I was wondering if anyone knew of any third party manufacturers that are making this yet? I think I recall seeing something about it in a post somewhere.
Really? My 2012 toyota just has a USB hole and will work with any iPhone/Android/whatever.
I know your comment is in jest, but let's just hope the iPhones and iPods stay snugly in place with these adapters, when docked in iHomes, Zeppelins, etc. We don't need another 'controversy' stirred up by the anti-APPLE camp.
Didn't know adapters are front page news now.
I don't think there is any doubt in anyone's minds that Apple should have included the adapter in the box. This is one of those things that makes Apple look like a bunch of greedy bastards. They are one of the most profitable companies ever and can't include a adapter that probably cost them $2.00..
Thats it i'm calling apple to tell them that..
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However, the price is indeed too high. While 29 USD seems to be the usual Apple price, the adapter should not be sold at that Apple price. Apple changed the connector and millions of people are pissed. They should either ship the iPhone 5 with an adapter or significantly lower the price. The money would have been well invested in happy customers.
Should've been included in the box. Greedy Bastards.
i'm with you guys on this. i think Apple had $$ in their eyes though when they realized almost everyone would need one of these adapters.Apple should be ashamed of those prices.
Apple didn't abandon Firewire when it was dropped from the iPod back in 2001ish (date is probably wrong. Can't really remember).
Silly newbie question but will I need this adapter to plug the iPhone 5 into my iMac 2011?
Doesn't matter when they're shipping the things. The fact is, each one is a tiny rip off.
Whatever happened to letting the people decide ? If Apple don't like the way the people in the EU rule their countries, they are free to try and sell their products elsewhere.
Do they mandate what kind of prize is contained inside the cracker jack box? Do they insist that all cars have a CD player AND an a usb connection in their radios? Do they mandate that all toasters must have adjustable slots for every common size of bread?
Also, the fact is that not everyone needs or wants an adapter - so how much expense and waste will there be by including it with every single product.
And a year from now, when new docking station are all over the market with the new connections, will the EU stop requiring an adapter for the 'old' style docks?
It just seems like an odd thing for any goverment agency to be sticking their nose into.
Also, for that guy who sarcastically said 'how dare they force them to give us a free connector with it' - I have to point out that if you force a company to include something additional in their product, they will go ahead and raise the price accordingly.
or ... does the EU mandate what prices everything can sell for as well?
That's a very American point of view. Because Americans believe that their government was installed by aliens. Europeans on the other hand believe that they live in democracy and their elected governments work for them trying to improve their living (which they do).
i'm with you guys on this. i think Apple had $$ in their eyes though when they realized almost everyone would need one of these adapters.
again, shame on you apple.
But wouldn't you as a consumer like to make the choice of what kind of product you buy? If the EU is mandating things some individuals don't want or need, then all they're doing is adding cost and waste. How exactly is that 'improving their living'?
Making Apple add an adaptor, and therefore adding $30 to the price of every phone and ipod touch, is 'improving their living?'.
I don't see how questioning that is an 'American' point of view. I'm just trying to understand your logic.
Very excited to get my hands on one of these amazing adapters!
OMG! OMG! OMG! Can I call UPS and have them keep it at the hub, so I can go pick it up early morning? Should I go to the UPS hub early in case there are other people already waiting there?
Lol. Just kidding. It's about time. This adapter should have been available on launch day. Oh well.
For al the price complainers
This adapter contains a chip... so the 30 dollars is more than worth it...
It's not just a simpel rewiring box.
You got it completely wrong. EU mandated that all mobile phones should use USB for charging. This way people can reuse their existing AC adapters when they buy a new phone. It's opposite of waste. Apple on the other hand decided that they will still continue providing AC adapter with every new device which is a complete waste. What Apple should have done is to use USB. Besides, they could have provided a simple adapter just for charging which would cost $1 but they did not.
But wouldn't you as a consumer like to make the choice of what kind of product you buy? If the EU is mandating things some individuals don't want or need, then all they're doing is adding cost and waste. How exactly is that 'improving their living'?
Making Apple add an adaptor, and therefore adding $30 to the price of every phone and ipod touch, is 'improving their living?'.
I don't see how questioning that is an 'American' point of view. I'm just trying to understand your logic.