Product Description

Music video and photos in your home with a touch of the remote control The Entertainment Dock 500 isn\'t just for music anymore. Using the video out ports (RCA or S-video) you can also share videos and photos from your iPod through your TV. With a touch of the wireless RF remote you can listen to music through your stereo or play a soundtrack while you view your favourite photos. Simultaneously charges iPod in the cradle. Features Share your favourite music videos and photos through your home entertainment system Wireless RF remote controls your iPod from up to 15 Metres away! The sleek looking dock offers simultaneous play and charge benefits Includes built-in Universal Dock for iPod. Compatible with any iPod with dock connector.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #53430 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Kensington
• Model: 33350
• Released on: 2006-04-04
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 23.62" h x 82.28" w x 87.80" l, 1.59 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
The Entertainment Dock 500 isn't just for music anymore. Using the video out ports (RCA or S-video) you can also share videos and photos from your iPod through your TV. With a touch of the wireless RF remote you can listen to music through your stereo or play a soundtrack while you view your favorite photos. Simultaneously charges iPod in the cradle.

Customer Reviews

Solid ipod dock for 30gb video
Ordered through 'esaver' (one of the amazon additional buyer options) and was delivered promptly.

Very happy with the dock. Solid build quality. The dock adapter that came with my ipod (30gb video) fits straight into the base without having to fiddle about. The ipod feels well supported when docked.

The RF remote is fine. Works through walls (although I have limited need for this functionality!). I haven't tested the 50' claim but it works from any angle within the room, which is about all I need it to do.

Sound quality through the supply cable is good. Video quality is better than I expected it would be considering it is encoded video being watched on a large screen. The bundled lead can be plugged straight into the ipod headphone jack and carry sound and video/photo, although the connection seems to be somewhat sensitive - perhaps an option for portability, but safer to plug it in through the jack at the back of the dock. I don't know if I'd ever both to use the s-video out as the combined av cable is fine.

I'd seen a review on another website saying that you can use the doc without it being plugged into the mains. However, when I tried this the sound quality becomes very distorted (it sounds like the ipod battery isn't powerful enough to power the dock). Sound quality improves if you plug directly into the headphone jack on the ipod, but then all the doc is doing is standing the thing up! In short, you have to have your ipod charging all the time it is docked - I can't see that this is an issue, unless for some reason it isn't good for battery life?

A couple of potential negatives. Unlike any other dock I've seen this one doesn't have a USB/Firewire input so you can't sync with itunes while it's in the dock. For me this isn't an issue as the dock still charges the ipod from the mains and I have no need to sync the ipod while I'm playing content.
The second point is that when using the remote, you cannot see the ipod menu on a tv screen, just on the ipod screen. Not the end of the world for simple functions, but if you're a distance from the ipod you have to select options somewhat 'blind'. Not the end of the world - some docks seem to have a menu emulator for TVs but these come at a cost!
Lastly, my ipod is black and Kensington don't appear to do a black version. Although not ideal, it doesn't look out of place in the gloss white dock.

Overall a very solid dock that does exactly what I needed.

Not compatible with all iPods
Since the product information doesn't state this, I'll let all prospective purchasers know that this will not charge iPhone 3G nor any ipod which only supports charging via USB.

Will Not charge IPOD Nano's
This unit will not charge my Ipod Nano, seems you need
to make doubley sure when purchasing docking stations they
do as you think. Instructions included do not actually mention anything about charging, so looks like they ensure no come back. Remote has very
minimal functions. still evaluating remote, not happy with this unit, suggest you look for better more detailed unit.