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Apple Shipping New Apple Watches Without Power Adapter, but iPad Air Includes 20W USB-C Charger
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I found it insulting that they tried to pitch this clear as day profit increasing/cost reducing decision as some kind of pro-environment nonsense.
Or pants sold without belts.
At first I was irked by the reports of iPhone 12 not coming with a power adapter. But, then I started thinking about all the times when I actually need one, and it's fairly few. So I guess I'm okay with having to buy an adapter once and be done with it.
Outside of my main docking station that sits on my night stand, I really only need the power cable, which is when I'm in my car or at my office desk (via my monitor).
Outside of my main docking station that sits on my night stand, I really only need the power cable, which is when I'm in my car or at my office desk (via my monitor).
I support this. It makes sense from 100 different perspectives.
If you are buying a several hundred dollar smart watch and are upset over a 5W charger that has come with all twelve of your Apple devices you’ve purchased over the past ten years, then you are the problem.
If you are buying a several hundred dollar smart watch and are upset over a 5W charger that has come with all twelve of your Apple devices you’ve purchased over the past ten years, then you are the problem.
Not all models are affected apparently, and I know it's a more niche and upscale market, but the Apple Watch Series 6 Hermès still ships with the power adapter.
On Apple Watch of all things that has such low power draw it charges just as fast plugged in to any USB outlet you can find.
This is sooooooo stupid. Hiding behind the whole sustainability effort just to make more money. Least they could do is give people an option.
I'm guessing we're going to (finally) see an Apple charging mat. I know the iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods case all have inductive charging. Rather than including a new charger in every box, Apple will likely push the charging mat as a one time purchase that will conceivably last for future generations of their products.
I don't think the iPad has inductive charging, thus the included power adapter.
I don't think the iPad has inductive charging, thus the included power adapter.
People defending this have completely lost the plot. The mental contortions they need to go through is amusing to watch.
I'm fine with them not coming with any wall chargers. I have dozens around my house. As long as the USB cable is still in the box (which it is) then no problem here.
Well your previous car had wheels so you can use those.... that is essentially the logic some apple fanatics are using to justify this. Its insane.
Would you expect to buy a PS5 without a power cable because "everyone has a 2pin power cable"?
Or a Laptop without a usb charger "because we have loads of them around the house"?
No the device is dependent on the charger to function, so it should come included...ESPECIALLY when that device is a high-end price compared to the rest of the market.
This is nothing but a way for Apple to bump their profits by $100m+ each year (if not more when you take into account addition usb plug sales with every device sold).
If it was about the environment they would pass the savings onto us, which they haven't, they have actually increased it lmao.
Or a Laptop without a usb charger "because we have loads of them around the house"?
No the device is dependent on the charger to function, so it should come included...ESPECIALLY when that device is a high-end price compared to the rest of the market.
This is nothing but a way for Apple to bump their profits by $100m+ each year (if not more when you take into account addition usb plug sales with every device sold).
If it was about the environment they would pass the savings onto us, which they haven't, they have actually increased it lmao.
So I have to switch it out every night when I charge? What if it’s a USB-C?
I don't mind not getting an adapter, but man, at least pass the cost savings down to the consumer.
So are you going to to keep swapping the cable out to charge them? When are you going to charge your iPhone if charging your watch overnight? Both devices need daily charging...
New headline:
"Apple doesn't release any new products in 2021 as a means to create a carbon neutral footprint. Subscription: $79.99 a year."
*crowds cheer endlessly... chanting and throwing credit cards at Apple*
"Apple doesn't release any new products in 2021 as a means to create a carbon neutral footprint. Subscription: $79.99 a year."
*crowds cheer endlessly... chanting and throwing credit cards at Apple*
I buy cars every few years and have accumulated a set of 20 wheels.
Sure. I don’t know how many times I’ve seen this post when people say this. Reminds me of the people that say I’m never coming back at stores then you see them the next day 🤦♂️😂
Not a big deal to me. I have a drawer full of adapters.