Probably doesn't matter, because you are already back denying that there is a problem.
Explaining a problem and how a certain solution works is most definitely NOT denying anything. It's only that: explaining things. They way you are bending things now shows that the only thing you are after is trolling which is even sadder than the solution Apple picked...
We're talking about an iPad here, not an iPhone. A tablet with the size of a common tablet. Other manufactures were able to offer high quality solution.
When it comes to these things they are the same thing. They have about the same hardware (the iPad has a cpu that is just a wee bit faster) and the same Lightning output and thus the same problems as a data-only stream has to be turned into a video stream.
They want to control lightning licensing (fees!), they want to sell a adapters for 49$ or an Apple TV for 69$.
No they just want to sell more tin foil so you can make hats out of them
😉 You are making a wild assumption here and it is a stupid one. The only reason why the MFi program exists is because Apple doesn't want to sell accessories such as adapters. Apple wants others to do that so they can focus on other things. However, Apple does want to have control over the quality because they want control over their brand which is also something they have to do by law in many countries. If they don't they can lose their trademark. Unfortunately for us this makes the Apple adapters expensive but lucky for us accessory makers have cheaper options.
Instead of using a simple cable, standard keyboard/thumbdrive/sd card we have to buy a pricey and limited adapter for everything or a second device. They created these problems and want you to buy their own proprietary solution to bypass them.
The only one creating problems is you because you bought the product while fully knowing you had to get those adapters. People who actually use 1 or more braincells have a different approach: NOT BUYING IT. It's really not that hard: do some homework before you buy stuff (or do you think money is like water?) and if you don't like something....DON'T BUY IT!
My iPad is only used for some web browsing, e-mail, reading, some ssh sessions when necessary and things like that. The only thing that gets plugged in is the Lightning cable to charge and/or sync it. When I want to use things like keyboard, mouse, thumb drives, sd card, etc. I get my desktop or laptop since they are better tools for the job. The same applies to my Microsoft Surface Pro 2: when I have to use keyboard, mouse, etc. I'll switch to a real desktop/laptop because the SP isn't suited for that kind of work. I only have some mDP adapters that I can use with my Macs and my Surface Pro 2. I don't have any for the iPad because that would be silly. Even sillier at work btw, we don't use HDMI, VGA or AirPlay. We use a different system that uses wifi either via a usb dongle or via an app on your tablet/smartphone. Works really great and allows for interactive sessions (everyone gets to present something).
They introduced the first rMacbook Pro with an integrated HDMI port in the same year as lightning. So they knew about the importance of the omnipresent TV standard.
Let's not mention the huge amount of problems with HDMI because only Apple products come with problems (especially with tv's). The fact that any kind of port has its own issues...nah, can't possibly exist right?
I still don't understand why they picked HDMI. It doesn't make any sense since mDP is not only smaller but also far more versatile (HDMI to VGA for older beamers...no can do but no problem with things like DP++; added bonus: we already have lots of mDP adapters and cables, not so with HDMI) and less problematic than HDMI. But then again, DP is meant for computers, HDMI isn't.
And so far the wireless future isn't great. It comes at a cost. And it still has a long way to go.
Yup. We have stuff that work but not flawlessly; wired connections are easier to work with and less problematic.
Right now your're looking at a dongle hell and high hidden costs for the new Macbook in case you need backward compatibility or a wired connection.
That's entirely up to you. You do your homework and you do it well then this isn't a problem at all. If you don't do any homework or you do a terrible job then yes, you'll run into hidden costs and lots of frustrations. Buying the right tool for the right job is what you should do. When you need to unscrew something you get a screwdriver not a sanding machine. When you need to do a lot of presentations then you shouldn't buy a MacBook, iPad or iPhone if you don't want to spend additional money on adapters/converters.
And some personal advice: you should try to leave out your condescending attitude, it really makes some of your posts sound like the work of an annoying fanboy.
It's nice to see you are giving yourself advice but now it is time to start acting like it. Stop the ridiculous tinfoil hat stuff and branding anyone who is merely explaining technology as a fanboy. And while you're at it, drop the egoism: no one works like you, everyone works differently. Just because something doesn't work for you doesn't mean it doesn't work at all. Somewhere it works for someone just as much as somewhere it doesn't work for someone.
Or simply put: stop trolling. Makes the discussion here on topic and nicer to follow.
