Keyspan A/V Dock for iPod

CNET editors' review

• CNET editors' rating: 3.0 stars Good
  Detailed editors' rating
  Design : 5.0
  Features : 7.0
  Performance : 6.0
  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)

• Reviewed by:
  Jasmine France
• Edited by:
  Jill Whelchel
• Reviewed on: 08/10/2006

The A/V Dock's design is far from stylish, though it's certainly not an eyesore. It's old-school iPod white and has an average footprint, measuring 4 by 3.3 by 0.8 inches. An iPod docking station is chiseled into the top, and Keyspan includes dock adapters for the various iPods (works with Click Wheel versions only). On the back of the base you'll find a line-out jack, a standard mini-USB sync/power port, and an S-Video connection (cable not included). In addition to the base, Keyspan includes an RCA audio cable, a USB cable, a compatible power adapter, and an RF remote. Unfortunately, in order to watch video, you'll need your own S-Video cable; the unit won't even work with a standard RCA A/V cable (more on that later). Keyspan should have included some way to watch video right out of the box.

The RF remote, however, is a nice touch, since it doesn't require direct line-of-sight to work. Most A/V docks made for the iPod use infrared (IR) remotes, which don't work if there's something in the way (their range is also shorter). The remote includes a full array of controls: volume, play/pause, track shuttle, repeat, and shuffle. There are also keys for next/previous playlist, next/previous chapter, and next/previous album. On the back of the remote are the on/off switch and a Change ID button. This same button resides on the bottom on the dock, and you must press it initially to pair the remote with the dock. Simple enough.

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