the dock may work. it's a theory. test it out.

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 …

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.

Quote: 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?

my shuffle does not charge when the powerbook is asleep and it is attached to a dock and a powered usb2 hub.

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 …

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 lu…

That's why I purchased a USB adaptor for my iPod shuffle. Apple does something to fix it.

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 …

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 …

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 cons…

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'…

Hey I save money by just pluging it into my Airport express.

Quote: Originally posted by dreamBweaver: ... Who can find something cheaper than Apple's---I challenge you to find one for $10. ... $5 + shipping (~$10 total) /…

Quote: 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…

i love the idea of plugging the Shuffle into AirPort Express. works for me too. and the $5 USB wall charger rocks as well

Quote: 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 …

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.

Quote: 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 s…

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.

Quote: 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 m…

I use my 40gb 4g iPod with a Griffin iTalk to record my lectures, around 2 hours long. For the past many months I have not had any problems doing so. I write down when the prof say…

I don't think the iTalk plays as well with the 4G as it does with the 3G. I learned this after buying an unpowered (noise cancelling) mic for mine. It didn't work, waste of money…

i was sitting with my powerbook on my bed, and bumped into the shuffle which was charging. bam, it split off, dangling from the usb port. the usb wire kept it together and i snap…

My condolences. I have had great fears of someone/something colliding with a connected firewire or usb chord, so I can only imagine how bothered you are. I am always a bit on edge …