Apple, iPhone and iPod Accessory ReviewsKonnet Reflex Dock for iPhone/iPod – Giveaway Inside!
Konnet is a company that was formed by a group of audio/video consultants in Canada. They originally started out as a consulting company but in 2007 raised a sizeable investment fund and were able to venture into the accesory market with their own line of A/V products.
We have one of these products here today with us – the Konnet Reflex Dock which comes in both white and black. The Reflex dock is an all-in-one docking, charging, data transmission, and audio output dock. It works with a varietly of Apple products including all iPhone models, all iPod Touch models, iPod Nano 4G & 3G, and the iPod Classic. Their website says that is also has an "Advanced Reflex Design to Enhance the Speaker Quality and Mic Reception while using iPhone" and I have no idea what this means — I do know that the dock works well though.
One of the first things I noticed about this dock, which isn't mentioned on their website, is that the dock works great with nearly all cases that have an opening for charging. I'm fairly shocked they don't mention this anywhere as this is a major feature that contributes to how good this dock really is. The back of the dock is firm, but flexible allowing it to compensate for different sizes of devices from different models of iPods to iPhones both with and without cases. The charging plug at the base is open instead of enclosed so there are no issues with cases that increase the bottom footprint of your iPhone or iPod.
Without case
With case
Now on to syncing. Simply plug in the sync/charging cable that came with your iPhone or iPod into the back of the dock dock. The fit is perfect and there are no issues with any of the cables shipped with iPhones and iPods in the last 3 or 4 years — at least — it probably accepts nearly all of the cable plug variations. I plugged the other end into one of my computers and had absoluetly no issues syncing my iPhone. Charging of course is supported as well.
On to the audio. I prefer docks that have audio output. I like using my iPhone as an alarm clock. I like connecting my iPods to exernal speakers when playing music. Great news, the Konnet reflex dock has audio out. Simply plug in a normal 3.5mm jack into the back of the Reflex dock and connect to any speaker system you choose. Someone called me while I was doing this and I did notice a bit of audio interference from the cellular data network through my connected speakers but the interference wasn't horrible like I have experienced with other docks (Apple docks).
There is one small issue with the Reflex dock: the audio on cata ports are very close together. While this is fine when using the included 3.5mm audio jack or the average 3.5mm audio jack it becomes a problem when you try to plug in 3.5mm audio jacks with a bit more "padding" around the plug. I have some high performance/low interference 3.5mm audio cables here that just don't work with this dock. I either have to choose to have an audio cable or the data/charge cable plugged into the dock if I use the more professional audio cables.
Overall the Konnet Reflex Dock is great! It offers all the functionality you could want from a dock allowing charging, data syncing, and audio out. The design is sophisticated and pleasent to look at. Materials and build quality are top notch and there is no doubt this dock will last many years or normal use. A big plus is the variety of iPhones and iPods that work great with this dock; including ones wearing a case! I do have a minor issue with how close the data and audio ports are to each other but most users wont experience this issue and it can be easily resolved by using a different 3.5mm audio cable/jack.
The folks at Konnet have been generous enough to send us two Reflex docks. One in black and one in white. I'm going to be giving one of them away!
giveaway over congrats greenleaf187
kr- I want one! Im always dropping my phone on the floor :/
this looks awesome….id really love to try it out!! thanks mmi
kr – black. I would use it for my data transfer dock on my computer.
kr- yeah, that mug be looking good yall!!!!
kr – White , I'm lovin the style. I'd use it at home mostly, and any desk i'm at for a prolonged period of time…the upright position combined with the style is awesome.
kr- that thing is sweet id take any color but please i want one!!
kr – White. I would use it for my iTouch to match my brand new iMac to complete my whole apple multi media section on my desk alone with wireless keyboard + magic mouse + speakers + 24 inch LED Cinema display. This would make my day!
