REVIEW OF THE "3.5mm AV Adapter for All iPod/iPhone 2G/3G (White)"

REVIEW OF THE 

3.5mm AV Adapter for All iPod/iPhone 2G/3G (White)

If you'r interested in getting this, here is the link to the product on the DealExtreme website:

http://dx.com/3-5mm-av-adapter-for-all-ipod-iphone-2g-3g-white-26504

A few weeks ago I thought that I had ruined the iPod Touch mini jack connection. I was afraid that I couldn't listen to music on my iPod Touch anymore, and that's what iPods are for, listening to music. I heard about this accessory and I was very happy to be able listen to music again. Luckily I found out that there were only a good amount of dust stuck inside the headphones jack, and I was able to remove it. The nice thing about this is that I now have a Plan B if it happens that I ruin the iPod mini jack for real. Even though I found out that they weren't broken, I got to use them for about a one week. It's cheap, easy to carry around, solid and nice built.  

The size of the AV Adapter is about the size of two average thumbs. It's white and compact. Well made and has a solid build! 

On the edges of the adapter there are two button to press when connecting it to the iDevice. It isn't necessary to actually press them, cause you can  easily just push it right into the connection hole. It's also nice that they included a little sign to show which side your supposed to use when connecting it to an iDevice.

This is the button you'r supposed to press when wanting to connect the iDevice. By pressing them you can avoid getting scratches around the connection point, but I myself don't use it. At least very rarely.

Pros

• Nice color choice, nicely made and has a solid build. It can withstand lots of use!

• Small and compact. Easy to carry around and compatible with almost all of the Apple iDevices. Can also be used to play music trough speakers by connecting them with an AUX cable. I assume that it's also possible to transmit video to a television with an composite to mini jack cable.

• Cheap and easy to use, also provides other opportunities then what it says on the product page.

• Can fit anywhere. In the pocket, a backpack, a bag, a purse, a jacket and big wallets. 

• Handy that they included a sign to show which side to use when connecting the iPod, iPhone or iPad to this adapter. 

Cons

• To be able to use it to transmit video signals to a TV, then some extra software is needed. 

• In the hole where you connect the earphones to the adapter, sometimes the connection is somehow weak. So only audio signal goes to the left earphone, while the right side remains silent, and visa versa. 

• No volume control so each time you connect it, you should careful to not listen to loud songs cause they will be on maximum volume when you use them then. I recommend getting headphones with volume control or music playing applications with volume control.

•  It can be frustrating to have an extension of the iPod when it's in your pocket. I'm often worried that it will brake in half when I walk. So I always have it in a jacket pocket.

• The mini jack connection on the adapter could have been shorter. Cause it feels like it's going to break at any time when having it in your pocket.

When connected to an iPod Touch, this is how it looks like. As you can see, the extension of the iPod can be frustrating. If that's the price to pay to be able to play music, then I don't mind the extension at all.

If the earphones also are connected, then it looks like this. Sometimes you have to twist the earphones mini jack around to get the perfect audio signal. If not, then one of the earphones will not work!

Mini jack is of no bad quality. It can stand much use and there is no problem or need to be afraid of braking it when connecting an earphone.

When first time connecting the adapter to the iDevice it can feel different than the original iPod Touch cable. Mainly because it's antoher producer and it doesn't slide right in like the Apple ones does. Fortunately this is no problem, just a notice!

Total Conclusion

This adapter is perfect to everyone who is devastated by not being able to listen to music anymore. This is an awesome solution and 3.51 US dollars to pay for such a great solution, is nothing! It's cheap, compact, easy to use, very compatible with almost all Apple devices, easy to carry around and a great accessory for fixing mini jack problems. I recommend this product, not  necessarily to those with mini jack problems, but having this as a Plan B and as a great handy product! The only thing they could have changed is shortening the length of the adapter.

Recommended!


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http://www.dealextreme.com/

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Here is the link to the 3.5mm AV adapter:
http://dx.com/3-5mm-av-adapter-for-all-ipod-iphone-2g-3g-white-26504

Luka