Yes, black plastic looks better than white, because their white plastic turns yellow over time. Have an older iMac keyboard that does that.
Maybe they solved it in the meantime.
If anything this should be aluminum.
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Apple Introduces New iPhone Dock With Lightning Connector for $39
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Yes, black plastic looks better than white, because their white plastic turns yellow over time. Have an older iMac keyboard that does that.
Maybe they solved it in the meantime.
If anything this should be aluminum.
keyboards are not the same as a solid piece of glossy protected plastic. I've never had a apple white item turn yellow.
It absolutely should be aluminum. Every single device compatible with it is made of aluminum. It would look much better if it came in space gray, silver, or
Gold anodized aluminum.
yyyeah, if you could just go ahead and cite your data regarding apple's manufacturing costs plus design, engineering, labor, transport, marketing, etc, thatd be greaaaat....
This price is simply undefendable.
Also, nearing 3 years on the calendar after Lightning's debut.
Ouch...
I admire their self-confidence though and the unquestioning part of their herd.
Glassed Silver:ios
Also, nearing 3 years on the calendar after Lightning's debut.
Ouch...
I admire their self-confidence though and the unquestioning part of their herd.
Glassed Silver:ios
$39 = £25.14
Apple are charging £28 (plus VAT which goes to our overlords) so not far off.
I think the point MH01 was making was that all this hardware is but an accessory to sell more copies of Windows, and other software. If someone came along and built a Windows game station that didn't ring, and made Microsoft more money we probably wouldn't see an XBox two.
I've been using a Lightning dock without back support just like this for almost two years with my 5s AND my iPad Mini. No problems.
Yes, I've been using my iPad Mini docked on a port just like this.
Yes, I've been using my iPad Mini docked on a port just like this.
So, Microsoft has a few hardware products and you think they are now a hardware company..... I think you guys need to research what microsoft's core business is, and what they dabble in.
If the hardware you guys mentioned was the core of Microsofts business, they would have gone under a long time ago. Microsoft have had to pump money to support these, not profit from them.
here, here! The Future for president!
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an Apple-quality dock w/ a lightening DAC for half the price? links, or it didnt happen. i wont hold my breath.
Great, but
Seriously, why so long? Also I am sure iPhone 7 will use the USB-C as this is the first standard that will most likely be used by all devices now that Apple has embraced it. Will we have to wait another 3 years for a USB-C dock that will support iPhone 7, 7s, 8.
Also, not sure about this as there is no additional device support other then the connector itself. While I am sure Apple made the dock sturdy, I do not trust that relying the port on the iPhone alone is able to handle the strain of supporting the iPhone, and the inevitable user touch and push against it. We are probably going to see a lot of warranty repairs of loose or broken iPhone lightning ports in the near future I think.
I guess after 3 years most of the 5 and 5s warranties have expired and this will generate more repair revenue or upgrade paths because Apple needs to grow their profit more.
Seriously, why so long? Also I am sure iPhone 7 will use the USB-C as this is the first standard that will most likely be used by all devices now that Apple has embraced it. Will we have to wait another 3 years for a USB-C dock that will support iPhone 7, 7s, 8.
Also, not sure about this as there is no additional device support other then the connector itself. While I am sure Apple made the dock sturdy, I do not trust that relying the port on the iPhone alone is able to handle the strain of supporting the iPhone, and the inevitable user touch and push against it. We are probably going to see a lot of warranty repairs of loose or broken iPhone lightning ports in the near future I think.
I guess after 3 years most of the 5 and 5s warranties have expired and this will generate more repair revenue or upgrade paths because Apple needs to grow their profit more.
The Zune dock had:
- HDMI
- Toslink optical out
- 3.5 mm analog out
- USB cable
- AC charger
- Remote control
The ports were on the back so it maintained a clean look.
I realize Apple TV covers some of this but only if both devices are on a network together. A simple dock with some flexibility is nice sometimes.
Speaking of Apple TV, it's $69 while this dock is $39. Think about that for a minute. Comes with AC power supply, remote control, ports, WiFi. The dock just doesn't have much of a value argument and you can tell it is priced the way it is just to fit in line with the other overpriced cables and adapters.
So you chose the Smart Dock Multimedia Hub as an example of Samsung Design compared to Apple? Uh, okay. Why not choose the Charging Dock instead? You know, since it performs the same function.Except there's less chance of damaging the charger or the phone since the phone would be supported.
As for that media hub, I would take it all day over a charging dock. It has HDMI out for a monitor or TV and USB connections for peripherals or added media. Apple should create a lightning media hub, imo of course. Much better than a $40 charge and sync dock. Many uses.
Just bought and had a Thunderbolt 2 lightning dock delivered by OWC.
Got annoyed that the port anemic 2014 MBP 15" I just also bought has only 3 USB slots and adapters needed, and , and....
All the hook ups to be disconnected and reconnected all the time can't be good for the plugs and ports.
What a thoughtful product:
5 USB charging ports , HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt2 connectors, Firewire 800 (still have that) , audio out, microphone in , Ethernet. AC connection.
2 USBs on the side all others in the back. Clean looking.
Again, what a thoughtful product.
Puts all others to shame. Researched ElGato, Belkin and others.
Not cheap at $ 290 with 1 m cable) but only one connector TB to MBP
to hook up or leave.
That is what Apple should have come out with, instead of a charging station.
I know, sounds like advertising, but I do not work for OWC . Just like their products and buy whatever they have is good. (Their SSDs are )
Of course not, why would they move to a LARGER port on the iPhone when they developed Lightning which is SMALLER than USB-C.
Form over function.
Well that's a shock coming from Apple.
I would never buy such a piece of rubbish, having the whole device just held in place leaning back by it's power connector, putting strain on components simply for a bit of style over safe and practical functionality.
God help everyone if they every designed a car!
Well that's a shock coming from Apple.
I would never buy such a piece of rubbish, having the whole device just held in place leaning back by it's power connector, putting strain on components simply for a bit of style over safe and practical functionality.
God help everyone if they every designed a car!
I have a Belkin one that I bought for less $10 on Ebay. Working well for me.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HB369ZM/A/belkin-charge-sync-dock-for-iphone-5
http://store.apple.com/us/product/HB369ZM/A/belkin-charge-sync-dock-for-iphone-5
I think that's for their tablets though and it gives you bunch of outputs including the two USB ports you can use with flash drives or a wired keyboard, not something you can do on the iPad.
Should be fine. I've been using that aluminum lightning dock adapter since the iPhone 5 came out. And the connector isn't even integrated but rather pushed up from below from a lightning cable. This integrated solution should work perfectly for years to come.