If the connector is too small to support the phone, couldn't they just add a short "back" to the dock to keep the phone up? Or... something lol
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Apple's Phil Schiller Reveals No Plans for an iPhone 5 Dock
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For those of you who want a solid dock, you should check out the Elevation Dock that was started at Kickstarter. They don't have one for the iPhone 5 yet, but hopefully soon.
Well you can get one here at http://www.theipadframe.com They have 2 models, one looks like the original and the other is very unique.
****ing seriously. Instead of waiting for PowerMat to make one which works well, but makes the beautiful piece of manufacturing feel like a piece of plastic ****. And ****ing TB and USB 3. Some of us actually still keep some music on the phone and use this thing to take a lot of 1080p video ...
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Thank you! I say exactly this to people who ask me why I don't have a case. And some of my friends actually agreed and got rid of their cases.
I will NEVER understand why people put those fugly Otter cases on something so beautifully designed.
what makes you believe the third-party ecosystem wont release a billion case designs for iphone5? just as they have for, you know, every other iphone...
Im shocked that this many people care about this. I dont know anyone who uses a dock to charge their iphone. I just plug it into a cable. I dont think the dock really adds much to the appearance and its hard to use with a case. Obviously there are quite a few people who do use them though.
I don't think that's wise. The existing iPhone 4/4S dock is shaped so it kind cups the bottom of the phone to provide support. If you use the adapter on it, the only thing holding the iPhone 5 up will be that little metal Lightning connector. I don't expect that would be enough to keep the iPhone from falling backwards and might damage the Lightning connector on the adaptor.
Thanks for the info but...
...$49.95 USD for the one that looks like the original?
And I thought the Apple version was overpriced.
I suspect there will be at least one company out there that will sell just a plain dock. The one problem I have with Apple docks is they are too light and you can't just lift the iPhone out. I'm sure someone will come to our rescue.
Did you really own one of those?
I think I purchased an Apple dock for my iPod Nano 1st generation so that I could put it on my car and change the songs while driving.
After that I purchased one for an iPhone 3GS but never really used it that much.
Smartphones have exponentially seen their use-time grow, to the point where people have a very hard time putting them down (except for recharging them).
It has become almost a nervous tick to constantly check phones (whether or not you have a notification alert).
The dock is dead. Long live.
I think I purchased an Apple dock for my iPod Nano 1st generation so that I could put it on my car and change the songs while driving.
After that I purchased one for an iPhone 3GS but never really used it that much.
Smartphones have exponentially seen their use-time grow, to the point where people have a very hard time putting them down (except for recharging them).
It has become almost a nervous tick to constantly check phones (whether or not you have a notification alert).
The dock is dead. Long live.
The presumption that the Lightning connector is too short to support the phone is baloney.
The metal part of the legacy Dock Connector is only 6mm long, and yes, Apple could add a back or lip to the dock to support the phone.
This is rediculous! They're only doing it to force people into buying their £30 adapters!!!!!! I love Apple, but it's so clear how they got so wealthy!
They really should have included wireless charging in this iPhone. I don't care about the "It's not a new technology" ********. They should have included it and that's that. iPhone 5 is extremely disappointing. I'll stick with my iPhone 4 and its dock, thanks.
They really should have included wireless charging in this iPhone. I don't care about the "It's not a new technology" ********. They should have included it and that's that. iPhone 5 is extremely disappointing. I'll stick with my iPhone 4 and its dock, thanks.
This honestly makes me think they will come out with a bumper. They probably would have included it in the convo if they were killing it also...fingers crossed!
I bought a dock, but not $39 like apple wanted, got it for $10 on sale (authentic). I don't think it's worth apples prices it charges.
I didnt think so either. the only way i would use it (without it being a burden in my mind) is if i used a iMac and had this their for when i was on the comp...but i dont.
How can they make a bumper thou? It's got nowhere to latch onto like the previous model
Some people use the Otter because they are droppers or fear their phone will break if dropped. or are in conditions where it may get damaged easily. *personally they look too big and bulky.
One nice things about the iP5 being smaller/thinner is a case wont be as bulky now.
I liked the bumper (before it split after 6 months) on my iP4. it was a touch "bulky" but had a bit of a grip on it to keep from sliding off tables when buzzing, easy to grab and flip around in my hands. and the smooth edge kept it from being too grippy.
but since it broke my iP4 has been nude/naked. i bought screen protectors but never installed after seeing others that looked 'yucky'. I have some scratches/dings and most notably from a drop (a little higher than waist high) onto the sidewalk. thankfully it has no great crack, just a tiny one in the corner.
Well what's the point of the connector than? If all we are going to use it for is charging qnd data transfer to a computer, why not a standard USB jack?
I think the problem with designing a dock is getting it to work with whatever case or bumper or whatnot people put on their phones.
That is very disappointing news, though I know 3rd party product will come out soon.
None of 3rd party docks got me satisfied with its manufactured quality for years, that is why I was waiting for Apple's own iPhone 5 dock.
I might stick with my iPhone 4S instead of buying 5. Yes, I'm that desperate dock maniac!!
None of 3rd party docks got me satisfied with its manufactured quality for years, that is why I was waiting for Apple's own iPhone 5 dock.
I might stick with my iPhone 4S instead of buying 5. Yes, I'm that desperate dock maniac!!