[Austin 3:16]

iPod powerStick

On the go I could use a little more time of battery life. Will said product work with a 5.5g iMod?

 

[Spiritboxer]

Looks like it plugs into the lineout so it would only work with the 4G version. I have something like the power stick but I've never used it on my 4G iMod or anything else for that matter.

 

[Austin 3:16]

Well it works with the USB cable it came with, thus shoulg work with the battery pack. If I remember right it's says it work with other line-outs, in which the battery pack isn't.

Anyone know 100% sure?

 

[Hoppergrass]

i've never used one so i can't say for sure, but i don't
see why it wouldn't work with a 4th gen. imod.

EDIT: oops. wasn't paying attention that you own a 5.5 gen.
if the lineout of a 5.5 gen is in the bottom then i'm not so sure.
but maybe.

 

[Jon118]

You still charge with USB over the dock port right? If it still uses the stock cable for charging then I don't see why this wouldn't work, but then again, I have no idea for sure. I can see why you would have concern over it, so I would wait for someone to confirm that this will work, but I would think it would. You would definitely lose line-out while you're using it though.

 

[manaox2]

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Originally Posted by Jon118 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You would definitely lose line-out while you're using it though.

You contradicted your answer. He wants to use it with an 5.5g iMod which requires the line-out for quality playback while "on the go" like he wants.

BTW, ALO can build you an iMod or iPod cable with charging capabilities for an extra $85.

 

[warrior05]

There is no reason it wouldn't work since, as Jon118 mentioned, it is just like charging from a stock dock connector to USB cable. However, you will not be able to take advantage of the iMod's feature because then you would be left with using the headphone jack. The only way you can access the quality line out feed from a 5+ gen iMod is via LOD connector with caps in the signal path.

So you gain playing time but lose SQ in a nutshell.

 

[Quaddy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by warrior05 /img/forum/go_quote.gif There is no reason it wouldn't work since, as Jon118 mentioned, it is just like charging from a stock dock connector to USB cable. However, you will not be able to take advantage of the iMod's feature because then you would be left with using the headphone jack. The only way you can access the quality line out feed from a 5+ gen iMod is via LOD connector with caps in the signal path. So you gain playing time but lose SQ in a nutshell.

x2

p.s. you could always get a dock splitter (SPI. iPod dock connector splitter isolated - very bottom right) and use the charger stick/pack and line out simultaneously!

 

[stevenkelby]

Yes, it will work. I have a very similar device.

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Originally Posted by manaox2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif BTW, ALO can build you an iMod or iPod cable with charging capabilities for an extra $85.

So can I , for much less...

 

[manaox2]

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenkelby /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yes, it will work. I have a very similar device. So can I , for much less...

Oh really? I guess there is a PM headed your way...

 

[Austin 3:16]

On the go I wouldn't use the line-out. And on the go, I'd need more playback time.

Thanks to everyone who took the time to post in this thread.

 

[monolith]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif On the go I wouldn't use the line-out. And on the go, I'd need more playback time. Thanks to everyone who took the time to post in this thread.

So you'd only be taking advantage of the iMod's improved features at home?

 

[Austin 3:16]

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Originally Posted by monolith /img/forum/go_quote.gif So you'd only be taking advantage of the iMod's improved features at home?

The large Vcaps case & Tomahawk are a bit much in size/weight to lug around riding my bicycle.

 

[monolith]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin 3:16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif The large Vcaps case & Tomahawk are a bit much in size/weight to lug around riding my bicycle.

Ah, I didn't realise you were only planning to use the V-Cap dock.

 

[stevenkelby]

I've been using my 5.5G imod for months at work through the HP out, waiting for the Pico. At home I use my DIY v-cap monster dock. I'll be making a normal sized dock with blackgates and a female USB when I get the Pico.