Why charging is not supported by older iPod docking stations

The reason the new 4G nano does not charge on older docking stations is because the other iPods charge through a firewire connection and the new iPod nano does not charge through a firewire connection. I just wanted to clear that up as I see it alot in the forums.

This really doesn't clear it up, starting with the 5th Generation iPod and the 1st Generation Nano the iPod no longer transferred data via Firewire, came with USB cables and charged via USB. They also left the Firewire charging pin active (not prominently announced) so you could use Firewire to charge the iPod (only). Starting with the iPhone 3G there was no longer the alternative to charge via the Firewire pin, and the most recently announced Nano and Touch follow the same path. If anyones older accessory used the specified USB pin to charge there is no problem with the 4th Generation Nano, if the device fudged through bypassing the conversion from 12V (especially in cars) to 5V, but used the 12V firewire pin instead, then it won't work with the newer models.

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No, I appreciate your asking but we only have two iPod's, both are touches, and I had been using the same cord for both with no problem for the last five months. I did try both cords I had though to no avail. I wish it were that simple!
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