Appletell

Product: SendStation PocketDock AV

Price: $36.95

Rating: 4.0/5.0 (Very Good)

Pros: Functional bundle, great additions. Great quality, Packaging

Cons: Coloring—only available in black, Cosmetic, shows smudges/scratches

Sendstation recently announced the PocketDock AV, an all-in-one kit that easily connects your video iPod to a home theatre system. It also has a USB port to sync with iTunes. Appletell managed to obtain a set for review, and what we found was a surprisingly good accessory.

The PocketDock AV comes packaged in a nice little box, with a clear front showing off all the available connectors. Thumbs up to Sendstation for packaging. Inside, things get better; you’ll find the all-in-one cable and the iPod connector. The all-in-one solution surely beats having multiple cables for both audio and video. A velcro strap is also included to keep it all tidy.

Both audio and video signals were sourced directly through the iPod connector instead of the headphone jack, resulting in the best quality possible. In the tests conducted, I found that audio was crystal clear, however due to the limitations of the iPod video’s resolution, the video quality was slightly above average.

My only gripe with the system is that the little black connector shows off fingerprints and other scuff marks rather easily. Oh yeah, and it only comes in black. Still, if you can overlook those minor setbacks, the PocketDock AV is a great product indeed. Available from SendStation’s online store at just US$36.95.

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