accessories compatible? My daughter has the 30gb classic from 2 years ago, and of course has a stereo dock, an alarm clock dock, a car accessory kit. What I'm wondering (before spending $250) is whether this new larger capacity ipod will fit all the accessories she has. Any information will help! Thanks! accessories compatible? My daughter has the 30gb classic from 2 years ago, and of course has a stereo dock, an alarm clock dock, a car accessory kit. What I'm wondering (before spending $250)... » Read More accessories compatible? My daughter has the 30gb classic from 2 years ago, and of course has a stereo dock, an alarm clock dock, a car accessory kit. What I'm wondering (before spending $250) is whether this new larger capacity ipod will fit all the accessories she has. Any information will help! Thanks! « Show Less
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Thanks for your detailed response. Do you know if the 6thG Classic will still charge when docked to (for example) a clock radio?? I read that the 4thG Nano will still play music from such a device, but no longer charge the battery(unlike 3rdG Nano). I find this really annoying ...
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i basically have the same question - i have the 80gb ipod classic and am thinking of upgrading to 120 or 160gb. Will the dock i already have accomodate the 120 and 160gb ipod classic?
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Glad to see I'm not alone. I was looking at the 120gb at the local Best Buy today. I thought I would get some assistance from a live person, who surely was well-informed on the merchandise. I asked the sales rep if the new one would fit in the old ones dock, etc. She said "Oh yes, it'll fit, sure it will. If it's the same size." Hopefully someone will come here and enlighten us!
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I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud... » Read More I just bought it as well, it came yesterday, I also got the old version, however it is charging my 120GB iPod Classic and I got the 4 plugs in teh back, I got lucky and have the best of both worlds. You can also tell my the serial numbers, take a look at the Harmon Kardon site: http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=MME&sType;=∏=HKGOPLAYBLKOld Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148776 and belowNew Version: Serial no. SZBOM-0148777 and aboveIt is just as nice as everyone says that it is and the sound is beautiful, crisp, clean, and loud if you want loud. « Show Less
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At this point, accessories are a big minus for sure - there is one single manufacturer that has carrying cases (Noreve St. Tropez), but they cost 40EUR ($51) a piece excl shipping (they are handmade, though ;-) I am afraid for stands you will have to wait quite a bit (if not forever), car adapters should be easys to find, though, since you can be safe to assume that the player will run with the standard stuff you find at radio shack however - I have to say how great the player is and how it is worth the hassle to get it (at least it was until july). it is intuitive, the sound is excellent, even divx-movies are converted, the screen is brilliant and the hook-up with the tv runs smoothly (movies are like watching a dvd, seriously). all in all a great buy - the ipod would force you into itunes and cost way more considering all the "accessories" (i.e. radio, tv-out, foto-transfer, etc.) ipod-people have to pay big money for.
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Chris, it's compatible with the old classic iPod, but you can try using just the old cable connection on the iPod with a USB connection on the other end. I found out just the charger cable with USB connection allows the music to work perfect on an Onkyo, (compatible ) receiver. Chris, if the new classic 160gb has a lightning connection on it, just try the new connection cable from iPod to USB port and see what happen, FIRST. Then, go from there. Hope things work out. Mello D
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Works beautifully with my iPod classic :) I have had multiple generations of the classic and it appears to work with each of them.
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I am not sure as I had a 2nd or 3rd iPod.. but i would imagine it is universal to be honest. The system was great for the money. How much are they now? The Eton was a GREAT purchase for me!
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We just discovered this problem yesterday, as we bought this unit and the new 80GB Classic. Unfortunately Phyllips has printing NOTHING on the box or in the packaging to indicated that it only works with 5th generation I-Pods. Nice Christmas suprise for my daughter!!! We are planning to return the unit - do you know if anyone makes a unit like this for the 6th generation Classic?
