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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe
It disappoints me that the recent report I heard that Apple would be replacing the 30-pin dock connector to USB connector to a standard microUSB to USB connector is untrue. Instead they've changed to a special "Apple Lightning" cord instead of a standard microUSB like everyone else is using.
I just had to replace the 30-pin cord on my iPad. After trying a few aftermarket products (prices range between 59¢ and $8) that either only worked half the time or not at all, I gave up and ordered the official cord from Apple for $25 ($19 + $4 for shipping and $2 for tax). $25 for a handful of wire and insulation is outrageous. Of course, you can buy a Lightning to 30-pin Adapter for $29 (figure on $35 after S&H and taxes) so all your old stuff will still work with the new docks, and a new Lightning to USB Cable for the same ridiculous price I just paid for the 30-pin to USB cord, but is anyone happy with this proprietary scheme Apple has pulled on its users?
File this under Why Apple should never be allowed to become a monopoly. |
I hope this dock-ageddon will lead to the rise of wireless accessories, you can do all this stuff over BT, no need to get tied to a proprietary connector. Or at least standard micro-USB (you can do digital Audio over that as well).