Reads and writes the most popular digital media cards, including Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, xD and CF (CompactFlash).
2-port powered USB hub, using included AC adapter
A simple, versatile way to de-clutter your desktop
Rating: - Terrific Hub
This is a great USB hub! It works right out of the box with no set up. It's heavy enough to not move around on the desk. The speed is faster than my previous one. I consolidated items into one and got rid of extra cords. Highly recommend!
Rating: - Not perfect, but as good as I've seen
This is probably the best combination iPod/card dock on the market, and at the end of the the day it gets the job done, but there are a few warts.
1. The the build quality is OK but not outstanding. The innards are not fixed to the external extruded aluminum casing. With no tools and only a little force you can pop the insides right out. What this really means is that if you shake it, you can hear rattling. For what it costs, I was hoping for a more sturdy assembly.
2. The rubber base, while a nice idea, doesn't help to keep the unit from sliding much because the whole unit weighs so little. For an all-in-one desktop fixture I wish it had a bit more heft.
3. There are two regular USB ports on back, but none on the front. To me it seems like a non-braier that one of those two ports should be facing forward for easier access. Heck, I would have settled for a port on the side. Putting both on the back borders on malicious.
4. This is not a UDMA reader, so the performance isn't optimal with UDMA flash cards. For example, my Lexar 300x UDMA 8GB CF card reads at about 35 MB/sec using a UDMA reader, but only 25 MB/sec in the Simplifi. Not the end of the world, but I wish I didn't have to accept a 30% slowdown in exchange for convenience.
5. And finally, there is a *blinding* blue LED on the front. I'm barely exaggerating when I say it's distracting and very uncomfortable to look at. It would be fine if this LED was on when the unit was in use or moving data, but it's on all the time, even when nothing is plugged into it and my iMac is asleep.
I almost returned the unit because I got so many complaints from my family about the blue LED, but I came up with a solution. Remember how I said the so-so build quality allows the innards to pop out without tools? I opened mine up and put a couple layers of electrical tape over the LED. After putting the unit back together I can still see LED, but it's very dim and not annoying. That I could do this without any tools is why I'm giving this product four stars instead of three.
Also, ignore the comments about the Simplifi not working with a non-Griffin USB cable (Type-A to Mini-B) between it and the host computer. I've never even used the enclosed Griffin cable, preferring an off-brand cable I purchased online a long time ago. The reviewer must have had a bad USB cable, because I've had no trouble syncing my iPod touch and copying data from memory cards over a non-Griffin cable.
Rating: - Fantastic - does exactly what it claims: simplifies
I purchased the Simplifi to replace separate memory card readers and an iPhone dock on my desk. I'm very satisfied with this product. It does exactly what it says: it simplifies your desktop. I agree with other reviewers that the included USB cable is relatively short. However for me, it was a non-issue since I didn't require the extra length. I used one of the included USB ports to plug in a thumb drive and the other to plug in my portable hard drive. The product is convenient and well made. Note that mine did not come with the dock adapter for the iPhone 3G, despite what Amazon's page says (however I have an original iPhone and it fits perfectly).
Rating: - Good dock, although it has one flaw
This dock has one flaw that kind of bothers me. Even when it is connected to the AC adapter, it will not charge my iPhone unless it is connected to my Mac. This is kind of annoying. I thought I could use this dock as a charger since it had an AC adapter (unlike the Apple dock), but its just not possible.l I just noticed that it says so clearly on the griffin support webpage for this product. I guess it was my fault for not reading their support page first. Anyways, the fact that it's a USB hub and that it can load CF and SD cards is great, it saves me a lot of desk space and means I only have one cable plugged into my Macbook. I just wish it could work as a charger when my Mac was in another room.
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