This really summarizes all these press release updates today. Just money grab after money grab.
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New Apple TV No Longer Includes Charging Cable for Siri Remote in Box
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Actually, not being able to see that regardless of motives, not including the cable IS actually good for the environment is the sad thing.
I am probably alone with this, but I prefer: no chargers, no cables, no fancy packaging.
I already have dozens of cables and chargers. Many of them brand new with unopened packaging. Adding more to my dust gathering "collection" would be just waste of money and environment.
I feel bad every time I open a new device and toss up to 100g of fancy packaging materials that were there just for a few seconds of "unboxing thrill". My "unboxing experience" would be much better with a well designed, minimal, 100% recycled brown cardboard package.
For the those who do not have dozens of extra cables: Ask a friend for unused extra cables they have laying around or if everything else fails, buy a cable that is exactly the color, material and length you like.
I already have dozens of cables and chargers. Many of them brand new with unopened packaging. Adding more to my dust gathering "collection" would be just waste of money and environment.
I feel bad every time I open a new device and toss up to 100g of fancy packaging materials that were there just for a few seconds of "unboxing thrill". My "unboxing experience" would be much better with a well designed, minimal, 100% recycled brown cardboard package.
For the those who do not have dozens of extra cables: Ask a friend for unused extra cables they have laying around or if everything else fails, buy a cable that is exactly the color, material and length you like.
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Anyone that has been paying attention knows Europe and Brazil have been pushing their charging standards (usb c) on all companies including Apple. Blame them, not Apple. To those that don’t have the cord already, fine, now is the time to be pushed into the future. It’s happening now.
Some incredible decision making at Apple today, we'll see how it plays out. A new iPad without the ability to charge the Apple Pencil it is compatible with, a new ATV remote without a cable to charge it (Also, still no find my in the third generation?) And a new iPad Pro that forgot to add any new features, and isn't compatible with the new and improved (And overpriced) keyboard for the budget iPad.
For a while the hardware teams were hitting it out of the park (2018 iPad Pro, M1 chips, new MBP's) but it seems the streak might be coming to an end. I'm guessing a lot of the hardware people got moved over to the AR headset.
For a while the hardware teams were hitting it out of the park (2018 iPad Pro, M1 chips, new MBP's) but it seems the streak might be coming to an end. I'm guessing a lot of the hardware people got moved over to the AR headset.
Absolutely. Greedy, stingy, $$$ oriented trillion dollar company. Can’t take a hit on its margins. The environment be damned. /s
Couldn’t care less about the lack of chargers or cables. Have plenty in all shapes and sizes.
Nah. You all wanted USB C so you could use the same cable for everything. There you go. Use your existing cable like you wanted.
You can bring it to apple store for free charging I guess.
People with iPad Pro or MacBook already have a c to c cable if bought fairly recently
well technically there should be no plug-in charging at all and you should just set it on top of the Apple TV to charge it, but to each their own...
Nothing bad about it. You should have mutliple USB C cables at this point. Isn't the whole point of this "change to USB C to save the environment" BS about having less cables? How are they less cables if they include one with every unit sold?
You should get used to varied opinion or your association with this enterprise will be rocky-to say the least.
There is no issue with not providing a cable that is supposedly a standard. Yes, I’m defending apple.
If Apple cared about e-waste they would stop using black soldermask.
Interestingly enough, this is the attitude I'm sick of on this site. People telling other people that their opinions are bad because they aren't like yours.
They would also probably stop making e-products completely. But enough of the straw man. The point is that not including a standard cable that many people own or can buy extremely cheaply is an effort to reduce e-waste, regardless of any other perceived motives.
Wait until the iPhones no longer come with oneImagine buying a $1000+ iPad and complaining about a $20 cable.
Brussels says they'll send you a cable.....
The new Apple TV 4K introduced today ships without a charging cable for the Siri Remote, forcing customers who need one to purchase one separately. Previous models of the Apple TV included a Lightning cable in the box for charging the remote.
The new version of the Siri Remote announced today is equipped with a USB-C port for charging instead of Lightning, but there is no USB-C cable included in the box with the new Apple TV 4K. Apple also no longer includes a charging cable with the Siri Remote when purchased separately for $59 through its online store.
Apple today began selling a one-meter USB-C cable with a woven design for $19.
Apple stopped including a charger with the iPhone 12 and newer and touted the environmental benefits of the decision. However, iPhones still ship with a Lightning to USB-C cable so that the device can at least be charged with a Mac or other device, whereas the Siri Remote now ships without any included charging accessory.
The new Apple TV 4K is available to order beginning today and launches Friday, November 4 in the U.S. and more than 30 other countries. Key new features include the A15 Bionic chip, HDR10+ support, a lower $129 starting price, up to 128GB of storage, a thinner and lighter design without a fan, and the updated Siri Remote.
(Thanks, Dan Bratt!)
Article Link: New Apple TV No Longer Includes Charging Cable for Siri Remote in Box
Must be different in the US because here in the UK a hedge trimmer would either be wired and therefore come with a long cable (and plug) or wireless and come with a battery plus charger plus cable and plug.
Tesla however no longer come with a charger, being an optional extra, around £300 for their branded granny charger.
