I’m looking for a dock for my Fuze. The Griffin bargain doesn’t seem to be available in the UK and delivery from the US makes it expensive (and takes it above the limit for VAT, duty and customs clearance charges, adding further to the cost). Has anyone identified any options? Is this Fuze compatible?
Message Edited by Fifer on 11-01-2008 11:03 AM
Message Edited by Fifer on 11-01-2008 11:04 AM
Message Edited by Fifer on 11-01-2008 11:05 AM
Fifer -
I looked at your link and the answer is ‘yes’ & ‘no’. I have this same dock for my e200 series players and it works like a dream! I got mine from Amazon.com and it was much less than anywhere else I checked! You might check out the UK version of Amazon for comparison. The remote could have a couple more features on it, but then we always seem to come up with more ideas to make an existing product better, rather than just enjoying it as it is. 
The Fuze has the same 30-pin connector port so it will plug into and operate fine with this dock. The problem is that the molded plastic ‘cradles’ that support the unit on the dock are made to fit either the e200 series or the c200 series players (There are 2 of them. You insert whichever one fits your player). There is not one that will fit the profile of the Fuze.
Now if you have access to a molded plastic manufacturer, or want to carve one out of wood, you could make one yourself. SanDisk doesn’t seem interested in doing this. Why? I don’t know. The fact is, it will work if you don’t use an adaptor at all and IF you apply no additional external sideways stress to the Fuze while it is connected in the dock. In other words, it will be sitting on and totally supported by the 30-pin connection and nothing else. While the weight of the Fuze will not in itself do any damage, if you happen to bump it the wrong way, or have little ones running around within arm’s reach of the unit, you could break the internal pin board in your Fuze, turning it into a very nice, but expensive paper weight.
Bottom line? It will work, but do so at your own risk. If you don’t have amy ‘external risk sources’ and you’re careful, it can be a very fine way to enjoy your Fuze. I don’t ever even bother with CD’s or the FM radio on my home stereo system any more. I just use one of my e200 series Sansas powered through the amp via the docking station and projected through the speakers.
And a bonus? Your Fuze will charge itself at the same time. 
Thanks for that Tapeworm. That’s the answer I was hoping for. There are no children in our house, so minimal risk, but in any case, I’m sure I can fabricate a Fuze support as I have access to a pretty well equipped engineering workshop.
Message Edited by Fifer on 11-01-2008 11:13 PM
If you remove the spacer / holder, use its mounting area as a guide, and fabricate a wider, offset holder for the Fuze. The e200 connection is centered on the device, without the headphone jack as on the Fuze.
I believe a nice chunk of ABS plastic, or even acrylic, would be perfect. If you have a low speed rotary cutting tool, the edges could be nicely radiused.
That’s my own plan for the base station, so I can swap between the e200 and Fuze as needed.
Bob :smileyvery-happy:
I’ve found the Griffin Sansa Powerdock on amazon.co.uk. According to their website it should work with the Fuze.
It’s currently £15.61 + £4.50 postage to UK. Might be a cheaper alternative than the Sandisk remote dock if you don’t need the remote?
You still have to provide speakers with the Griffin and you’re tied to your computer (or other USB-powered source). With the Sansa docking station, it plugs into your home stereo system via the AUX IN jacks, and you’re done with it. Your stereo’s amplifier boosts the power (cleanly) beyond the 60mw output designed to power just earbuds. You can also adjust the volume (of the player) and pause, FF & REW, skip ahead or back with a cute little wireless remote control from anywhere in the room.
But it comes with a USB socket too, if you want to plug it into your computer and add/delete files, etc.
@rich74 wrote:
I’ve found the Griffin Sansa Powerdock on amazon.co.uk. According to their website it should work with the Fuze.
It’s currently £15.61 + £4.50 postage to UK. Might be a cheaper alternative than the Sandisk remote dock if you don’t need the remote?
Thanks. That’s quite a good price. Unfortunately, the price plus postage is more than £18 which means you’ll have to pay VAT, duty and worst of all, a customs clearance charge which bumps the price up by a fair bit. Shame though - I don’t need a remote or audio out, so the Griffin would have been fine.
The value of the goods (excluding postage) is less than £18 though, so I should be ok. I’ll let you know.
@rich74 wrote:
The value of the goods (excluding postage) is less than £18 though, so I should be ok. I’ll let you know.
Sorry Rich, but the £18 limit applies to price including delivery I’m afraid.
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