It's just basic electronics....Cut the wire, then splice them both together. You could use electrical tape or those screw on connecters you can pick up at radioshack. Just tell the…

Why not just wrap it up with a rubber band or something? Why risk destroying your cable for a minor inconvenience? Steve

My post was a bit vague. I orginally wanted to cut the end off, remove some wire, and re-attach it. My objective was to keep it clean, ie no shrinktube or solder. i think what I wi…

I ask again: why risk destroying the cable? Steve

I am picky about stuff like this. To be honest, its worth the 40 dollar risk. I will be attempting it when my tools finally show up. I will be sure to post how it turns out

Quote: Originally posted by BlingPing: I have the cigarette lighter connector and the wire is just way too long. Has anyone (successfully) removed a section of the wire?…

"The music stops playing when you stop paying!" "Plays for Sure*" *on a limited number of devices for a limited time

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…

i believe this works. heard from my friend who has a PB too. $5 @ comp-usa or whatever. or buy the $30 dock :-)

Quote: 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 wo…

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…