If you have used an Apple iPod docking station to sync and charge your iPod, then you know that one of the inconveniences of using a standard docking station is that it occupies an USB port on your computer. If you only have one or two USB ports available on your PC or Mac, this can make it rather difficult to use other peripherals that use USB connectivity, such as printers, digital cameras, or external hard drives.

The Belkin TuneSync for iPod provides an inexpensive and effective solution to this issue. Although the Belkin TuneSync uses a USB port on your PC or Mac, this docking station provides additional USB ports to which you can connect other peripherals, just as if you were connecting them directly to your computer. This means that the Tunesync not only charges and syncs iPods, it opens up numerous possibilities for using other peripherals in conjunction with the docking station.

The TuneSync also includes a line out port, so you can connect your docking station to an external stereo or speaker set, in case you want to enjoy your music while your iPod is being charged. You can purchase the Belkin TuneSync for about $40 (less if you shop around or check eBay for deals), so it is a small investment compared to the added functionality it will lend to your home computer system.