Okay, I did it. I bought a 3G iPhone. And I like it. I really do. But it would be nice it if would also charge using the existing iPod/iPhone accessories. I have several, including a car charger that works with all my previous versions of iPod/iPhones, but find that when I connect the 3G phone to them I am presented with a message that the new phone will not charge with that accessory. (The players will still play music, however.)
It seems odd to me. The connector still fits. Old USB cables still work with the computer for data and power. The older accessories can still play the music. It’s just this darned power problem.
I will have more reviews later, especially of my favorite free apps, including Apple’s “Remote.” Until then, I anxiously await ideas for chargers.
6 responses so far ↓
1 Gregg Smith // Jul 12, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I agree completely! I bought the new iPhone 3G and gave my wife the previous version. I have a hard wired kit for my BMW 330Ci and it worked great with the old iPhone. Played the music and videos and charged as well. Now I can’t charge with the new one and it is a pain since I drive 115 miles each way to work and keeping it charged is esential
2 Mark Black // Jul 13, 2008 at 8:54 am
I am not sure I am feeling ‘the love’ anymore. I think that Apple has taken their customer loyalty to new heights. I cannot believe that my entire investment in chargers, cradles, USB cables, car chargers, Griffen this/that… do not work with the 3G. I am afraid I am ‘out’. No more following the bleeding edge… just too damn wasteful.
3 Jason Clark // Jul 29, 2008 at 10:42 am
I agree. It’s crap that this has happened. The same goes for my Infiniti G37. The ipod connector allows me to play music but will not charge. Why? I hope they do provide an update soon that will eliminate this problem.
4 Andrew // Jul 30, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I have the same problem with my in-dash kit on my toyota prius. Plays music but now won’t charge. It worked for the first day I bought the 3G now it doesn’t. Worked fine with my old iPhone.
5 Eduardo // Aug 9, 2008 at 10:36 am
I have a wall dock, does apple expect me to rip it out to buy a newer dock? This is just stupid.
6 Kurtis // Aug 11, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I am also disappointed with Apple in this regard, as I had a car kit installed only 3 months ago that I tested with the 1 generation iPhone and assumed it would work on the second generation iPhone. I also have a car kit in my older car, that is also incompatible so getting some sort of adapter would be very helpful.
I am very hopeful that Apple will do something; however, I am not holding my breath. There is one group out there that seems to be trying to address the issue: http://home.swipnet.se/ridax/connector.htm?connipod.htm
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