The Griffin Simplifi is an elegant solution that allows you to dock your iPhone (3g, 3gs included) and iPods to your mac and or pc compatible computers. It also offers memory card readers in the front and 2 additional usb ports on its rear panel. The device is designed with [[Apple] hardware designs in mind and looks great on any desktop. It comes with every adapter imaginable for current model Apple devices.

The Simplifi is a iPhone/iPod dock which also includes 2 extra USB ports and the a memory card reader in the front. It is used to synchronize your device of choice as well as read memory cards and attach other usb devices.

The packaging includes:

1. Adapters for all versions of iPods and the iPhone models.
2. AC Adapter
3. USB to Mini USB Cable

Memory Cards Supported: Reads and writes to Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, SD, SDHC, xD and CF (CompactFlash).

USB Hub: Two ports which are powered by the included AC adapter so that attached devices receive power and can be charged independent of a computer.

With the everyday clutter arising around your computer from having too many gadgets (is there such a thing?!), the Griffin Simplifi offers you an easy and compact solution to help you organize mounting untidiness.

The Griffin Simplifi is an all-in-one card reader, USB hub, and iPod/iPhone dock that lets you clear up your desktop while disguising itself as a polished Apple product. The card reader is capable of accessing SD/SDHC/XD/Sony (pro) memory sticks and compact flash cards. There are two USB inputs in the back of the Simplifi and it comes with six plastic moldings to fit a variety Apple iPods and iPhones. Also included is a rather short USB cable to attach to your computer and an AC wall plug." http://www.gadgetreview.com/2009/03/gadget-review-griffin-simplifi.html

The Gadget: Griffin's Simplifi dock for iPod or iPhone, which aims to de-clutter your desk by tossing in a reader for CF, SD, XD and Memory Stick Pro cards and a two-port powered USB 2.0 hub. The right kind of convergence.

The Verdict: It does exactly what it sets out to do—combine three common USB devices into one gadget. I never use the dock that came with my iPhone EDGE—since my laptop is my primary machine, it always felt like a waste to plug the cable into the dock and the USB to my computer only for a quick charge or sync when I could just attach the cable itself. But with the Simplifi, there is obviously more of a reason to use a dock, because it knocks out the flimsy individual SD and CF card readers I was previously using, and frees up two additional USB ports. A rubberized bottom and just enough bulk ensures it stays put on the desktop, and its Apple TV/Mac Mini design cues make it not too much of an eye-sore, unlike most USB hubs and readers.

It comes with docking trays that mate with the whole of the current iPod/iPhone line plus the 2nd and 3rd-gen Nanos, the color-screen video iPod classics and all of the Shuffles, and a DC power adapter for hook-ups that need more than just bus power, which also works fine for smaller USB gadgets. Its card reader functions are great—fast speeds, and support for the only cards I ever use: CF and SDHC/SD and its associated mini version via adapters.

One drawback is that it does not include the audio line-out found in Apple's $30 dock (which no longer comes bundled with any iPods/iPhones), so if you use that, Simplifi may not be for you. A third USB port also would have been nice (there's room on the back), and at a list price of $70 it's a little steep, but $40 at Amazon is a sweet deal, considering it's just a $10 premium over Apple's dock. It's available now.http://gizmodo.com/5068952/lightning-review-griffin-simplifi-ipod+iphone-dockcard-readerusb-hub

The Griffin Simplifi ($79) is a USB-connected dock for Apple's iPod and iPhone that offers an integrated Flash memory card reader. To be clear, the Griffin Simplifi doesn't let you import or export files directly between Flash cards and your iPod, it simply consolidates a USB card-reader and iPod dock into a single, attractive device.

You really can't make an iPod dock look sexy. By their nature, products such as the Griffin Simplifi aren't prized for their looks, but for their capability to declutter a desktop in the least offensive way possible. That said, the block of curved aluminum and white plastic making up the Griffin Simplifi does a nice job of blending in with Apple's Mac line-up.

The top of the Griffin Simplifi offers a universal dock compatible with Apple's iPod and iPhone (including the iPhone 3G). Six pop-out plastic adapters are included with the Griffin Simplifi to ensure a snug fit for your iPod or iPhone.

The back of the Griffin Simplifi includes a decent amount of connections, including a Mini-USB plug for connecting to your computer, two full-size USB ports, and an optional power input for an included power adapter. Noticeably missing are the audio and video output jacks included on Apple's own universal dock.

The Simplifi's 3-in-1 card-reader is conveniently built into the front of the dock, with support for Memory Stick, SD, and Compact Flash memory cards. The three supported card formats cover the major media types for most consumer digital cameras; however, in the age of 62-in-1 card readers, Griffin's offerings seem timid.

Functionally, the Griffin Simplifi delivers on the few promises it makes. Whether an iPod or a Flash memory card, the Simplifi connected the media to our desktop computer without a hint of diminished speed. During testing, our computer supplied enough power over USB to make the included power adapter unnecessary but we're glad to see one included. http://reviews.cnet.com/mp3-player-accessories/griffin-simplifi/4505-6519_7-33352141.html