost its usefulness. I ordered the adapter as well and I'll use it at work since it's way too expensive a dock to retire.
I've pledged towards the Podi-m which the designer has stated requires no force to hold down the dock while removing the iPhone. The great thing is that it also works with the iPad mini. This'll be my main dock at home assuming enough pledges are made before the deadline! http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1813249476/podi-m-the-beautiful-dock-that-matches-your-iphone
That dock is using your existing lightning cable. It's gotta be quite heavy to allow you to undock w/out holding it down. I wish they showed it undocking in the video, but it's curious that they don't (unless I just missed it).
It says it in the description
Meet Podi-m, a dock that's more than a charging station. It's a functional piece of art that lets you undock with one hand.
as well as in the comments:
Yes the iPhone can be undocked without holding down the dock. The dock weighs a massive 28 ounces.
SPEEDwithJJ
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Wow, the following is an interesting review of the Podi-m prototype:
http://www.gadgetmac.com/reviews/podi-m-aluminum-lightning-dock-review.html
http://www.gadgetmac.com/reviews/podi-m-aluminum-lightning-dock-review.html
junglesnake
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Made my own dock using the Amzer iGlobe dock I was using for the iPhone 4 & iPad 2. Removed screws under pads on bottom. Drilled a 19/64th hole just in-front of the sliding adapter and secured Lightening Cable (carefully measured) using plastic epoxy and hot glue. I then filled the tiny gaps in front with hot glue and finished off with small rubber washer. Looks great, works great I now have a working dock with 2 different connectors. Had it with Apple. I just bought the iPad 3 and a month later they announce another iPad, due out shortly, with the lightening connector. You can't keep up with them.
The rod on that thing is wonky. The whole thing looks like a mannequin stand from a department store or some sort of weird bathroom appliance.
And Podi-M might be the worst name I've ever seen. Is it supposed to be a play on podium? Umm, call me crazy but when you are selling an accessory for a product made by a company who makes millions of other products with the word POD in the name, not PODE, deriving your product name from the word podium is a really bad idea. People are not going to say PODE-E-UM. They are going to say POTTY-M. Which is why Podi-M is a crap name.
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I cancelled my pledge. The review made me not want to spend that kind of cash anymore!
SchneiderMan
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I also won't be going with the podi-m after reading that article.
I agree with the other poster that the name is really bad. I also called it poddy-m at first. I think it's good product but needs some work of which would probably make it more expensive than it already is!
The length of the oval needs to be longer so that is will also support an iPad Mini and even possibly a full size iPad. The long rod sticking up looks hidious and should be more of a wall brace or something and if it actually could be set at different angles for reading would be awesome! As it stands now, it's too pricey and unattractive and not as functional as it could be. Otherwise, the base part looks really really nice. Just needs to be longer. Too bad. I really liked it at first.😡
I agree with the other poster that the name is really bad. I also called it poddy-m at first. I think it's good product but needs some work of which would probably make it more expensive than it already is!
The length of the oval needs to be longer so that is will also support an iPad Mini and even possibly a full size iPad. The long rod sticking up looks hidious and should be more of a wall brace or something and if it actually could be set at different angles for reading would be awesome! As it stands now, it's too pricey and unattractive and not as functional as it could be. Otherwise, the base part looks really really nice. Just needs to be longer. Too bad. I really liked it at first.😡
Anyone buy this yet?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lightning-M...ader_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item484c5f35af
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lightning-M...ader_Chargers_Sync_Cables&hash=item484c5f35af
sawah
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http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dockplus/charging-dock-for-iphone-5
I'm waiting for this I think, already pledged. I made a dock for my desk out of the headphone case and some gorilla glue. That will do me fine until I get something else and then the one I made can go in my room.
I'm waiting for this I think, already pledged. I made a dock for my desk out of the headphone case and some gorilla glue. That will do me fine until I get something else and then the one I made can go in my room.