I'll survive just fine without one. Guess that makes me a "nobody."
If you own zero docking devices that use a 30pin connector; then yes, I suppose it does.
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Confusion Over Free Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter with iPhone 5 as Apple Errs in Online Store [Updated]
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If you own zero docking devices that use a 30pin connector; then yes, I suppose it does.
I can understand them not giving them out for free with every order in that it would be a waste in that not everyone would even need one, but for gawd's sake, at least make them cheap! NOT $30! They could even make more profit if they made them cheaper because*MORE* people would be apt to buy one or even two or three! JEEZ!
Not to mention the reputation they are going to get for being greedy!
People don't like GREEDY! I think this is a very bad marketing agenda.
Not to mention the reputation they are going to get for being greedy!
People don't like GREEDY! I think this is a very bad marketing agenda.
Whats confusing? Apple changed the adapter so none of our current cables or adapters will work. Instead of throwing in 2-3 of the 20cent adapters with each iPhone purchase, or even charging a reasonable $4.99, they are charging $29 or $39 and doing it with a straight face. Shocking, but not unexpected.
Microsoft has to give them away to get more users on WP platform. After getting TWO free WP devices including the Lumia 900 I am still using an iPhone as my main device. Ecosystem is not there yet and won't be until comon kernel codebase in WP8 takes off if ever.
deal with it bro. study hard in school to get a better job so you don't have to sweat 20 bucks.
Just another example of Apple being cheap and forcing users to convert. The first iPhone included a dock which was really nice. Now they are moving to a better connector but ignoring the HUGE installed base of the old iPhone connector and basically turning their back on all the customers.
Typical Apple; "we're moving forward and we don't care how many legacy devices you have. Deal with it"
Typical Apple; "we're moving forward and we don't care how many legacy devices you have. Deal with it"
I'd usually be the one to defend Apple, but I was surprised that not only is it not included but its $30. That's alot for what it is. It should be more like $10.
BUT It's fine. They sell chargers for $1 on ebay. They sell cases on ebay for $1 (they are decent cases too). I'm sure I can get a converter for less then $5 on ebay too.
Sorry if I have been wrongly confused by this, but in my countriy's Apple store (United Kingdom)
Lightning cable: ≈ 24.37 US dollars
Lightning adapter: ≈ 40.62 US dollars
Why would someone buy the adapter to use their old cable, when they can get a whole new cable for less?
Again sorry if I have been mistaken please don't "flame" me
(I know people on the internet like to do this when someone makes a trivial mistake).
Adapter would be needed for specialized docks or car stereo integration.
i demand answers!
this was originally included but one of these big wig apple execs overruled the inclusion.
THIS IS MADNESS!
this was originally included but one of these big wig apple execs overruled the inclusion.
THIS IS MADNESS!
Hopefully "Cablegate" is the least of our problems. Still a little nervous about the battery life.
Whilst it isn't a great situation for those that have docking stations and existing cables, what would you have preferred Apple to do? I mean really?
They could have kept the 30 pin connector but times change, technology moves on. We could all still be using serial & parallel ports, floppy drives and ISA connected graphics cards and the modem computer wouldn't have progressed nearly as much as it has.
They could supply a free adapter to help soften the blow, but think about that for a minute. By using it you will be extending the centre of gravity of the phone. I doubt my current dock connector will still stand up if I used the adapter. In fact I'm not sure the connector in the dock won't snap of! It's simply not that practical to convert them.
But I'm sure there are somethings it'll work ok with.. and supplying one adapter will make a few people happy. But then you'll get the people who need two and they'll complain that two weren't given away... and the people who need three, four, etc.
So yeah. It's annoying. But its life and the price you pay for progress.
In my opinion Apple know it's not practical and is why they aren't given them away. I'm surprised they have made them at all, other than the micro USB one to comply with EU laws.
They could have kept the 30 pin connector but times change, technology moves on. We could all still be using serial & parallel ports, floppy drives and ISA connected graphics cards and the modem computer wouldn't have progressed nearly as much as it has.
They could supply a free adapter to help soften the blow, but think about that for a minute. By using it you will be extending the centre of gravity of the phone. I doubt my current dock connector will still stand up if I used the adapter. In fact I'm not sure the connector in the dock won't snap of! It's simply not that practical to convert them.
But I'm sure there are somethings it'll work ok with.. and supplying one adapter will make a few people happy. But then you'll get the people who need two and they'll complain that two weren't given away... and the people who need three, four, etc.
So yeah. It's annoying. But its life and the price you pay for progress.
In my opinion Apple know it's not practical and is why they aren't given them away. I'm surprised they have made them at all, other than the micro USB one to comply with EU laws.
