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Lightening to 30 pin connector $30? OMG RIPOFF
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Yep, it says right there on the page: "Video and iPod Out not supported."
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD823ZM/A/lightning-to-30-pin-adapter
I guess I'll have to buy an extra lightning cord for my Honda Fit's iPod connectivity and the adapter too to charge at places like my home and work computers, work vehicle, etc.
Not so fast, it says right there on the page that "Video and iPod Out not supported." That means it won't play your music on your Zeppelin, just charge. If your car has a USB hookup for iPod like my Honda Fit does, then you can use a lightning cable and that'll work.
almost better off buying something like this for old music docks
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Receiver-Sounddock-Zeppelin/dp/B007QIXSVM/ref=pd_cp_e_1
http://www.amazon.com/Wireless-Bluetooth-Receiver-Sounddock-Zeppelin/dp/B007QIXSVM/ref=pd_cp_e_1
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the more I think about it they said the new connector is "all digital" wasn't the old connector partly analog? Maybe thats why the adapters cost so much its much more involved then just reconnecting pins.
Does this basically mean that I cannot plug this into my 30 pin connector in my auto, and listen to music like I currently can w/iPhone 4s/4/3S etc.
My car has a factory connector... not USB, some proprietary Nissan iPod/iPhone Cable
Also... Then what the hell is the point of the adapter... if all it can do is charge, why would I get an adapter. That can't be right.
Now I'm really confused. Apple's website says the connector doesn't support iPod out, yet in the keynote, they showed a picture of it working with a car audio system: http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2012/09/img0211.jpg
Anyone have a clue?
Can anyone help clear up my confusion? On Apple's website for the lightning/30-pin adapter, it says that it doesn't work with iPod out, yet in the keynote, they showed it working with a car audio system:
So will the adapter work with car audio systems and speaker docks, or not?
So will the adapter work with car audio systems and speaker docks, or not?
Would love to know the exact same thing. In my car I have both use of video out and audio out with my current phone. If this is no longer usable with these adapters that completely suxs!!!! What is the point of the adapter then if you can't use it for video out or iPod out???? To charge the thing????
$30 usd / $35 cdn is for sure a RIP OFF ... I've always hated how Apple gouges with their accessory prices.
Not to mention the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar so what's up with the $5 premium.
I hope everyone emails feedback at Apple and expresses their feelings about their over priced adapters. http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html ... maybe it won't make a difference but the odds are better compared to complaining amongst each other here ....
Not to mention the Canadian dollar is worth more than the US dollar so what's up with the $5 premium.
I hope everyone emails feedback at Apple and expresses their feelings about their over priced adapters. http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html ... maybe it won't make a difference but the odds are better compared to complaining amongst each other here ....
Go to the Apple store and look at the Lighting to USB cable for $19. No mention of iPod out not working. I will get one of these for my car charger since my Belkin has a USB connector on it. I need it to work with my Ford Sync system.