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Apple Will Be Only Supplier of New Dock Connector Adapter
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You got lucky, then. But it is not "bull" that generic cables are cheaply made. I do agree that Apple's cables are overpriced, though.
No kidding... Don't get me started on all the incredible thing this new adapter will be doing (and that the old one just can't) and why we absolutely need this...
Bit surprised it's not mini-usb or so....
wasn't there a agreement of some sort that all phones in the world should start using 1 and the same power adapter?
wasn't there a agreement of some sort that all phones in the world should start using 1 and the same power adapter?
Had no business changing the damn connector.
The current design is what, 10 years old? It still has firewire pins, for crying out loud.
With Macs finally getting USB 3 and Apple on a constant crusade to minimize the size of everything, it was time for a redesign.
In the EU, but they already comply.
To everyone saying "this should be free"...
Is there any indication that Apple won't include one with the new phone?
Is there any indication that Apple won't include one with the new phone?
Steve would have demanded this, and wouldn't have had a discount for a three pack.
Right with you on that one
My prediction is we'll see them coming in from the PRC before the end of October. And, yes, they will be MUCH less expensive than $10.
My prediction is we'll see them coming in from the PRC before the end of October. And, yes, they will be MUCH less expensive than $10.
$100 million extra dollars from an adaptor! That's absurd. You should get the new cord and at least one adaptor in the box as well, what about all the sound systems with the 30 pin built in or a car charger or countless other accessories. When the wii came out the wrist strap string was too thin so Nintendo gave everyone a free wriststrap string and later everyone was also given a free rubber coating for the remote. This cost Nintendo millions of dollars but it kept all their customers happy. Apple should do the same.
It was a voluntary agreement, which Apple voluntarily declined to be a part of. There's no requirement or fine for not doing it.
Amazing, but not for MR, people complain even when they will have an alternative. Definitely love the brilliant Occupy Wall Street posts of 'greed'.
If you don't like it, vote with your wallet and buy a Samsung phone. I hear they are perfect and even sell at a loss to keep the OWS people happy.
If you don't like it, vote with your wallet and buy a Samsung phone. I hear they are perfect and even sell at a loss to keep the OWS people happy.
Well, they don't include MagSafe 2 to 1 adaptors with Retina MBPs. They want to push everyone to the new standard as fast as possible (and the extra profit of course doesn't hurt.)
Not at all, it's a good question.
The new $19 cable will have the new 9-pin connector on one end and a flat USB connector (USB A) on the other. Each iPhone 5 sold will include one of these cables in the box. Always have, always will.
The $10 "dock connector adapter" will have a female 30-pin socket on one end and a male 9-pin plug on the other end. It will allow your new iPhone 5 to be connected to any of your current accessories that came with a 30-pin connector/plug, including any "old" 30-pin/USB cables you probably have laying around.
I can always count on the store "5 Below" for cables for ipods/iphones, so I have no doubt that they'll have them eventually.
Likely they ARE selling at near cost. A cable like this is likely NOT a simple passive device. THere is a good chance their is electronics inside the cable.
Understandable Apple will be the only supplier short term but 100% greed if they don't include ONE adapter in each new iOS device with the new connector.
I doubt they will since they didn't include a MagSafe to MagSafe2 adapter w/ the RMBP, but then again far more people have iOS accessories than Apple monitors. For simple "Good Will" Apple should include one in every box b/c you just know the media lashing they are going to take for something that isn't really going to net them big bucks. Appearance is everything.
I doubt they will since they didn't include a MagSafe to MagSafe2 adapter w/ the RMBP, but then again far more people have iOS accessories than Apple monitors. For simple "Good Will" Apple should include one in every box b/c you just know the media lashing they are going to take for something that isn't really going to net them big bucks. Appearance is everything.