Book Chargers: Hardcover Book Docks for iPhone

In the past couple of years, we have seen plenty of shiny iPhone docks and chargers released to the market. Most people are capable of guessing what these devices are capable of doing by just looking at them. Book Charging Docks by Rich Neeley Design are a different animal. These chargers look like a hardcover book each. They are developed for those of you in need of a sophisticated dock to fit your home decor.

The Book Charger docks come in various designs. Each unit has a 30-pin dock connector that you can use to charge your phone. The charging cable stays in the back and out of the view. The USB cord attaches to the book and does not fall off by accident. The folks behind these docks keep using vintage books to create new docks. So no matter what your home looks like, you should be able to find a design that works for it.

Each dock is handmade so buyers get something unique for their money. The iPhone docks can cost you around $50 whereas iPad docks go for $72. Book Charger docks make great gifts for book lovers.

What’s your take? Is this a good idea?