Ipod Nano and Docking Stations

SMC_2

Are there many docking stations with speakers that are suitable for the Ipod Nano 7th generation? Most I find don't state the 7th gen, are there just not many out there yet?

Chickabiddybex

You can use this adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter

Note: I linked to the US store as an example only - shipping will probably be cheaper from a UK retailer!

SMC_2

Chickabiddybex wrote: »

You can use this adapter
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter

Note: I linked to the US store as an example only - shipping will probably be cheaper from a IK retailer!

So you plug that adapter into the nano to covert the connector to be able to use any other ipod docking station??

Chickabiddybex

That's right!

Apple will charge £25 for one or you can get one from Play for under £7 http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/36386351/763941739/Apple-Lightning-To-30-Pin-Adapter-Plug/ListingDetails.html?_%24ja=tsid:13315%7Ccat:36386351%7Cprd:36386351&ef_id=UH8AggAASGX-ZSHe:20130416225144:s

Dreamnine

Use a wireless docking station? I expect that's what Apple wants you to do.

I haven't bothered with any dock for my Nano.

PHARR

Wherever you buy, those connectors are not rated so good. The non official Apple ones have some biased views but it could be worth a try.

Otherwise maybe buy a docking staying with a AUX and plug a AUX from your Ipod to Dock, Not entirely what your after but does the trick

SMC_2

Dreamnine wrote: »

Use a wireless docking station? I expect that's what Apple wants you to do.

I haven't bothered with any dock for my Nano.

I am probably going to get nano for myself and I not really bothered about a dock but this one is a present for someone who wants to play it without headphones.

Paddy_H wrote: »

Wherever you buy, those connectors are not rated so good. The non official Apple ones have some biased views but it could be worth a try.

Otherwise maybe buy a docking staying with a AUX and plug a AUX from your Ipod to Dock, Not entirely what your after but does the trick

Thanks for the tip!

Dreamnine

As well as a connected dock, any Bluetooth 4 speakers will work.

SMC_2

Dreamnine wrote: »

As well as a connected dock, any Bluetooth 4 speakers will work.

Yeah, true that would work but person it is present for is not too tech savvy so trying to keep it as straight forward as possible!

Chickabiddybex

Easiest way is probably to get something designed for a lightning connector then like this:
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5247253.htm

They're pricey but if you add old style dock + adapter it's not much more