Sweeet!!
kr- black for sure. I would use it in a box i would and could use it with a fox i would use it in a house i would use it with a mouse i would use it here or there. i would use it anywhere. i would love this dock. if i won that would rock!
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kr- black. would use it at home or everywhere i need to charge my phone! neat dock btw.
kr – my 3gs can't use the dock that came with my brother's 2G…this would be a wonderful alternate
kr-black.Finnaly something that works with a case all iphone accessory makers should pay attn
kr- sweeting docking giveaway ever.
kr- black. My 2 year old dock finally broke
kr – pleeeeassseeeee…this thing is so cool! Finally a stand that I can use without taking my phone out of the case.
kr -, i would really love this. These cool docks or other merchandise are never avaliable in my country
kr-black
looks sick
kr – white. Looks nice and sleek, would love it for work and for my home desk.
kr- sounds awesome. would love this
kr – black, would use it at home and at work. Great giveaway.
kr – Black….would look great on my computer desk!!!
kr- black, i would share it with my classroom i'll put it on the class computer and that will help all of the pupils because my school isn't that ritch and if you want something there i have to buy it and it wouuld certenly be usefull if i didn't had to spend my mony
KR-black or white, a must have.
kr,Black, This would be great…
kr- black, for use at home, my iPhone should have the choice to sleep/ rock out standing up and not just on its back or front.
kr- white. thanks!
kr- would be awesome to own one
kr- the black one, I would use it for my college desk, I'm always losing my iphone on the table because of the clutter.
kr – black – on my night stand as my alarm clock
kr – Black on my night stand
kr- Looks real good. Little steep though.
kr- my 3GS doesn't fit my 1st gen iPhone dock so I need/want another one.
kr – white. please and thank you
kr- black would lock awesome net to home theater system.
kr- i would use it in my bathroom while im showering so i could hear the music over the shower noise. and rock on black.
kr-black. i would use it to charge my ipod, as my last few cables have broken relatively fast because they are pulled around constantly.
kr – black, but I would take either. I would use it mainly at home with my laptop. It would save space and reduce tangled wires, and it would be easier to plug in the phone when coming home, etc. The design is really elegant and having the audio out is great. (Plus my phone would just look so awesome on it).
kr- black. need an alarm clock, if i show up late to work one more time ill be fired and then wont be able to afford one
kr- the black would look great with my black iPhone, so I hope I win one!
kr- black. aha its like a little futuristic chair for my iphone
kr – black would be terrific! I would use it on my night stand.
kr- wow this product looks amazing – it would look so good on my desk!!
kr-black, but id be ok w/ white too. Ive tried making my own docks, but they cant measure up. really wanttobe able to have a dock on my desk
kr- Black for docking at my computer while working on iphone themes
kr- black. i would use this at my friends house to make them jealous of my cool iphone dock! lol
kr – A great resting chair for my iPod touch while charging, music, and so many things.
kr- I would use mine on the boat, and a white one would match the phone!
kr-Black would look real nice, sleek look love the modern look. White would look great with my White 3GS !
kr – black . It would be a toss-up whether I'd put it on the nightstand or my desk at work.
kr-black. I can sleep through a nuclear war and none of the alarm apps I have are loud enough to wake me up. I would set this up on my nightstand to use to get me up and out of bed so that I am never late to work again! Please enter me, thank you.
kr- black, again another really awesome product that looks great!
Thanks,
Kukag
KRazy…. i rel y would like a white one/
kr – This would be awesome! I'd use it for my dorm desk.
kr – love the product.
kr- black. I would use it to dock my phone in my living room for charging and syncing
kr – Black
This would be perfect for my office. Great design!!!!
kr- the white would be the best!!!! i've needed a versatile dock to put my iphone/ipod in so i can hook it to a sound system! this one looks perfect!
kr – Black. I would use it for my iPhone, and it would be nice to have a stand while charging my iPhone.
kr – I'd like a black one. I'd use it for my Ipod touch, in my room. I'd let my dad use it in his office for his iphone. I might even let my sister use it. It's so cool. I'd love to have this Docking station. I'd use it everyday!
kr – black
i'd use it at the office! looks great…
kr – White. I need a dock so my iPhone doesn't have to lie flat on the keyboard shelf.
kr – White. This would solve the problem for my generic paper clips acting as cradle technique.
