Fastmac unveils U-Connect dock adapter
updated 04:05 pm EST, Fri November 9, 2007
Fastmac dock adapter
Fastmac today unveiled U-Connect, a universal dock connector adapter designed for Apple's iPod shuffle that supports hundreds of accessories by enabling them to work with the headphone connector port found on newer iPod shuffles. The new adapter features a headphone plug/connector on one end and a standard 30-pin dock connector on the other that can connect to numerous iPod accessories like FM transmitters and speaker systems. FastMac's U-Connect Adapter is scheduled to ship within 10 days, and is available for pre-order ($16) with a 1-year warranty.
"At last, all those iPod dock and speaker accessories made for the big boys can be used with the shuffle! FastMac's 'U-Connect' universal iPod shuffle adapter enables you to connect your shuffle to virtually any Apple iPod dock accessory," FastMac said. "In addition to musical freedom, you can also charge your shuffle and perform data transfer to make life that much easier."
The device can charge and/or transfer data with one simple toggle switch, is lightweight, and is compact enough to fit into nearly any pocket. The device ships in both white and black.
