30GB Dock Connector Changed?

I currently have a 4th Gen 20GB iPod (B&W screen, click wheel). I am considering replacing it with a 30GB iPod Photo. Was there a change in the dock connector location, such that dock accessories for one won't fit the other? I know that the iPod Photo is a tiny bit thicker, but most 3rd party accessory manufacturers say that their products will fit both... except for Dension:
http://www.densionusa.com/support-center/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&root=3&id=94
http://www.densionusa.com/support-center/index.php?x=&mod_id=2&root=3&id=95
Thickness is not a problem, as the Dension Icelink cradle comes with spacers to fit the 4G 20GB, 40GB Photo, and 60GB Photo. However, Dension claims that their cradle will not fit the 30GB Photo because of a change in the dock connector location. Thanks for any insight on this.

Hi Matt (and everyone else
I have just purchased a Dension icelink cable. My worry was the fit to my car headunit...(which I'm still waiting to see when it arrives). After a bit more research, I have just been reading all the suspected problems with an Ipod 30gb photo and the cradle! :O
Your post says this combination works fine - which is great news. Where are you based though? I'm in the UK. It could be a different fit for other places?
If you or anyone else can confirm I would be most grateful!
Thanks in advance!
Rob

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