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I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is... » Read More I just bought an 80 gb ipod here on amazon that's a 5.5 generation. i should have looked more, but i had it saved on my wish list from a few months ago and assumed it was still the newest one! I haven't recieved it yet, but it has already been mailed out and i can't change it. i paid 250 for it because i bought it from one of the sellers, but i am wondering if i should return it and have to wait longer for the new ipod, or if the differences between the 5.5 gen and the new one are too subtle to really make a difference... I don't know what to do and i'm really sad about it because this is my first ipod. « Show Less
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I got this item for my granddaughter to use for her Ipod. She really like it so I will highly recommend it. Now, it has been several years since I purchased this speaker, it still works. Will it work on newer ipods, send a message to the seller. I hope this answer your question.
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The dock feature is not compatible with the older iPod. You must connect your 30-pin iPod by a USB cable to the USB port.
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It has a built in Dock for 5th Gen iPods, there is a little plastic piece that holds the iPod up if you have a 30GB one (thin) or you take that out to get the extra depth needed for the bigger iPods. If the iPod Classic is still the same physical dimensions it might fit, but the touch and phone are probably too long to fit.There is an AV input that would be compatible with the iPod/Phone if you could find a suitable cable to connect it, but then you lose the remote control functions.
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I have an old 20GB ipod classic and it is too thick to fit in the dock... Heard of any adapters for this condition?
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I am not sure which iPod classic it is supposed to fit because it doesn't fit mine which is old but it doesn't not really specify. Sorry. I would keep looking if you are looking for something like this and make sure it fits your model. I have to use tape with mine to hold it together since it doesn't fit.
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Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after purchasing my new itouch and calling the store where I bought it. Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after... » Read More Just and FYI for everyone out there who has a second generation itouch. The charging capability of any of the periphial docking devices that you have to play your itouch on are no longer supported by the second generation. The first generations are fine but a small programming change was made to the second generation that caused this to happen. So it's not the fault of the docking device you purchased- it's the Itouch itself. The only thing you can do is charge it using a Apple compatable charger but you won' t able to listen to it while charging Sorry.. I just got this news after purchasing my new itouch and calling the store where I bought it. « Show Less
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Ok, so I took the time to talk to Sony (2 hours on the phone) and Apple (1 hour on the phone) about this. Sony tell me that the iPod classic has the same specifications for the connection port as the iPod 5th gen Video. So, they believe that the problem is in the iPod classic's firmware. They did say that they were going to get their engineer's to look at connecting a classic up to see why it is not working. So, the Apple story. Apple looked at this and said that the classic's video out was slightly different than the 5th gen. But, after looking at it a little more closely, and looking at some of the products that Apple sell for similar functionality (video out to TV/Receiver), they then started to feel that there may be an issue with the hardware/firmware. They also indicated that they had received reports of the classic working with similar products, and then failing to work after a recent firmware upgrade. Apple also indicated that they would contact their engineers regarding the connection to the Sony Digital Media port, and give reasons as to why it is not working, and whether there is some way to make it work. I should hear back within the next few days (given that tomorrow is friday, it may be early next week). Hopefully this matter will be resolved by a firmware update. What was really dissapointing was I plugged in my friends 5th gen, and it worked a charm. So it can work...
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Is the dock connector thin like the iphone 5 (and above)? Or is the Dock connector wider like the older ipods? i.e: http://applenapps.com/apple-rumors/next-gen-iphone-to-feature-even-smaller-magsafe-dock-connector.html If it's wider it will fit! This boombox doesn't support the smaller dock connectors found on the newer iphones/ipods. Haha I'm hope my explanation wasn't too wordy.
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An iPod Classic has the "wheel" mechanism on the front as opposed to a touch screen. I believe it will fit. My husband has an iPod mini, which is a bit smaller than a classic and it fits fine with room to spare. The area that houses the 30 pin connector that the iPod has to connect to is a good sized flat hinged platform, so there is room for the larger classic to connect to the 30 pin connector and rest comfortably on the surrounding platform. I think you are safe to purchase this as a gift for your friend.