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CAWjr

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I have been using my old 30 pin iPod docks at home & at the office with my iPhones since my 3GS. Really thrilled that they are bringing the dock back.

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But even though we should be glad the dock is back, is it the best option for its price? There are other Lightning docks out there that are better, but come at a higher price.

Apple dock is quite reasonable at 29 bucks, IMO.
 
But even though we should be glad the dock is back, is it the best option for its price? There are other Lightning docks out there that are better, but come at a higher price.

Apple dock is quite reasonable at 29 bucks, IMO.

I usually balk at the $29 accessories, but I will buy 3 of these. I love having my phone standing up & staring me in the face at my desk or bedside instead of laying flat.
 
I usually balk at the $29 accessories, but I will buy 3 of these. I love having my phone standing up & staring me in the face at my desk or bedside instead of laying flat.

That's some really positive feedback... Maybe I should check these out. Is it really worth it just to stand it up though?
 
That's some really positive feedback... Maybe I should check these out. Is it really worth it just to stand it up though?

Depends if you're fine just laying it on the desk all the time. For many of us, it's worth it for the convenience. For FaceTime, playing music, etc. A great usage for seeing your iPhone while on the laptop or something.
 
I usually balk at the $29 accessories, but I will buy 3 of these. I love having my phone standing up & staring me in the face at my desk or bedside instead of laying flat.
I've been using a business card holder for the last year and two years before that with my old phone, plus my lighting cable plugged into the USB powerplug. On my nightstand and the clock I use every night has landscape mode.

Same at work, another business card holder.

Less than $5 at Walmart. :D

Works for me…
 

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I'm a fan of this as well. I plan on definitely getting it plus one of the leather cases for my "Space Gray" iPhone 5S
 
I have been using my old 30 pin iPod docks at home & at the office with my iPhones since my 3GS. Really thrilled that they are bringing the dock back.

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Damn it!!! I was planning to print my own on my Robo3D thats coming soon. Ordering some now...
 
Just like the last one most likely it won't fit mist 5S iPhones that have a case. From the picture it looks as though the lightning connector is not extended far enough. Hopefully I'm wrong
 
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