Always, tilts over.
kr- black
wow very sleek! too bad the 3gs's didnt come with docks >.> this looks like a great alternative tho
kr- black
i still think the 3gs's should've came with docks >.> this looks very sleek tho and very appealing =)
kr-I like the black one….I really just my iphone nicely placed rather than having it lying on the floor connected to an AUX wire…
kr-whatever color…
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I would use it anywhere there's an outlet or a USB port! (my room
kr – black or white. I would use it to listen to music next to my music system.
kr – White, was looking at some of their other products and they look just as sweet.
kr – WOW! This is hot! I'd like a black one. Thanks Guys!
kr – White, I'd use it EVERYWHERE! can't wait to get it!!! PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME!!!!!
kr – A great Canadian innovation and since I'm Canadian I can't win one???????
What is up with that?
BOOOO URNSSSSSS!!!!
kr- black, and i would probably bring it everywhere. or at least to and from college.
kr – Black, next to the computer while programing to put myself at peace.
Kr – black. this would be cool.
kr – White. I'd use it at work. I need a dock!!
kr – black And also check out my youtube channel @
http://www.youtube.com/user/aycardo10
I also have a giveaway going on
so check it out!!!
kr – white, great product i would love to use one with a set of speakers as my alarm clock
kr – Wow! I didn't know this existed! =) I would get black.
kr – White. I will use it as decoration dor my room
kr – Black, next to the computer, listen to music and play with iphone.
kr – black, I'd use this as a docking station/alarm clock or to listen to tunes on a nice set of small speakers, I have a charging cable running to the shelf on which this would stand
oh almost forgot….. PICK ME PICK ME PICK ME
kr- black! i would love this for my computer and as an alarm. especially because i wont have to take off the case to dock anymore
kr – this look good. can i have one…….
kr- white… I must win this time! i'm gonna use it on my desk.
kr- black. this would look great on my night stand to charge my 3GS while using it for an alarm clock. great giveaway guys!
kr – white
definitely looks sweet!
kr – Black, I constantly find my self having to set my iphone down while charging and when i do i have nowhere by the arm of my chair to set it which becomes very frustrating because I have dropped in numerous times which has now scratched the back of my phone a lot. Not only this but it just looks cool as hell, plus it makes it easier as an alarm clock. And lastly I seem to be the only one who has actually posted something other than i want it or a one word answer. I beg of you please ME!! haha
kr – Very cool looking product! This would be a great christmas gift to me from MMi! (or Hannakuh) (…or Kwanza)
kr – Done Diddy!
kr – black i'll use in the restroom when im taking a shower
kr - looks like a good product
kr – black… Another givaway that's us only!! This really sucks..
kr – Black – An awesome looking, functional product, from fellow canucks no less, would be sweet on my desk i'm building!
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kr – black, looks hot!!
kr- black I use my iphone as an alarm clock. Having a dock for it would be great instead of it just laying on the nightstand.
kr- White would be awesome! I'd keep it right here on my desk instead of laying my iPhone on microfiber.
Kr – Black.. just perfact for acoustic mood !!!
kr –black…perfect!! looks cooll….i will win this tym…..
kr – white! i would use this right next to my stereo so i can charge it while playing, and so I dont have to sit it on my desk anymore!