You also forgot the change in charger with the 3G. Granted this was more of a safety issue but I still got a new adapter out of it
Nah....they switched connectors to make your **** thinner. Sounds good to me. The dock connector was the thickest thing left apparently. The revenue from the sale of adapters is just a bonus.
You've probably also forgotten what a nice screen looks like.
The iPhone battery life isn't bad as far as I've noticed. Except where I have signal issues at work, it works great and lasts a full day.
Although I bought one right away to avoid issues. . . I agree it would have been a smart pr move just to include one. Maybe it'll be like the cases on the iPhone 4, where they end up giving them away / offering a refund for a short time after introduction.
Doubtful though. It's been a nice decade of mostly compatible products . .
Doubtful though. It's been a nice decade of mostly compatible products
. .I actually read on the adapters page on the Apple Store that it will not send iPod information through the adapter. Essentially say that this adapter will only be usable for charging? If that's the case then $30 just to use a charger when I can buy a new charger with the new adapter in it is just ridiculous.
Does anyone know if the included charger is a lightning to power plug or if it is a lightning to USB with a power plug adapter, like it has been with every other iPhone?
If it was "in there by accident" then obviously Apple intended to provided a free adapter at some point.
Must have backtracked
Yep, they realised how much extra cash they can screw repeat customers for.
Greed, greed, greed.....
I have been an Apple fanboy since 1999 but have recently become disenchanted with the way the company is going, a reflection of the way America itself is going, to hell with the average person....look below, are these people any different from the greedy bankers? Are they really worth this kind of money?
This is why you are paying ridiculous amounts for adapters etc (oh, sorry I forgot, it's called free enterprise!).
And that's why I won't be buying anything Apple. Sad really...
As part of their recent promotions to senior vice president status, Apple executives Craig Federighi and Dan Riccio have each received stock grants currently worth well over $50 million.
According to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Apple's SVP of Mac Software and Engineering Craig Federighi and SVP of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio were awarded 75,000 shares of restricted company stock worth $50.62 million at current prices.
The filing, first reported by CNET, specifies the stocks will vest at three separate intervals over the next four years, the first being a batch of 25,000 on Dec. 23, 2013. The remaining units will vest equally on Apr. 23, 2015 and Aug. 23, 2016.
Federighi and Riccio were promoted to Apple's Executive Team in late August, alongside news that formerly retired hardware chief Bob Mansfield would return to the company in an
Also noted in the SEC filing was the sale of 25,000 Apple shares worth approximately $16.6 million by board member Mickey Drexler, who is also the chairman and CEO of J. Crew.
Apple usually offers restricted stock units to its executives as an incentive to remain with the company and to foster consistent performance. In March, Apple CEO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and SVP Phil Schiller netted a total of about $150 million in vested stock granted in 2008.
I have been an Apple fanboy since 1999 but have recently become disenchanted with the way the company is going, a reflection of the way America itself is going, to hell with the average person....look below, are these people any different from the greedy bankers? Are they really worth this kind of money?
This is why you are paying ridiculous amounts for adapters etc (oh, sorry I forgot, it's called free enterprise!).
And that's why I won't be buying anything Apple. Sad really...
As part of their recent promotions to senior vice president status, Apple executives Craig Federighi and Dan Riccio have each received stock grants currently worth well over $50 million.
According to new filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Apple's SVP of Mac Software and Engineering Craig Federighi and SVP of Hardware Engineering Dan Riccio were awarded 75,000 shares of restricted company stock worth $50.62 million at current prices.
The filing, first reported by CNET, specifies the stocks will vest at three separate intervals over the next four years, the first being a batch of 25,000 on Dec. 23, 2013. The remaining units will vest equally on Apr. 23, 2015 and Aug. 23, 2016.
Federighi and Riccio were promoted to Apple's Executive Team in late August, alongside news that formerly retired hardware chief Bob Mansfield would return to the company in an
Also noted in the SEC filing was the sale of 25,000 Apple shares worth approximately $16.6 million by board member Mickey Drexler, who is also the chairman and CEO of J. Crew.
Apple usually offers restricted stock units to its executives as an incentive to remain with the company and to foster consistent performance. In March, Apple CEO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer, and SVP Phil Schiller netted a total of about $150 million in vested stock granted in 2008.
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If it was "in there by accident" then obviously Apple intended to provided a free adapter at some point.
Must have backtracked
Yeah, this isn't just a typo. This is more like, "let's go ahead and include one for free"......web guy rushes to include the note...."On the other hand, not everyone needs one and we can make more money if we don't.....where'd that web guy go?".....web buy busy playing COD completely misses note to reverse the included text.