Photos of The iPhone 3G's New Dock

Michael Johnston · July 9th, 2008, 05:50 PM

MacRumors forum user cWeems has posted photos of the iPhone 3G's dock. Sporting a new shape which fits the iPhone 3G's new curved back, the new dock will be sold as a separate accessory, rather than included with the iPhone as it was in the first generation. Read on for photos.

No price has been specified for the dock, but it will likely exceed $30.

[via MacRumors]

Kevin Dunahee · July 9th, 2008, 06:31 PM #2

Sold separately? Nice.

I just checked Apple's page to see what was included in the box. We don't even get the little plastic insert piece for the universal dock either. The dock? Fine. Not even the $.25 plastic mold to adapt my universal dock. That's a little cheap of them.

I can't remember which but one the three musketeers that got the iPhone early, (I think it was Goatberg), said the new iPhone was not working in several of his old accessories and docks. An adapter will be needed... I have no idea why the dock connector should function any differently than the old iPhone, but that's super lame.

Peter000 · July 9th, 2008, 07:00 PM #3

Looks slick! I'll probably get one, if only to minimize the scratches on the black plastic back from laying it down on the table.

Edward Kirk · July 9th, 2008, 07:23 PM #4

Awesome! I like how it shows more of the front of the device than the old docks, and still blends in perfectly with the rest of it. I'm definitely getting one (tho I was anyway).

Bernie · **Dock Smock** - July 9th, 2008, 08:03 PM #5

Each and every one of you are going to buy a case that will make the dock unusable.

For the hard of hearing....... are you using a dock now?

Peter000 · July 9th, 2008, 08:04 PM #6

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie

Each and every one of you are going to buy a case that will make the dock unusable.For the hard of hearing....... are you using a dock now?

Um... yes?

byronchurch · July 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM #7

Good point . I've been flying naked up to now an Docked it all the time but the black ones going to need a case and a dock that can take it . Hmmmmm.

MICHAELSD · July 9th, 2008, 09:04 PM #8

Personally, I won't charge or sync my iPhone without a dock so I don't get any scratches or scuffs on it, so this is a must-buy for me. Apple will probably charge $10 for one, which is a lot more than it should be. If they go over $10 for that, that'll be really pushing it.

Edward Kirk · July 9th, 2008, 10:53 PM #9

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie

Each and every one of you are going to buy a case that will make the dock unusable. For the hard of hearing....... are you using a dock now?

Bernie, maintain your cool. Not everyone has to get a case. I'll probably be using an alternative method of scratch protection for much of the time.

Nap045 · July 9th, 2008, 11:51 PM #10

Yea, a case is probably more necessary now more than ever... Though I might just wait and see some stress tests on the plastic back before I do anything.

Switching topic: I really don't see why a dock is necessary though, it's nice, but not a necessity.

Bernie · July 12th, 2008, 10:36 PM #11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Kirk

Bernie, maintain your cool. Not everyone has to get a case. I'll probably be using an alternative method of scratch protection for much of the time.

For the record I used one of those eyeglass cases that you just slide your glasses into. I dropped my iPhone into it and cut the top off just above the clip.

Kevin Dunahee · July 13th, 2008, 12:12 AM #12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie

Each and every one of you are going to buy a case that will make the dock unusable.For the hard of hearing....... are you using a dock now?

I use an invisible shield and a dock. I'm not terribly upset. I will just buy one of those cheap little plastic inserts whenever they become available. Maybe they already are, I haven't looked yet.

Snoop1990 · July 13th, 2008, 06:26 AM #13

that is how they cut the price at apple they leave out the dock I am not sure if that is good or not ...

iswenson · July 15th, 2008, 12:53 AM

i like how all of a sudden apple is slashing prices but leaving normal stuff out, like docks. not only with the iphone but they are excluding the dock with the bluetooth headset as well. whats next, usb cable? headphones?

xxx · July 15th, 2008, 07:43 AM #15

Looks great but it should of been included with the phone!!!

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	Sold separately? Nice. I just checked Apple's page to see what was included in the box. We don't even get the little plastic insert piece for the universal dock either. The dock? Fine. Not even the $.25 plastic mold to adapt my universal dock. That's a little cheap of them. I can't remember which but one the three musketeers that got the iPhone early, (I think it was Goatberg), said the new iPhone was not working in several of his old accessories and docks. An adapter will be needed... I have no idea why the dock connector should function any differently than the old iPhone, but that's super lame.

Peter000 iPA Fanatic Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	July 9th, 2008, 07:00 PM #3
	Looks slick! I'll probably get one, if only to minimize the scratches on the black plastic back from laying it down on the table.

Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	July 9th, 2008, 07:23 PM #4
	Awesome! I like how it shows more of the front of the device than the old docks, and still blends in perfectly with the rest of it. I'm definitely getting one (tho I was anyway). __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

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	Each and every one of you are going to buy a case that will make the dock unusable. For the hard of hearing....... are you using a dock now? __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: MA712LL w Apple Headset & Vaja case iPhone Version: 2.0 (5G77) Hacks: Been there, done that. Computer & OS: 2 x 2.8 GHZ Quad-Core w 8G &10.5.7 There are cars you drive and cars you work on.

byronchurch New Recruit Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	July 9th, 2008, 08:49 PM #7
	Good point . I've been flying naked up to now an Docked it all the time but the black ones going to need a case and a dock that can take it . Hmmmmm.

MICHAELSD Rocks the Board Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 253 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	July 9th, 2008, 09:04 PM #8
	Personally, I won't charge or sync my iPhone without a dock so I don't get any scratches or scuffs on it, so this is a must-buy for me. Apple will probably charge $10 for one, which is a lot more than it should be. If they go over $10 for that, that'll be really pushing it.

Nap045 New Recruit Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	July 9th, 2008, 11:51 PM #10
	Yea, a case is probably more necessary now more than ever... Though I might just wait and see some stress tests on the plastic back before I do anything. Switching topic: I really don't see why a dock is necessary though, it's nice, but not a necessity.

Snoop1990 Rocks the board Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hell Posts: 415 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	July 13th, 2008, 06:26 AM #13
	that is how they cut the price at apple they leave out the dock I am not sure if that is good or not ... __________________ Regards, Snoop1990 Custom user title "Rocks the board" Snoop1990.co.cc (the geeky inside of an usual boy) Gone after loosing the competition 15 Posts a day and over 400 total ! from June 16th to July 16th 31days

iswenson Forum Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	not included? thats stupid - July 15th, 2008, 12:53 AM #14
	i like how all of a sudden apple is slashing prices but leaving normal stuff out, like docks. not only with the iphone but they are excluding the dock with the bluetooth headset as well. whats next, usb cable? headphones?

xxx Rocks the Board Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East Posts: 352 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	July 15th, 2008, 07:43 AM #15
	Looks great but it should of been included with the phone!!!