Product Description

DLO's Power Bug for iPod shuffle will charge any shuffle using any AC wall outlet. Cool, compact fold-away design is unlike any other shuffle accessory out there.The DLO Power Bug gives you the flexibility to charge your iPod shuffle away from the computer. It also features an extra dock cable for syncing the shuffle with iTunes on the road or at home. The included detachable dock cable will replace a lost or misplaced shuffle docking station. It is a practical alternative to your shuffle dock because it's just a simple cable that can go anywhere.Keeping inline with the tiny iPod shuffle's look and feel, the Power Bug's AC plug folds flat for easy storage in a bag or even in a pocket.

Product Details

• Color: White
• Brand: DLO
• Model: 008-7546
• Dimensions: 8.00" h x 6.00" w x 10.00" l, 2.00 pounds

Features

• Charge your iPod shuffle from any A/C wall outlet with the small and convenient PowerBug.
• The PowerBug's A/C plug folds flat for easy storage and simple travel.
• Use the included iPod shuffle dock cable as a useful spare cable for on the road or at home.

Customer Reviews

Exactly as advertised
Great little unit and I saved almost ten bucks by buying it through Amazon. Does what it is supposed to do.

GREAT! (no instructions though!)
I'm so glad I bought this. My stupid iPod shuffle (1st Generation) sometimes doesn't show up in my iTunes when plugged into my computer, so at least this way, I can still charge it and use it.

The only thing is that there are no instructions. It's very easy to figure out, except the first time I used it, I had it connected wrong, so obviously, my iPod didn't charge. They could've at least included a picture (which they do with the 2nd gen. shuffle) b/c you connect each one differently. But once I figured it out, it charged very quickly. (you connect the 1st gen. shuffle directly to the adapter that goes in the outlet -- plugs in where the cord is for the 2nd gen. one).

Effective and Flexible Little Charger
A few months ago I needed to replace my broken shuffle dock. After trying the IncipioBud (which I didn't care for) I tried the PowerBug. So far, I adore it and have absolutely no complaints. However, considering the poor product description, it was more a lucky break than an informed decision.

As shown in the picture above, the PowerBug comes in two pieces: the little white charger unit (the "bug") and a usb cable that connects from the "bug" to the shuffle. This means your shuffle can be plugged into the wall and charged anywhere, anytime; it also means the usb cable can be removed from the "bug" and plugged into the computer, allowing your shuffle to be charged and synced in the standard manner.

So, no -- this isn't a stand-your-shuffle-up-on-it dock, but it will do the same job, as well as allowing it to be charged in a standard wall plug. Better yet -- at least for me -- the "bug" also seems to be compatible with the usb cable for my older video ipod, allowing me a lot of charging options both at home and while traveling.

Be warned - there's no guarantee they won't change the design or that plugging your own non-shuffle usb device into the "bug" won't cause it to blow up. However, until they provide an decent official product description, I can only hope this will be helpful.