Yep. I’ve seen some people here call it that also and not sarcastically even. Not sure how there are still people and companies that don’t know the name of it.
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Apple Now Selling Anker 3-in-1 MagSafe Cube, Twelve South 5-Foot iPad Stand and More
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The cost is probably buried in the MagSafe certification. Apple's MFi program isn't a huge tax, but if I recall, there are specific MFi dealers you have source certain parts from, which cuts into overall margin on the product. You more or less have to increase the retail price of the product to make up for all the other costs associated with sales/marketing/R&D for an MFi (or in this case MFM - Made for MagSafe) product.
I’m waiting for the $350 iPole Pro.
I recall reading “somewhere” that MFi products in general use a charging module purchased from Apple. As in they don’t design that part of the product, but buy it from Apple as a drop in to their product. Which is presumably more expensive than non-MFi products.
Tho, with Apple selling an Apple Watch cable for $29, the various 3-in-1s going for $150 are not particularly outrageous.
i can really make an off-color joke here, but I will refrain.
I was hoping Apple would surprise us and revive the Air Power charging mat.
Seriously, it's not that big of a deal. I have a K&M weighted mic stand. It's only 12 pounds and it holds a heavy condenser mic without issue. It's not going to fall over if you bump into it, you'd have to very intentionally knock it over. I think it would be a better idea to buy a quality mic stand and a good iPad mount for it. Much more versatile.
i went and bought this at the apple store tonight - returning it
This thing is really heavy. I mean, very heavy. Heavier than the Belkin 3 in 1. If you wanted to take this thing for travel, you'd feel it.
The watch Ultra also has some difficult being put onto its charger. It works, but it feels flimsy and very easy to dislodge off the charger. There is zero wiggle space, so jus taking your phone off the charger will almost always dislodge the watch ultra.
If you have a pro max iphone, it fits, but there's very little space under the phone, and when taking the phone off the charger, the whole cube moves up with the movement to take the phone off.
I wish this thing worked well because I'd love a solid, compact charger, but this isn't it.
This thing is really heavy. I mean, very heavy. Heavier than the Belkin 3 in 1. If you wanted to take this thing for travel, you'd feel it.
The watch Ultra also has some difficult being put onto its charger. It works, but it feels flimsy and very easy to dislodge off the charger. There is zero wiggle space, so jus taking your phone off the charger will almost always dislodge the watch ultra.
If you have a pro max iphone, it fits, but there's very little space under the phone, and when taking the phone off the charger, the whole cube moves up with the movement to take the phone off.
I wish this thing worked well because I'd love a solid, compact charger, but this isn't it.
100%. Capitalism is the best. Nothing compares.
That 5 foot stand is an accident waiting to happen.
I second this. It’s all marketing bs from companies who are trying to shake the dough out of people’s pockets.
At work I use the dual usb-c port compact power adapter from Apple. One port dedicated to my iPhone/APP2 and the other to my Ultra. Works like a charm and takes up little space. Love it!
I'd venture a guess that it is heavy on purpose, to keep it from tipping over and to try to make one-handed removal of devices possible. Travel probably wasn't their first thought. Apple sells their own "MagSafe Duo Charger" for that, as well as the "mophie 3-in-1 travel charger with MagSafe". With the Anker Cube, weight was seen as an asset, not a liability.
And I'd venture a guess that this charger was already designed before the Apple Watch Ultra was announced.
I'm so glad to see more dual magsafe charging pads showing up. For the longest time I had trouble finding a 3 in 1 that has magsafe for both iPhone and AirPods.
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I got this for like €30 on Amazon and it works great. It’s small and portable, works with MagSafe fast charging and the finish is surprisingly good.
I just couldn’t justify spending €150 on a charger. Hopefully it won’t destroy my devices in the long run :/
12 South and Mophie are so over priced ... I bought a way better 3in1 stand off AMAZON FOR $30.00 ...
This looks like a really nice charger but I doubt it will be compatible with the Ultra Watch as the charging pod would probably need to protrude more for its larger size.
Edit: I was wrong! I found this video where an Apple Store dude puts the Ultra on the Cube and it does indeed fit/charge. Link
Edit: I was wrong! I found this video where an Apple Store dude puts the Ultra on the Cube and it does indeed fit/charge. Link
The 15 W are for the iPhone alone.
The included charging brick itself delivers 30 W, leaving quite some headroom.
For series 7, 8 & Ultra fast charging Apple only requires a (3rd party) 5 W power adapter so you might be lucky. As you said, reviews will tell…
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