After my cradle passed away <not a violent death, just slipped away overnight...> I found a cable, that fit the bottom of the X5 that had a USB end on it, and it has been working fine for syncing.

Now, I see that there are IPOD docking stations that not only provide power (via this plug) to the IPOD but also allow the sound/audio output to play into the amplified speakers on the docking station. Does anyone know if this plug has the audio output on it? The reason I ask is that I do listen to "books on tape" using the X5, and my new car has a mp3 input jack. How nice if one plug would provide battery charging input as well as audio out!

Can anyone with intimate knowledge of these units help?

Thanks!
Jack

I hope that the posting of links that link to webpages outside of this site is allowed. If it is prohibited, please excuse this newbie for doing so.

You can find the pinout here:

Dell Axim X5 interface port and USB cable pinout and signals @ pinouts.ru

If the link above gets chopped, search google for axim x5 pinout and you will find what you are looking for.

No audio on this connector though as I looked at it on the above linked page.