WARNING: Dock connector pin breaks very easily
The dock connector pin broke after 2 weeks. This must be a common occurrence, because the user's guide states that the warranty does not cover damage to the docking pin.The problem: to connect an Ipod (Touch 4) to the dock, you must place the ipod above the connector and press down hard to get the docking pin to connect. Because the ipod is so narrow, it easily slips and gets wedged in between the docking pin and the device. After this happened 2 or 3 times the docking pin no longer works.It's a shame, because many other aspects are useful: it's very small, inexpensive, easy to use and gives OK sound for its size. As it is, this should be regarded as an external speaker for an ipod or other MP3. After the docking pin breaks, it can still be used by plugging in the ipod to the audio jack. (This plays music but does not charge the ipod.)Customers should be warned that the docking pin will likely break.