Buy adapters or new?

[Kadman]

Why would people buy the $39 corded adapter vs. the $29 regular one?

Although the pricing is tough to swallow on either, I can see the use for the cable version vs just the small block type adapter. Think about the phone itself and what it would look like with both that adapter on it and then the fat end of the 30 pin cable. Essentially two connectors stacked on top of each other, sticking out the bottom of your phone. (Look at post #16 in this thread for an example) https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1439406/

The cable allows you to have the new, much smaller connector coming out the bottom and have the two bulky 30 pin connectors (male/female) away from the phone.

But I repeat, the prices are silly (but fully expected)

 

[Geckotek]

Good point. But if they try to sell it here in any shape or form, don't you think Apple will find a way to screw them?

Not until after I buy 10.

 

[Applejuiced]

Good point. But if they try to sell it here in any shape or form, don't you think Apple will find a way to screw them?

They can try but I doubt they can stop them all from selling them on ebay or various sites online.
In the end its just a wire, how expensive can it be to produce? Not $30 worth

Not until after I buy 10.

Im getting 30

 

[Kadman]

They can try but I doubt they can stop them all from selling them on ebay or various sites online.
In the end its just a wire, how expensive can it be to produce? Not $30 worth



Im getting 30

The more you tighten your grip, Apple, the more Chinese eBay sellers will slip through your fingers!

 

[JonMPLS]

I ordered 3 usb cords. I have at least 3 iPad chargers aound, and also one car charger I want to keep.

 

[Kadman]

I ordered 3 usb cords. I have at least 3 iPad chargers aound, and also one car charger I want to keep.

Actually, I did as well. 3 was the number to get the free shipping, lol I'm sure I'll need plenty more over time but 3 will get me through until decent after market cables start to show up.