Whats the best iPod speaker dock for home with radio + video out as well

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Whats the best iPod speaker dock for home with radio + video out as well

Hi

After a iPod speaker dock for home use. I have a iPod Classic 80Gb, and my wife a Nano 3G.

We were out and saw the JBL on time, which looked cool, great display, great style. great functions. Only thing it didnt have a TV out, and because where it is going under my TV upstairs I thought a video out might be handy.

I plan for it not to be used as a portable system so not bothered that way, want it to look good, must have a FM radio (not DAB not bothered) for UK use.

Can anyone suggest, ir whats the best without a video out please

cheers

Mac OS X (10.5.1),  iMac 20" 2Ghz (1st ever Mac). 80Gb iPod Classic, 4Gb Nano Video, Shuffle (1G)

Posted on Feb 16, 2008 12:22 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 16, 2008 12:56 PM in response to the loc-man

There aren't any with Video Out that are compatible with the iPod Classic as far as I know. I don't think any of the radio/speaker units that have Video Out have the new video-authorization chip in them.

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Feb 16, 2008 1:31 PM in response to Vixen-of-Venus

ah I heard about this I think, this is something Apple have added to stop anyone and everyone adding video out yeh? this is a bit mean if so.

Ok so Im not that bothered I will just have to but a proper video out lead for it, can you or anyone confirm though that the JBL On Time is compatible with the new iPod Classic and Nano 3G? it doesnt really say so on the website, just has the "made for iPod" symbol

Are all the dock connectors the same for iPods since when? 4Gen? or what?

cheers

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Answer 3

Feb 16, 2008 8:24 PM in response to the loc-man

All the dock connectors are the same, but only the Apple AV Cables have the video authorization chip in them. Without it, no video signal comes out. Unlike the old iPods, the mini-port only outputs Audio, and as far as I've found, no one has been able to find a way to bypass or trick the newer iPods to output video without the Video Chip.

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the loc-man Author

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Feb 17, 2008 7:35 AM in response to Vixen-of-Venus

ok few questions then which is the AV cable that is for the Classic to output video please on Apple site, unsure of which one, surely its not the one that is £35!!!

So its pointless buying a AV cable off ebay for my Classic as it wont work?

When will a speaker dock for iPod come out with a AV capable out for new Classic and Nano iPods then?

cheers

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Answer 5

Apr 20, 2008 5:05 PM in response to the loc-man

the correct AV cable is the composite cable. Yes, it is the really expensive one. $49.95 US. However, you can get it on amazon.com for a little less. What a freaking joke

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