12V Ipod docking station

[ianc1200]

I would like to get a docking station powered by cigarette socket, is this possible? Having searched on the forums here docking stations are used, but are they mains powered & only used when plugged in at a marina?

 

[westhinder]

I have a Logitech docking station which is powered by batteries or via a converter off the 12V supply. But the batteries seem to last forever, so most of the time I do not bother to plug it in. Sound quality is good for the price.

 

[Richard10002]

You could buy a cheap inverter, thus running the dock indirectly from a ciggy socket.

 

[BAtoo]

Apparently this:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Logitech-Pure..._AudioVideoElectronics_PortableAudio_MP3Playe rCarKits&hash=item27b11bdcd1

Will run this:- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-MM50-Portable-Speakers-iPod/dp/B000BF0EQY

(and it has a 10hr battery too...)

 

[ctva]

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Will run this:- http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-MM50-Portable-Speakers-iPod/dp/B000BF0EQY

(and it has a 10hr battery too...)

We've got the same Logitec which runs off either 6v or 9v with a standard connector. Really good.

 

[ianc1200]

This is what I was looking for, thanks. My Ipod is a very recent Touch, and the Logitec seems a few years old, would there be any concern it wouldn't work with a Touch 4th Generation?

 

[junkrig]

When buying a Ipod docking station I looked for one that's input was 12v, (the mains plug converted the 240v(AUS), to 12v), I simply then cut off the mains plug & installed a ciggy lighter plug, has worked well.

cheers

 

[nigelmercier]

Not a docking station (perhaps not a good idea on a boat) but I've just bought one of these. It has a 2W power socket for iPad, and audio out to plug into the stereo.

 

[forelle541]

Beware the 30pin connector plug, I have had a couple of these break on me now, mind you they get a lot of use. The apple branded plugs are fine but at the price they should be.

 

[Blueboatman]

The 99p ( pound land) shops have cigar socket plugs with two USB outlets.
You will need the USB-iPod cable or spend another 99p for one....
Seem to charge my iPod, iPhone and smart bike lights just fine.

Not much stuff you can buy for a boat for 99p!

 

[nigelmercier]

The 99p ( pound land) shops have cigar socket plugs with two USB outlets...

I think I would prefer to pay more than 99p for something to charge my £700 iPad. My suggestion was based on my internal inspection of the charger, which at 2W will power just about anything.

 

[Blueboatman]

I just knew someone would say that, lol

That is your choice, Sir!

 

[Richard10002]

When buying a Ipod docking station I looked for one that's input was 12v, (the mains plug converted the 240v(AUS), to 12v), I simply then cut off the mains plug & installed a ciggy lighter plug, has worked well.

cheers

How can you tell one that has a 12v input?

 

[john_morris_uk]

We bought (or rather SWMBO bought me one for Christmas) one of these which includes a dock for an ipod etc. Actually ours is the earlier 500 version but it sounds fantastic and is very neat installed in our saloon. Its got selectable outlets so you can power cockpit speakers or various other 'zones'.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=egsbsh&cp=14&gs_id=24&xhr=t&q=fusion+marine+radio&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=18194164279853428858&sa=X&ei=2KiPT7g5z7bxA5DY6cUE&sqi=2&ved=0CIIBEPMCMAM#ps-sellers

We bought it at a boat show for less than £200 including speakers, before anyone is too shocked at the prices quoted.

 

[Rivers & creeks]

Lots of docks on eBay and amazon with a 30 pin socket at the back rather than a plug lead. That means you just plug your cigar lighter charger into the back. This is one: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230578474286?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp5197.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D230578474286%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1#ht_1931wt_962

 

[Richard10002]

Just had a look at my Logitech S715i adapter. It's 240v in, and 12v out, so I've ordered another so I can chop the plug off and fit a 12v cigarette lighter plug.

Rechargeable, the dock is the dogs danglies for less than A hundred quid. Seems to have been discontinued, but there may be a few around.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Logitech-Re...12YM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1334827125&sr=8-5

Adapter here:

http://www.digidave.co.uk/jshop/product.php?xProd=1007505&xSec

 

[padipaddy]

We bought (or rather SWMBO bought me one for Christmas) one of these which includes a dock for an ipod etc. Actually ours is the earlier 500 version but it sounds fantastic and is very neat installed in our saloon. Its got selectable outlets so you can power cockpit speakers or various other 'zones'.

http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&sugexp=egsbsh&cp=14&gs_id=24&xhr=t&q=fusion+marine+radio&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.,cf.osb&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=18194164279853428858&sa=X&ei=2KiPT7g5z7bxA5DY6cUE&sqi=2&ved=0CIIBEPMCMAM#ps-sellers

We bought it at a boat show for less than £200 including speakers, before anyone is too shocked at the prices quoted.

I have this fitted to my boat and its amazing, no more cds just plug the iPhone/ipod in and away you go.


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