inputs.text: charging would not work - 3g ipod 15gb would not stay charged long enough update via usb 3g ipods not charge usb using standard ipod usb cable itehem description product led believe would charge ipod updating simply not even left ipod sitting cradle night battery completely dead know ipod charge car charger works fine another note different cradle adapters not seehem fit ipod well basically dock connector dock slanted back adapters appear made ipod would stand straight not good design