Kr…..cool looking great gift if i will get it……..
kr – black, i would use this at wok.
kr-black, i would love to use this as my home dock. I can't find one that works well with my case.
kr – black for work
kr – black
will go great in my work stasion!
kr-white, I would use this mostly at home, or bring it over to my friend's house when I crash at there place at the dorms. very very nice product to show off to friends
kr – white I would use this in my dorm room, since right now, my phone must lay on the ground because I use a case and none of the docks I have tried will fit it. I also use a very DIY hacked together audio out system which is just plain ugly and terrible.
kr – oh yeah, i like the design…the white one is really match with my i… thanks
KR-White I would use it to dock my iphone in my babies room so she can listen to the music she loves so much
kr – black will look great next to my bed
kr – White. Would use with my White 3gs.
kr – white i'd use it in my car, some how. ill make it work.
kr – gimme.
kr – white
I like it. I need one. Gimme one! It will look great in my room
kr – black
very cool, would love to have one
kr- Black I need this for my bedside table…
kr-black. i wpould use this at home on my kitchen table
kr- black or white
It would look nice right next to my Macbook.
kr-black
i use to show off my iphone on my office desk, as well as playing slide show of picture to make it those digital photoframe…
kr- White, I would mostly use it for my personal space to make it look nicer, but I overall plan on using it for my work computer cause it's a Mac and it would look sexy next to it, lol
kr –Black, would use it in my living room. Lots of my friends have iphones and we chill there alot with our laptops so it would be a great haveing a place to dock our iphone when needed …..Love the look ans style.
kr- my car all day. hook it up to my screens and make a custom spot in my dash.
kr- white, nice looking dock, would definitely like one of these.
kr – white
I really like this, very fluid design
kr – white. great for my small desk here at school..
kr – hook it!
kr –3G
ItsS VERY impressive!
Sorry, black would be perfect.
kr – black and I would use it in my College apartment for my iPhone because I use it as my alarm clock.
kr- white…would be great to have something hold up my iphone since i use it as an alarm clock and most of the time it gets lost in my bed
kr – white
For once the Canadians are doing good…
kr –white
This would be the beset xmas present I could give my friend! He probably would be using it in his room to annoy his little sister with full volume! Haha, that would be ace!
Hi, I would like to get it, thanks!!!
kr – black
uniqueeee
kr –Black and I would use it in my car, on my desk at home and work – on my amp when I perform ( I'm a Bass player in a Metal band) This is very cool – Thanks, tat
kr- Black. I would use this at work and home. This would be great for when I use it as an alarm clock at at night!
kr – Black. I would use it in my bedroom to set the mood
Kr – black…sorry forgot to mention I would use it in my apartment
kr – black – this would help entertain with New Years Iphone Karaoke !!!
kr- black, this is one of the best looking docks I have ever laid my eyes upon. Its slick and sexy!
kr – black Like many other users using this as an alarm clock stand would be great. Even better than that is I don't have to remove my case to get it to work. That is one of the biggest problems with many of the great looking docks out there.
kr- black I could use this in many different areas, my home computer desk, office desk, nightstand, and most likely near the pc and stereo for when I work out. Great dock!!
kr-i would like a white one to listen to iphone music to match my all white miniuptopia (in my room)! thx
Kr- black… I'd use it on my desk at home so I could have my iphone close by…
kr – black
Looks nice! I'd be up for one.
kr- black Iwill use it on mydesk at home in my car and on my amp while performing, I'm in a band
Thanks, Tat
kr – black….This looks awesome I would use this at work in my office, I have been looking for something like this for my office. This thing looks sweet….omg i want one!!!
kr- white. I would use it on my nightstand next to my bed. It looks awesome!
kr – black It would
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definitely be nice not to have the iPhone just sitting on the desk getting knocked around. Very nice looking product.
kr – A black one would look great on my desk at home.
kr – black .. Id just keep this at my desk and it will definately help me get into the habit of playing my 3g / 2g tough on it every time i get home. that way i'll misplace my phone/ipod touch less often XD
kr – black This looks great. I would love a dock to use while its in a case.
this would be great for my job. The gov doesn't let us play music or anything like that and now I can with this handy little gadget.
kr – black; I would use it to listen to my music on the iPhone
kr- the black one would be a perfect xmas gift for my son.. pleasee!
kr – white .. Nice! Would love to have one
kr- black I will def be getting this to go in my car… i have been looking EVERYWHERE for a dock that could take multiple i devices that would also have a back to it… and allow two outputs… 1 audio for the stereo system, and the other i will use the video out cable to display video on my console screen.
kr- Black. I would love to put this out in my observatory. It would give me a place to dock my phone during those late night star gazing sessions.
