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Charging the iPod Shuffle with PoweBook closed
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I'm guessing that when I close up my PowerBook with my iPod Shuffle plugged in and charging, that it will cease charging. At least the yellow light goes out when I close it.
I had hoped that it would continue charging despite the PowerBook being closed.
I have a cheap little USB light that I frequently use and it continues to work with the laptop closed. So I had hoped it would be the same for this.
So, my question: Can anyone think of any options I might have to be able to charge my Shuffle while having the PowerBook closed?
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i believe this works. heard from my friend who has a PB too. $5 @ comp-usa or whatever.
or buy the $30 dock :-)
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Originally posted by dreamBweaver:
i believe this works. heard from my friend who has a PB too. $5 @ comp-usa or whatever.
or buy the $30 dock :-)
How would the dock help?
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the dock may work.
it's a theory.
test it out.
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According what I have just read on the subject, some Macs continue to power USB while asleep while others do not. Perhaps the OP's USB light is getting a tiny amount of power from the port, too little to charge the shuffle. It is a little inconvenient to have the iPod stop charging upon sleep, but when I charge it on my Mac I simply have it not sleep until the iPod is done.
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Make sure you leave the PowerBook plugged into AC when you close the lid. If I sleep my PB and remove AC power, the USB and FW bus won't have power.
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Originally posted by dreamBweaver:
the dock may work.
it's a theory.
test it out.
If it plugs into the same USB port why would it matter?
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my shuffle does not charge when the powerbook is asleep and it is attached to a dock and a powered usb2 hub.
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My shuffle's light turns out when I close my iBook. However, it also does not turn on while plugged in. It just remains inactive.
So I guess it's not charging but also knows it's still plugged in so won't function either.
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i have a pb 12"
when my is shuffle is charging, the orange light is on. this is when it is plugged right in.
I tested w/ an usb extension cable i just got and didn't have any luck. it still doesn't charge with the lid closed. even with the AC adaptor plugged in.
am i missing something? i think it's because iPods on mac use firewire, and not USB 2.0 my mini seems to charge w/ the lid closed. but it's connected via * firewire*
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That's why I purchased a USB adaptor for my iPod shuffle. Apple does something to fix it.
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I don't have a shuffle, just a regular iPod, so this may not work with the shuffle, but with the iPod, you have to first eject the iPod (in iTunes or clicking on the eject icon in the finder), but leave it connected to the Powerbook via the firewire cable. Then, as long as the Powerbook is plugged into the AC power cord, when you sleep the Powerbook, it will continue charging the iPod.
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That sounds like a logical solution to me. I'll try that in just a little bit. I can imagine how that would make a difference.
Thanks for the consideraton.
Well, I've tried both ejecting the Shuffle from iTunes before closing the lid; and quiting iTunes altogether and neither work.
I'll just have to know that I have to get this thing plugged in early in the day as to not run out of charging time later on.
Having the dock to pack around with my laptop just doesn't seem practical.
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Last edited by Dougmc; Feb 15, 2005 at 08:41 AM.
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The shuffle plugs into the USB port not the Firewire. It's paying a little more but Apple offers the shuffle dock as well as a portable charger. Might be worth the hassle (I'm considering the dock as my g/f is wavering about wanting one after seeing me with my 1GB shuffle).
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First of all, why buy your girlfriend a dock when your buddies on the message board need one
So we've ruled out using a hub to charge the Shuffle w/ your PowerBook off.
Now let's talk wall chargers w/ USB port(s).
Who can find something cheaper than Apple's---I challenge you to find one for $10.
Apple's is $30 ($26 w/ Edu discount)
"Use this convenient USB based adapter to charge your iPod at home, on the road, or whenever your iPod is not connected to a computer. Simply plug the adapter into a wall outlet and connect to your iPod for recharging.
The iPod shuffle can connect directly to the USB Power Adapter or the optional iPod shuffle Dock.
NOTE: Supports iPod shuffle, iPod mini, iPod photo and iPod with click wheel. iPod mini, iPod photo, and iPod with click wheel also require the iPod Connector to USB cable."
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Hey I save money by just pluging it into my Airport express.
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Originally posted by dreamBweaver:
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Who can find something cheaper than Apple's---I challenge you to find one for $10.
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$5 + shipping (~$10 total)
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Originally posted by brettcamp:
I don't have a shuffle, just a regular iPod, so this may not work with the shuffle, but with the iPod, you have to first eject the iPod (in iTunes or clicking on the eject icon in the finder), but leave it connected to the Powerbook via the firewire cable. Then, as long as the Powerbook is plugged into the AC power cord, when you sleep the Powerbook, it will continue charging the iPod.
Same here, though I didn't eject the iPod. I plugged it in after the pb was asleep and it charged it overnight.
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i love the idea of plugging the Shuffle into AirPort Express. works for me too.
and the $5 USB wall charger rocks as well
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Originally posted by dreamBweaver:
i love the idea of plugging the Shuffle into AirPort Express. works for me too.
and the $5 USB wall charger rocks as well
Do you get blinking yellow light when the Shuffle is plugged into the Airport Express? Mine was...and I have no idea whether it charges at that state.
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The blinking yellow means its charging. When it goes green ago, it's full. Having it connected to a Mac but disconnected shows the same light.
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Originally posted by Randman:
The blinking yellow means its charging. When it goes green ago, it's full. Having it connected to a Mac but disconnected shows the same light.
Oh, that great to know. Because I always thought that solid yellow means charging (stated in the manual)...and couldn't figure whether blinking yellow charges as well.
Thanks!
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It does that everyone once in awhile when charging on my PB and it's disconnected. I'm kaypoh so I have to keep checking if it's charged.
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Originally posted by Jason25:
Same here, though I didn't eject the iPod. I plugged it in after the pb was asleep and it charged it overnight.
Brettcamp was mistaken. You don't have to eject the iPod.
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