Apple intros a smaller dock connector and calls it Lightning, but fret not, there will be an adapter

0. phoneArena posted on 12 Sep 2012, 12:51

Apart from the 3.5" screen for the first time in iPhone's history, Cupertino is also ditching its older and bulkier 30-pin connector for an 8-signal design. The new connector is, of course, much smaller, and thus takes much less space at the bottom of the iPhone 5.

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1. PAPINYC (limited) 3 days ago posted on 12 Sep 2012, 12:55 9 1

Yes, and the adapter will cost $129.95 and wil be sold only by Apple but, I will buy it nonetheless, along with 3 billion others because investing in Apple and my future is never a baaa-haaa-haaa-aaad thing.

2. luxzy801 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 12:56 3 1

I was just going to say the same exact thing
THUMBS UP

11. TarunV posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:50 2 1

It costs 10$, now don't tell me you don't even have that much money.

15. InspectorGadget80 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 18:41 0 1

it's 29$ you need to read the paragraph again.

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3. mas11 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 12:58 3 1

Wow way to screw your users, the sad thing is they think this is a good thing.

4. phljcnth posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:04 2 1

They name everything. I won't be surprise the if the phone will be packed in a 'Superbox' with Lightning, Earpod, Wowwarranty, Übersticker, and iWhatnot.

6. Veigald posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:09 2 1

Yeah, what the hell is that plastic 8-pin connector called Lightning for? That to me exemplifies Apple hype.

5. noim1 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:08 0 1

Seems like a lightning way to Suck on Money ......no i wont buy frm apple , what if i buy a cheap China product....

7. abhijeit posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:12 2 0

how dumb can PAPINYC bee!!!! shockin to see such dumb people being the reason for the survival of a dum company like dis!!! wat an epic failure is this so called iphone 5...

10. Savage posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:48 0 0

If you are new here, he was being sarcastic.

8. Savage posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:18 2 0

Okay, I am impressed. Let me tell why. This can be inserted via both sides. Micro-usb can't do that and I dunno if any other OEM has started this trend. It's convenient and useful. Thats the most innovative thing Apple came up with this time. Sadly, Apple will be the only one manufacturing it.

9. infinitemethod posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:46 3 1

It has no micro-USB compatibility. Hahahaha! What an iJOKE.

16. InspectorGadget80 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 18:42 0 1

iConnector

12. infinitemethod posted on 12 Sep 2012, 13:58 3 1

Oh, by the way, we're changing the dock connector and we'll be charging a minimum of $39.99 for an adapter. Oh and we're also going to be the only ones that make the adapters. Easily the greediest company on the planet.

13. CardiWPfan posted on 12 Sep 2012, 14:46 0 1

What an i-joke indeed Pffft did they not get the memo to go Wireless for charging i-FAIL!!

14. InspectorGadget80 posted on 12 Sep 2012, 18:41 0 1

So you have to give out MORE CA$H to the BIG GREEDY FRUIT what a wast of money. I feel sorry for those that's going to buy the iP5

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