KR – Black
This stand rocks since most have an issue with the case….they really should push that as a selling point!!!
kr-black just got a new switcheasy capsule rebel m case that i would like to have this dock for!!!
kr – black
I love the fact that this can allow me to dock with the case. It looks like a really smart design.
kr- I want one!!! Please!! This would be my first docking station!!!
kr- Black – I will use it everywhere including my amp when I'm on stage performing
kr – black, To sit in a custom mount for my car! It would look beautiful!
kr – got to get one of these
kr – white, this would be great for my desk at home!
kr – black
I would attempt to make it mount in my car between my steering wheel and tachometer!
If that didn't work I would probably use it at my desk at work to stream slingbox from home while I remotely fix peoples problems
kr – white,it would look great with my vaio
kr – more cool docks for the iPhone !
kr – white,it would look great, i will use it at home!!
kr- white. i would put it on my desk, in between my speakers and macbook! it would make for a perfect threesome!
kr- either, on my desk with my MacBook Pro
kr – white I'd love to use it in my office so I could show off…
kr- black. I would use it at home on my desk
kr – black, this is too sexy not to have
kr – White, I would use it on my desk to sync and charge my iphone.
kr – white id either have it in my bedroom or on the entertainment center for show, looks cool, dont forget my birthday is saturday!!
kr – black
this would look awesome in my new gaming center! right there between the TV and my customized black Wii
kr – I like the black one.
kr –me please!
kr – black
This is a nice dock for the Iphone. Would look sweet on my desk at work.
kr- black would be great for my media room but would welcome a white one for the bedroom as well. THANK!!
KR- WHITE
I would use this EVERYDAY! I use my iphone as a alarm and im tired of laying it down on the corner of my bed, with this i could sit it on the dock station on my night stand! Also at work we can listen to the radio, and this says it all, would make everyday so convienent!
!!!wow!!! amazing and beautiful for the iPhone. a great item.
kr – white
Now that looks sleek!
kr – white I would use this at work. Have speakers set up just for it! Maybe my cats won't knock my phone over with this…
kr – black. On my desk perhaps?
kr – Wow! please ..i want it!
kr-white. I would set this up as a permanent docking station to lssn to my favorite radio channels
kr- black it would be great to use on my desk next to my desktop then i can sync and charge my iphone without having to get the wires all messy.
kr- black, next to my medal of honor shelf.
kr – black and my wife and i would use it on the pc desk..
kr- black, my wife and i would use it on the pc desk.
kr- can i have one in white?
kr- white to match my white 3GS!
i would use it in the bathroom for my showers when i hook it up to my speakers
kr – black: I recently discovered a crack on the back of my phone. It's in the middle right above the dock connector and is about a half an inch long. It's kind of cute. Makes my iPhone look like it's got a little butt! The problem is that I have a naked phone and as a result thougt I better put a case on it. I have now clothed it with a Switcheasy Capsule Neo (great case btw) but now my factory dock no longer works. This would replace the factory dock on my night stand gving me my alarm clock and stereo back!
Thanks.
kr – black to put it next to my computer desk
kr – black these cases a plain simple and really nice
kr-black, I would use it at work. Awesome!
kr-would be nice to win a black one
kr-would be nice
kr – White. I will use it in my office to show off to my collegues
kr-black. I would be proud to have one!
kr – white! I'd definitely use it to be able to dock my phone without having to take the case off, it sounds so convenient!
wohoo… thanx ModMyi!!!! u r the best!!!
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