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Question: this can play music and charge at same time like ipod dock
Document: The problem with that is that it makes it hard to have my Kindle plugged in to the speakers and charging at the same time. Also, we have always kept our Kindle in its leather case, but it has to be out of it in order to charge properly on the dock. Not a huge deal, but I figured I'd mention it.The sound quality on the speaker is good for a product like this, much better then just using the speakers that are built into the Kindle.
In addition, there is not what I would call a *dedicated* connector for any smartphone, iOS or Android. There is instead a mini-USB cable which must be plugged into the phone each time you charge or listen to it. The maker should disclose this prominently. As for being portable, well, there is battery power, but I can't imagine slipping this into your back pack. Portable for giants.Pros - Great idea. iHome makes the classic iPod and iPhone compatible alarm clocks.
I was looking for a way to play music or stream radio from my HTC Evo and found the iHome iC3. The reviews were generally good so I figured for $35 it was worth a try. I am delighted with my purchase. The sound quality is much better than I expected and, as promised, it charges my phone when it is plugged into an outlet. It is also portable although I do not plan to use it like that.
Ok I know the name says that it's portable but not really.Tested with a Samsung Galaxy S2 SkyrocketPro's-Great sound for a small docking station.Con's-Not Bluetooth. It may sound petty but being able to play music through the dock without having to plug an adapter into the headphones jack would have been really nice.-The docking station is sort of triangular in shape but it does not fold down or compress in any way.
I keep the iHome plugged in to the AC adapter most of the time, and I like the charging feature. It also makes a good general stand/dock even when I'm not using the speaker.I've downrated it from 4 to 3 stars because after year of very light use, the cord that connects to the earphone jack of my phone has developed a short, and has to be turned and positioned just so now to get a static-free sound.
i baught this through ihome website and was disappointed cause the microusb cable only charges it. you must still use the 3.5mm jack to play through the speakers. they should come out with an app to direct the sound through the micro usb like the factory docking station does.
It is very cheaply made and quite bulky with the way the speakers extend in the back. It also does not have any volume controls so it really doesn't amplify the music. I bought it to use in my classroom to charge my phone/tablet while streaming background music for the kids. But it doesn't amplify the sound enough. The docking pin is also very wobbly. It isn't worth the money and I am shipping it back tomorrow and searching for something better.
I have used the iHome iC3 with my Kindle Fire for several months now and I like it a lot. The sounds quality is reasonable, it's not world class quality, but it's about what you would expect for the price. I like that I can charge my device while I'm using the speaker. It's a great compact size and is easy to transport from room to room. I've used it in the kitchen and in my room while I'm getting ready in the morning.
Right side has the aux in to the headset jack for sound. Back of unit has the power cord. Too many wires for my liking, does not look clean.I used this with my HTC Trophy Smartphone. It has a touch screen and when the device was `sitting' in the dock, it was not straight since the cord goes in the side and I had a hard time navigating the phone without it moving all over.When they advertise tablets, they need to limit the size.
I feared it would ruin my charging port.I had the Nexus 4 almost 4 months with no charging issues, using my regular wall charger and a nexus 7 charger. As it turns out, after 2 weeks of regular night-time charging on this dock, my charging port has gone bad and I had to request a replacement phone.Coincidence? I'll let you decide. Suffice to say, I will no longer be using this.
Answer: it does charge but in order to play music you have to use the 3.5mm jack. it is not at all like an ipod where one cable does it all. you have a mini usb to charge and a 3.5mm to play the music..