Connect directly to Ipod via usb/ipod cable? Can you connect your Ipod to this, via the ipod cable you usually connect to the computer, and have it work? Not sure if the ipod can provide enough power to run the speaker or how long it would take to drain the battery if it did but surely someone has tried that, right? On paper, it SHOULD work... Connect directly to Ipod via usb/ipod cable? Can you connect your Ipod to this, via the ipod cable you usually connect to the computer, and have it work? Not sure if the ipod can provide enough... » Read More Connect directly to Ipod via usb/ipod cable? Can you connect your Ipod to this, via the ipod cable you usually connect to the computer, and have it work? Not sure if the ipod can provide enough power to run the speaker or how long it would take to drain the battery if it did but surely someone has tried that, right? On paper, it SHOULD work... « Show Less
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It does not work with an iPad - "takes too much power" so I guess it wouldn't work with other small devices you mentioned.
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Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter). Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your... » Read More Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter). « Show Less
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I know this is a common concern but I just got this speaker and it CAN charge an ipod touch 2nd generation...if you have the time to deal with it. I tried playing around with it and figured out that if you have the speaker turned on (with the ipod turned on (or in sleep mode) and inserted on the dock) and unplug and replug the speaker, it begins charging each time. The speaker MUST be turned on when you unplug it or else it doesn't work. The ipod doesn't have to be on the dock when its unplugged but it has to be on the dock once you plug it in for this to work. This is the only way I can get it to charge 100% of the time. Tedious but it works. Let me know if this helps. Good luck everyone!
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Not without a power source like your car cigarette lighter. You can charge your ipod through it while transmitting to your radio. I didn't find it to be a great transmitter so I sent it back.
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If you use a link cable from the speaker of the IPOD to the Speaker Dock, and insert it into the port of the docking station on the back, then push the input button on the Speaker Dock, that should work. (It is the same cable/wire you use to connect your IPOD to a car's stereo system.) There is a port on the docking station that allows you to hook up other devices to the docking station and use its' speakers. Otherwise, I don't know.
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The USB is powered, so if you connect this to your stereo per the instructions (by connecting to the rear USB and auxiliary connections on your stereo), the USB will charge whatever device you plug into it. So, if you need to charge your iPod, for example, it will charge. HTH
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Hi, J.--I believe this little guy charges via its USB connection/cable. I have several products like this one that uses the same USB connection not only for transferring data but also for charging. So I bought an inexpensive USB charger/adapter (Apple's adapter for iPods works great, and is dirt CHEAP right now--search Amazon for "iPod USB travel power charger"). This is just a small wall plug that has a USB jack on it. You plug your USB cable into it (instead of into your PCs USB jack), and then plug the other end into the device as usual. With this one adapter I can charge my cellphone, my iPod, my digitial camera, and (once I receive it) this keychain. I love not having to tote a special adapter for each device. Hope this helped--Ross--
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I don't know. You need a usb port and an audio jack. If you have those it should work. Or, if you charge it on another computer that has a usb port it will run for quite awhile on it's battery with just the audio jack plugged in. Hope this helps. It's a good little speaker.
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Note: I don't have any iPod devices so I can't be 100% sure... however, this device should be able to charge any device that you accepts micro-USB input for charging... or any device that uses a USB plug to connect to a charger. I hope that's helpful and not too confusing =). The cord supplied with the device (about 6" long) is USB on one side, and micro-USB on the other side. You plug the USB side into the battery pack (this port only used to connect devices that need to be charged - i.e. output only) and micro-USB side into the device you want to charge. You may reverse the cord and plug the USB side into your computer USB port, or a wall charger with a USB port and the micro-USB side into the micro-USB port on the battery pack (this port is only used to charge the battery pack - i.e. input only) when you need to recharge the battery pack (you can also plug just about any wall charger with a micro-USB connector on it directly to the battery pack for charging if you prefer).
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To use on Ipod you would need a 1/8 male jack cable, so that the unit would work as an amplifier. The battery isn't a common one (it resembles a slim cell phone battery, rechargeable), I don't know how long it lasts. I use the included power adapter with a mini SD card to play the unit.
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I use a USB charger. Plug in jack to speaker, other end that would go to ipod will fit into charger, plug into wall outlet. Just like charging an iphone.
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It comes with a USB cable for charging and can also be used to play music from the computer. I don't think it can play directly from your Ipod, but could play from the computer that you use to link you Ipod with.
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You can plug in your iPod, because I kept my iPad plugged in on a 10 hour trip. As far as listen to music through your car speakers, it is a source of charging, unless you have the auxilliary jack to allow you to connect through speakers.
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Ours says waiting for connection and then we turn the Bluetooth on the iPod and it connects. If Bluetooth was already on then it disconnects after a few seconds. We didn't have to do anything special. I hope this helps :)
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The unit is not designed to hook up an Ipod type device directly, unless it is USB. There are other units that are made specifically for use with an Ipod. The pin type connection on those devices may also charge your Ipod.
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Ummm The usb port is to accept songs from a jumpdrive (USB Stick) not from an ipod. It is not like a usb port on your computer. it is just a simple interface for reading memory sticks. It does not have the power capabilities for charging. If you search jump drive on amazon you will see the device the usb hole is for. again its not like a usb port on your computer... this one is limited... if you want to use it with your ipod you are limited to using the phono cable (headphone jack) and plugging it in that way. Then it only sends the music and all playlist and song controls are done by your ipod. (if you want to skip a song. use the ipod controls to do it... not the FM transmitter).
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I don't own an ipod. But the only input is from the small end of the standard USB cable. I am not aware of any dapter that would do accomplish this. However, I would assume you be able to use iTunes straight from the computer . The nicest function of the gb-10 for me is that you can actually upload the music right to the unit, which kind of makes it your ipod. The sound is great also.