I’ve used this data sync cradle for the latest generation of iOS devices for a few days, and so far I have been really pleased with it. When Apple decided to ditch their old connector design, a lot of cradles became instantly obsolete. From what I understand Apple is also very cagey about licensing their new connector design to the third-party developers, all of which has resulted in a very scarce market for third party products. And this is what makes this VicTsing Data Sync Charging Cradle so valuable. It’s an inexpensive and well-designed cradle that is up to date with the latest technology. It sits very nicely on your work desk or a side table. It works with iPhone 5, iPad Mini, or the latest iPad. However, I’ve only tested it with my iPad Mini. I was able to sync all of the photos my iPad Mini to my MacBook Air quickly and straightforwardly. The cradle uses the micro USB cable to connect to a computer or an external charger. Unfortunately, the cradle doesn’t come with the charger itself. This is not that much of a problem for me as I’ve accumulated plenty of chargers over the years, but a new user might want to have this option available. Furthermore, the cradle could be even more valuable if it is a charger in its own right, and if it also double as a power bank or an external battery then it would be a truly incredibly valuable gadget. Nonetheless, this is an elegant and solid product that would be very useful to any iOS device owner.

The cradle also has a penholder that is surrounded by the blue LED power indicator light. This is a neat addition and makes the cradle particularly suitable for work environments. However, the power indicator light is VERY bright, and thus it makes this cradle unsuitable for a bedroom or other places that require ambient darkness.