Boombox or Dock w/Skrs and Charger compatible with 5th Gen Nano?

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Boombox or Dock w/Skrs and Charger compatible with 5th Gen Nano?

So I'm trying to research devices that are COMPLETELY compatible with the 5th Gen Nano. Please don't recommend the Apple store as I do not find the compatibility information I seek (most manufacturers only claim w.r.t. music playback).

Most all 3rd party devices that are "compatible" will play 5th gen Nano music through speakers (of course - what would be the point otherwise), but if they possess a charging feature, they were designed and manufactured well before Apple changed the connector arrangement on the 5th Gen Nano, and so will not charge.

Has anyone compiled a list of devices that are compatible both in terms of music playback and charging with the 5th gens?
Thanks.

Compaq, Windows XP

Posted on Apr 2, 2010 6:26 AM

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deggie

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Apr 2, 2010 1:35 PM in response to slam7

Firewire charging was deleted with the 4th Generation Nano, so any one that you find that is compatible with the 4th Generation Nano will also work with the 5th Generation Nano.

Do you want a portable/battery powered one? With a clock? How much money are you willing to spend?

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Apr 2, 2010 11:22 PM in response to deggie

Firewire was deleted when you say it was. However, the 4th gen and the 5th gen ARE NOT electrically compatible. That is the point. The pinout for charging has changed. Sad but true.

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deggie

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Apr 3, 2010 4:39 PM in response to slam7

Incorrect, the pinouts for charging on the 4th and 5th Generation Nano are identical.

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Apr 3, 2010 5:14 PM in response to deggie

Well, that's interesting. Is there an Apple document that you can point me to that indicates as much? How about a list of compatible docking / speaker systems that will play and charge that are compatible with 4th AND 5th gen?

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deggie

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Apr 3, 2010 7:37 PM in response to slam7

No, but I have access to both a 4th and 5th Generation Nano, they both charge with all the chargers I have in my house, on my Logitech PC Anywhere2, my B&W Zeppelin and in my car.

I don't have a list of all compatible devices, but as I said those that list that they are compatible with the 4th Generation Nano will also work with the 5th Generation Nano. I did notice that the iHome and Logitech sites have upgraded their listings to include the 5th Generation Nano.

As I asked before, could you narrow down your selection a bit? Do you want battery powered/portable? Are you more interested in big sound/bass? What is your price range?

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Apr 4, 2010 5:31 AM in response to deggie

It's good to know someone like yourself has both 4th and 5th gen and can definitely state they charge the same (I am assuming with the same USB cable).

So - theoretically, if I find a device that will both charge a 4th gen and playback a 4th gen, it will do the same with the 5th gen? I think this is what you are implying. That is what I am hoping.

I cannot find this in writing, and I suspect some of the devices on the Apple Store will not play but NOT charge a 4th gen nano, so the same will be true of the 5th gen.

OK, price-point is less than $100... portable (plays on battery) or AC powered. WILL charge a 5th gen nano. Nice if it had a remote. OK if it has a clock. OK if it has a FM tuner (how would one use the Ipod to tune FM if the earphones were not connected (used as an antenna)?

Thank you.

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deggie

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Apr 4, 2010 9:12 AM in response to slam7

To use the FM radio your device will have to have an auxiliary input and you will need a male-to-male miniplug cable that will connect to the device and act as the antenna. You will not be charging the device while you are doing this.

These will work for you: http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/speakersaudio/ipod_mp3speakers/&cl=us,en

This one might be exactly what you need but I did not check if it has an auxiliary input:
http://www.ihomeaudio.com/iH16

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