Everything USB is pleased to announce our Griffin Simplifi iPhone USB Dock w/ Media Card Reader review.

Positioned as a "3-in-1" must have accessory for iPod/iPhone, the $69 USD Griffin Simplifi certainly looks like one of the family on your desk if you own a lot of Apple gear. Capable of serving as a charging/synching stand for almost any late model iPod or iPhone, Griffin smartly added a USB hub with two additional USB 2.0 ports out back. Front and center are two memory card slots which accept the most common formats of flash memory used in modern digital cameras these days: CompactFlash, SD, xD, and Memory Stick. Those with microSD or Memory Stick Duo cards will still be able to use Simplifi with the appropriate adapters which they likely already own. While the Simplifi contains nothing revolutionary, it could very well be an essential part of your desk arsenal. Read on.

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Verdict:
A no-frills product that emphasizes form over a multitude of functionality. Great for de-cluttering a work area, and for repurposing your standard iPhone/iPod docking cable as your travel cable. Music-loving shutterbugs may be especially well served. A style-conscious desk accessory that is not for everyone, but those who "get it" should be happy with their purchase.

Pros:
+ Stylish sync and charging stand for iPod/iPhone
+ Apple-themed design
+ Useful media card slots
+ 2 USB ports

Cons:
- Somewhat pricey
- Missing rather obvious A/V jacks
- Absolutely nothing revolutionary
- Memory slots lack individual LEDs
- Cannot charge iPod / iPhone without a host USB connection
- Slim feature set


Regards,

Ian Chiu
Managing Editor, Everything USB
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