The Griffin Simplifi is a desktop dock for your iPhone or iPod, but it is not just a dock it is far more… The Griffin Simplifi is a triple function gadget and not only sports an iPhone dock but has a multi-function card reader and a USB hub as well. The design of the Simplifi [...]
Griffin Simplifi dock
The Griffin Simplifi is a desktop dock for your iPhone or iPod, but it is not just a dock it is far more…
The Griffin Simplifi is a triple function gadget and not only sports an iPhone dock but has a multi-function card reader and a USB hub as well.
The design of the Simplifi follows the Apple metallic theme and matches the Apple Macbook Pro, Air Book and Mac Pros very nicely.
Griffin Simplifi iPhone dock
The iPhone dock uses the dock inserts to enable a wide range of iPhones and iPods to be used. Six inserts allow the use of iPod Classics, iPod Nano (2G,3G), iPhone (Classic, 3G) and iPod Touch. In fact the only iPod not supported by the dock inserts is the iPod Shuffle. This can be charged using the USB hub.
Griffin Simplifi USB hub
The USB hub provides 2 additional USB ports at the back of the device which can be used to power low powered devices. I have used it for a memory stick and my Griffin AirCurve (review coming shortly).
If you need to attach devices that need more power then the Simplifi can be connected to a 5v power supply (or should that be power suppli??) which is included in the box. I prefer not to use this as it makes it less portable.
Griffin Simplifi card reader
The final aspect of the Griffin Simplifi is the multi-function card reader. This has two slots, one for Compact Flash and one for Memory Stick, SD cards and XD cards. The Memory Stick Duo is not supported directly, it can only be used with an adapter.
In use I find that this is great paired with my MacBook Pro as I can use it for both my cameras and video cameras without having to scrabble around for adapters or cables. At home it is a perfect match for my MacPro, and of course it charges all of my Apple iPhone/iPod devices. One other important point is that unlike the Apple Dock the Simplifi also charges my TruePower iV Battery extender as well as my iPhone.
The Griffin Simplifi is in the stores at $69.99. For more information on the Griffin Simplifi: Charge and Sync dock, media card reader, and USB hub click here.
I don’t know about you, but I think headphones are a critical part of any multimedia player. It doesn’t really matter how good the player is if the headphones are not comfortable and do not perform the whole experience is spoilt. I have never got on very well with the earphones supplied with the iPhone [...]
Bose in ear headphones
I don’t know about you, but I think headphones are a critical part of any multimedia player. It doesn’t really matter how good the player is if the headphones are not comfortable and do not perform the whole experience is spoilt.
I have never got on very well with the earphones supplied with the iPhone or any of the Apple iPods. I have loads of sets of unopened headsets stashed away. Using the Apple ones tends to hurt my ears after a while and they are not the best performers in terms of audio. This is not a big problem as there are literally hundreds of headsets on the market, the problem is more of which to choose. Continue reading »
Tired of having to look after the battery on your iPhone? Then the Fastmac TruePower iV battery charger may be the device you are looking for. The Fastmac TruePower iV is a jacket style charger. Slip your iPhone or iPod Touch into the jacket and you have instant power. The rechargeable battery in the extender is [...]
Tired of having to look after the battery on your iPhone? Then the Fastmac TruePower iV battery charger may be the device you are looking for.
The Fastmac TruePower iV is a jacket style charger. Slip your iPhone or iPod Touch into the jacket and you have instant power. The rechargeable battery in the extender is 3100mAh and is claimed to give you up to 24 hours of talk time, 30 days of standby, or more importantly for me 21 hours of video and 72 hours of audio. More than enough to get me from one power charge to the next…
TruePower iV side profile
The price of the additional power is an increase in size, both in terms of thickness and length. With your iPhone in the TruePower jacket the device is extended by just over an inch, but the real space comes from the thickness. The TruePower iV triples the depth of the iPhone making it pretty bulky.
This doesn’t have to be a problem as you need only slip the phone into the jacket when you need to charge it. At other times you can leave it in your pocket or bag. Continue reading »
What do you do first thing in the morning? Well during my first cuppa I like to think about something to kick-start my mind for the day ahead. One of my favorite applications to do this is Daily Zen. This has 50 inspirational proverbs to ponder. Each day you are presented with a new proverb [...]
What do you do first thing in the morning? Well during my first cuppa I like to think about something to kick-start my mind for the day ahead.
Zen Proverb
One of my favorite applications to do this is Daily Zen. This has 50 inspirational proverbs to ponder.
Each day you are presented with a new proverb and there are enough of them for nearly 2 whole months.
I must admit that this is not a complex or even a comprehensive application, but then Zennism is a minimalist doctrine and the way is not cluttered with meaningless complications.
Available from the Apple AppStore for $0.99 or £0.59 I consider it somewhat overpriced for a free application this would be good, but after a while you have exhausted the store of proverbs leaving you feeling a little empty.
