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Is it the same as the one posted above with the circuit board for a connector?
You sure?
Mine didn't work either at first but you have to push the phone all the way down hard
It should work after you push it all the way in
Mine did
Just take a few of those felt stick-on fussy pads that they sell in hardware stores (for the bottom of the feet of furniture) and stick them on the bottom on one side. It's straighten it right up.
Rushed to market unauthorized third party dock doesn't work? No way!
That sucks. Hopefully they'll take care of you. .
Until something better comes along....
I've been using the sendstation dockextender with the 30pin-lightning adaptor in the apple universal dock. Works well, and the phone is supported by the wire at the back of the dock. Granted, you need to have these available so this information might be as useful as a chocolate teapot
, but if you have them, it works well.
I've been using the sendstation dockextender with the 30pin-lightning adaptor in the apple universal dock. Works well, and the phone is supported by the wire at the back of the dock. Granted, you need to have these available so this information might be as useful as a chocolate teapot
, but if you have them, it works well.Until something better comes along....
I've been using the sendstation dockextender with the 30pin-lightning adaptor in the apple universal dock. Works well, and the phone is supported by the wire at the back of the dock. Granted, you need to have these available so this information might be as useful as a chocolate teapot
A chocolate teapot sounds pretty awesome actually.
I'll take that dreadful paperweight off your hands to spare you the trouble. Should you also have any "doomed" Apple stock, I'll hold on to they for you too.
Definitely email them through Amazon (as I assume thats where you bought it from)
I emailed them when I noticed the price went from $24.99 to $19.99, they refunded me the difference.
Then I emailed them again because my shipment shows its still in china (since Oct 15) and they explained how long it really takes and that I should not be looking at Amazons estimated ship date.
This looks like a good option:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/111344430/acoustic-dock-for-iphone-5-in-curly
One of the better looking wood docks. Anyone want to give it a try?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/111344430/acoustic-dock-for-iphone-5-in-curly
One of the better looking wood docks. Anyone want to give it a try?
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eBay Bans Generic Lightning Cables / Adapters
I sold a spare lightning cable a few weeks ago. So I guess that triggered me in their database as a recipient of this email:
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "notification@ebay.com" <notification@ebay.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 1:18 PM
Subject: Important information regarding your eBay account.
eBay sent this message to FIRST LAST (handle).
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay. Learn more.
Important information regarding your eBay account.
When popular companies/brand release a new product that is expected to be in high demand ; eBay will limit the number of these items a seller can list. Sometimes eBay will also set guidelines and criteria for the listings.
Apple lightning adapter guidelines are now in place to help meet buyer demand while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service.
Since Apple has incorporated an authentication chip within the adapter, we have been receiving a lot of complaints from sellers listing generic (non apple OEM) products. Because of this increase in complaints, we have made a decision not to allow the listing of lightning adapters that are not from Apple (OEM) going forward.
If you want to list OEM Apple lightning adapters, sellers will be able to list them with some limitations:
• Apple authorized resellers won’t face any of these limits.
• eBay Top-rated sellers can list up to 8 items per week.
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards can 4 item per week.
• All sellers must upload tracking upon shipment.
• All new sellers will be able to list 1 per week as long as they are verified.
Note: Sellers NOT meeting minimum performance standards may not list the Apple lightning adapters.
eBay does not allow replica or counterfeit items. If a seller can't verify the authenticity of an item, it can't be listed on eBay. Any selling activity that appears to mislead buyers may result in limitations to selling activity, including account suspension.
To learn more about this policy, please refer to our recent announcement:
http://announcements.ebay.com/2012/...e-products-successfully-to-meet-buyer-demand/
Thank you for your time.
eBay.
I sold a spare lightning cable a few weeks ago. So I guess that triggered me in their database as a recipient of this email:
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "notification@ebay.com" <notification@ebay.com>
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 1:18 PM
Subject: Important information regarding your eBay account.
eBay sent this message to FIRST LAST (handle).
Your registered name is included to show this message originated from eBay. Learn more.
Important information regarding your eBay account.
When popular companies/brand release a new product that is expected to be in high demand ; eBay will limit the number of these items a seller can list. Sometimes eBay will also set guidelines and criteria for the listings.
Apple lightning adapter guidelines are now in place to help meet buyer demand while also promoting eBay sellers who deliver excellent customer service.
Since Apple has incorporated an authentication chip within the adapter, we have been receiving a lot of complaints from sellers listing generic (non apple OEM) products. Because of this increase in complaints, we have made a decision not to allow the listing of lightning adapters that are not from Apple (OEM) going forward.
If you want to list OEM Apple lightning adapters, sellers will be able to list them with some limitations:
• Apple authorized resellers won’t face any of these limits.
• eBay Top-rated sellers can list up to 8 items per week.
• All sellers meeting minimum performance standards can 4 item per week.
• All sellers must upload tracking upon shipment.
• All new sellers will be able to list 1 per week as long as they are verified.
Note: Sellers NOT meeting minimum performance standards may not list the Apple lightning adapters.
eBay does not allow replica or counterfeit items. If a seller can't verify the authenticity of an item, it can't be listed on eBay. Any selling activity that appears to mislead buyers may result in limitations to selling activity, including account suspension.
To learn more about this policy, please refer to our recent announcement:
http://announcements.ebay.com/2012/...e-products-successfully-to-meet-buyer-demand/
Thank you for your time.
eBay.
check this dock i found on ebay, it looks like they arent using the circuit board as the lighting cable plug, looks metal from pictures..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Data-SY...009023?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27cc4835ff
http://www.ebay.com/itm/USB-Data-SY...009023?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27cc4835ff
I actually really like the look of it. The price, however, is ridiculous. I'm sure it took a lot of work to make it and it's definitely unique, but $165 for a dock? Seriously? I'd pay $20-30 for it. Tops. I actually read the description just to see if it was pure silver or something to justify that cost. Nope. just a sandblasted piston.
For the aviation enthusiast, this dock is fantastic and has a ton of history to back it up. I looked around the web and can't even find a WWII Piston like this, let alone one for under $200. I do see this dock on eBay though for a starting price of $119.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400333355467?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I wish Christmas was a little sooner
I can't believe how few options there are for a desktop dock for the iPhone 5.
I'm tempted by this, but I've never used kickstarter before. What happens if it doesn't get funding? Do I get a refund?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1610299429/complete-dock-the-best-ipad-dock-and-more
It looks great for an iPhone in a case, but if I'm spending that much on a dock, I'd want it to work with my next iPad. It would, but it looks like it would scratch an iPad. If it were plastic, like the Apple docks, I'd buy it without a doubt. Also... it's not shipping until close to Christmas at the soonest, if it gets funding.
I'm tempted by this, but I've never used kickstarter before. What happens if it doesn't get funding? Do I get a refund?
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1610299429/complete-dock-the-best-ipad-dock-and-more
It looks great for an iPhone in a case, but if I'm spending that much on a dock, I'd want it to work with my next iPad. It would, but it looks like it would scratch an iPad. If it were plastic, like the Apple docks, I'd buy it without a doubt. Also... it's not shipping until close to Christmas at the soonest, if it gets funding.
For the aviation enthusiast, this dock is fantastic and has a ton of history to back it up. I looked around the web and can't even find a WWII Piston like this, let alone one for under $200. I do see this dock on eBay though for a starting price of $119.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400333355467?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
I wish Christmas was a little sooner
That's how I feel about it. I just can't justify the cost. It's really nice, though; and would look awesome in my living room or bedroom (I have other art deco/ early-mid 20th century aviation decor).