The Bimota of iPhone docks? Gotta be the Element Case Vapor Dock (silver or black; $119.95). Like many parts on Bimotas, this charge/synch device is machined from billet aluminum; it also has a satin-like FLUX surface finish that is “soft” to the touch. Turn the dock over and you’ll find smart details that include non-slip base pads and a large cable-management pocket that keeps your desktop clear. A cleverly engineered collet locks the 30-pin connector firmly in place. Finally, machined holes in the front of the dock work in conjunction with tuned air chambers to passively amplify sound from the phone’s tiny external speakers.
**Element Case
650/486-1353