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Apple Readying Miniaturized Dock Connector for Future iPhones?
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Airplay is great, and so is wireless sync......but what about charging?
My toothbrush now uses a conductve charging mech in which i just lay it in a cradle without connections, and it just charges....
I cant imagine anything preventing the same type of conductive technology n the iPhone.
At that point, just use some sealant for the earphe jack and mic, and you have a seamless waterproof iPhone)))) 2 glass panels and steel band, completely sealed off
I'd like to see Liquipel used when building the devices.
I'd like to see more charging/docking done via the headphone jack. Every device has one already, the less penetrations in the device the better.
Thinking out loud there could be issues in that you would either have to have the headphone jack on the bottom (not ideal) or dock your phone upside down (less ideal)
Thinking out loud there could be issues in that you would either have to have the headphone jack on the bottom (not ideal) or dock your phone upside down (less ideal)
Maybe for devices that don't do much to control hardware hooked up to them but I would think Apple does not want to go in that direction. Personally I don't want them to go in that directions either. :roll eyes:
Cars would also be an issue. Smaller connector would be a smart way to go but would it loose functionality?
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Gonna build me a Faraday cage!
Thank you, but no.
I'll prefer to stick with copper and not be one of the guinea pigs in the "is having 20 or so microwave and other EMF transmitters in your home a health hazard" experiment.
Besides that, copper is faster and greener (especially when oxidised).
Thank you, but no.
I'll prefer to stick with copper and not be one of the guinea pigs in the "is having 20 or so microwave and other EMF transmitters in your home a health hazard" experiment.
Besides that, copper is faster and greener (especially when oxidised).
Question:
Is there a point of diminishing returns with "thinner and smaller"??
No sarcasm...serious question.
Yes, if it looses functional usage. For example the last gen. iTouch is so thin that I can't really hold it comfortably in my thick hands. It feel like a knife on my side. If you get to small for your fingers for example or font is to small or UI is badly design or to small icons it looses functionality.
Some people want more area for the iPhone, which to me is not really something that is going to make much difference or if the iPhone goes to much thiner it will not feel right when been held. Thin and small has its limits for many things even things like glasses. Have you seen some of the thing small glasses people use
, they can't just look up or to the sides with their eyes they actually have to move their head and keep their eyes strait. :roll eyes: looks strange moving your head so much.
Looks like you haven't really read about new wireless charging technology, which is supposed to be completely harmless.
I'd love for Apple to one day do away with any physical connections entirely and have any sort of connector off the phone completely.
Potentially all they need is that for charging, and AirPlay for content. Bluetooth perhaps for peripherals, if they dont just use USB. So it does make sense.
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People seem to be ignoring a few things when it comes to TB ports on iDevices:
It's thicker than the 30 pin (so how would it work on the iPod Touch?).
Most computers only have one TB port. The iDevice wouldn't have room for a second one to enable daisy chaining (not to mention two ports would take more room than the 30 pin). Unless, of course they introduce a new micro display port plug...
Finally, cost. At the moment, 3rd party costs are at the minimum 99$ per port (based on the Seagate GoFlex adapters). Even if the costs for Apple are much lower, they wouldn't be significantly low enough to justify the cost. Not to mention that 3rd party dock connector prices would go through the roof. Before I forget, those cables run $50 each and aren't nearly as flexible (both physically and in number of usable devices) as USB.
All for what? The advantages include a small increase in sync speed, and maybe higher charge current. From my last check, the sync speeds are capped at 16 MB/s (copy a large file to an app like Goodreader), for whatever reason. Video out is handled well and supports HDMI.
Just some things to consider.
People seem to be ignoring a few things when it comes to TB ports on iDevices:
It's thicker than the 30 pin (so how would it work on the iPod Touch?).
Most computers only have one TB port. The iDevice wouldn't have room for a second one to enable daisy chaining (not to mention two ports would take more room than the 30 pin). Unless, of course they introduce a new micro display port plug...
Finally, cost. At the moment, 3rd party costs are at the minimum 99$ per port (based on the Seagate GoFlex adapters). Even if the costs for Apple are much lower, they wouldn't be significantly low enough to justify the cost. Not to mention that 3rd party dock connector prices would go through the roof. Before I forget, those cables run $50 each and aren't nearly as flexible (both physically and in number of usable devices) as USB.
All for what? The advantages include a small increase in sync speed, and maybe higher charge current. From my last check, the sync speeds are capped at 16 MB/s (copy a large file to an app like Goodreader), for whatever reason. Video out is handled well and supports HDMI.
Just some things to consider.
I love your comment.
which is supposed to be completely harmless
I'll wait for "supposed to be" to be replaced by "proven to be".
And then I'll wait for "more efficient than a direct copper DC connection".
But I'll wait. And wait. And wait....
Presuming a design that tries to be compatible, it could be as simple as a passive adapter, or might be a bit more than that.
One other advantage of the existing dock connector compared to some other connector designs is that it's fairly durable, and probably easier to connect for those who aren't particularly coordinated. By scratching a mark that I can feel into the cable's plastic on one side, I can connect it by touch alone, without looking.
MagSafe. Please.
Two things I'd like to see in a next-gen dock connector:
1. MagSafe for a nice "snap" among other benefits. Don't like the current metal-on-metal sliding.
2. Orientation-independent attachment. No need to look for the light gray icon to determine which side is "up."
Two things I'd like to see in a next-gen dock connector:
1. MagSafe for a nice "snap" among other benefits. Don't like the current metal-on-metal sliding.
2. Orientation-independent attachment. No need to look for the light gray icon to determine which side is "up."
It's not publicly released, but it has been scientifically tested, so what would you like to hear?
It's just like the whole cell phone radiation hoopla. It's "supposed" to be safe for you, but from time to time, you'll hear a study and report released saying otherwise. But I'm guessing that's not stopping you from using your phone now, does it?
I was just about to buy a $300 iPhone dock/speaker system and now this? Wouldn't this make my purchase obsolete when the next iPhone comes out? This...is not cool
Frankly, I'm surprised it took this long. I have a Droid X with a micro USB and a mini HDMI plug. These things are small, and yet they pack a ton of capability. The standard 'iPod connector' is gigantic by comparison, and only takes up extra space on the inside and outside of Apple devices.
For iPad, it isn't a great deal of wasted space, but on a smartphone... huge.
For iPad, it isn't a great deal of wasted space, but on a smartphone... huge.
All I know is my Apogee products better be compatible with at least the upcoming iPad and iPhone. I hope at least they would be able to produce a cable for existing devices with the new connector. Personally, I hate micro USB. It disconnects far too easily on most of the devices I own that use it.
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I don't think there should be a sync cable any more when there is iCloud?
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I don't think there should be a sync cable any more when there is iCloud?
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Fully admitting that I hardly know what I'm talking about on how close anyone is on making this technically possible: I highly anticipate inductive charging taking the place of any physical ports on iDevices in the next four or five years.
A plug-into-the-wall cord will have a wedge shaped mag-safe type connector that will fit onto the smooth bottom edge of your iPhone or iPad.
There will also be a very pretty looking optional dock that will simply look like a stainless steel stand for your device without any prongs or pins.
I guess. It seems like the logical next step.
A plug-into-the-wall cord will have a wedge shaped mag-safe type connector that will fit onto the smooth bottom edge of your iPhone or iPad.
There will also be a very pretty looking optional dock that will simply look like a stainless steel stand for your device without any prongs or pins.
I guess. It seems like the logical next step.