iPhone users to become suckers...

[JB3]

I understand their motivation. I was thinking along the line of something that allowed a user to charge his or her $idevice with a micro usb yet still have functionality of their proprietary connection for accessories.

That's supposedly exactly what they've done with this new connector. If rumors are correct, the port will work with apple's proprietary dock connector system, but will also be dual compatible with microUSB. They'll probably have a microUSB dongle that can replicate some of those advanced functions if you don't want to use the new dock connector.

 

[trawler69]

Given the amount of 3rd party docks there are for the 30 pin connector it would probably be a big mistake to change it. Yes there could be an adaptor made but it would be ugly, which isn't Apple's way. Maybe it would be better to keep the connector so that all the old devices still work, but supply an adaptor so the phone can be charged from micro USB. I don't think Apple consumers would be very happy if they had to change all their compatible devices and leads. Apple themselves don't really make very many of the accessories compared to 3rd parties and by changing to micro usb would be opening them up to even more 3rd parties.

 

[JB3]

Given the amount of 3rd party docks there are for the 30 pin connector it would probably be a big mistake to change it. Yes there could be an adaptor made but it would be ugly, which isn't Apple's way. Maybe it would be better to keep the connector so that all the old devices still work, but supply an adaptor so the phone can be charged from micro USB. I don't think Apple consumers would be very happy if they had to change all their compatible devices and leads. Apple themselves don't really make very many of the accessories compared to 3rd parties and by changing to micro usb would be opening them up to even more 3rd parties.

They're doing it. Apple needs to make the change, and they have a history of providing adapters for situations where the pace of innovation requires big changes.

 

[justdra]

I get all my accessories for places other than apple. The only accessory I have from Apple is the one that came with the phone. U can get number working knockoff from anywhere for 10-15 bucks. I have number plugs around my home for hookup/charging. I still have another year left on my phone so its not really in front of my mind at the moment.

 

[JB3]

I get all my accessories for places other than apple. The only accessory I have from Apple is the one that came with the phone. U can get number working knockoff from anywhere for 10-15 bucks. I have number plugs around my home for hookup/charging. I still have another year left on my phone so its not really in front of my mind at the moment.

Be careful of knock-offs; there's a reason why they're knock-offs.

 

[USEDCAR]

I rarely buy new apple products i still have and use ipad1 and ipod classic 120 gigs and the ipod touch that came out a few years ago. Apple products comes out to fast and then the current product quickly becomes old. If they made a ipod classic i would def buy one.

Plus i like my EXPANDABLE android phone

 

[evanrick]

And if those of us with their current products have to buy that adapter, it is a small price to pay for the advances we have come to expect from Apple.

I haven't purchased anything from Apple in years or expect to purchase anything from them again. It costs $2000 a year to own a iPhone. I pay $5 a month for my android service.

 

[JB3]

I haven't purchased anything from Apple in years or expect to purchase anything from them again. It costs $2000 a year to own a iPhone. I pay $5 a month for my android service.

$2000 a year? Maybe if you use an insane amount of data and minutes. My bill when I had an iPhone was $1000 a year. I pay the same now with my Android phone.

 

[bankside]

I don't pay 2000 a year for two iPhones on a couples plan.

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I don't pay 2000 a year for two iPhones on a couples plan.

 

[Jack Springer]

I haven't purchased anything from Apple in years or expect to purchase anything from them again. It costs $2000 a year to own a iPhone. I pay $5 a month for my android service.

Who pays $2000 a year for phone service?

People who don't know how to manage their money.

 

[looseliam]

Who pays $2000 a year for phone service?

People who don't know how to manage their money.

Perhaps they are the same people who spend $500/year on a cell phone?

 

[JB3]

Perhaps they are the same people who spend $500/year on a cell phone?

This year I've spent at least $1,500 on phones. (granted, it works out to only a couple hundred thanks to ebay) I spend nowhere near $2k a year for service.

 

[justdra]

Be careful of knock-offs; there's a reason why they're knock-offs.

I've used knockoffs since I've had my 3GS and they have all worked. There are plenty of knockoff companies with good products like Belkin or iFrogz or Griffin that are half the cost of Apple accessories.

 

[JB3]

I've used knockoffs since I've had my 3GS and they have all worked. There are plenty of knockoff companies with good products like Belkin or iFrogz or Griffin that are half the cost of Apple accessories.

Those aren't knockoffs though. Those are licensed accessories.

Knockoffs are the ones that look like the OEM versions, but are actually some cheaply made counterfeit.

 

[justdra]

Gotcha. I always considered if it wasn't made by the original company, it was called a knockoff. I know apple gives companies permission to make accessories but I just thought they were knockoffs. Well all of mine are "licensed accessories" lol, just cheaper than apple.

 

[maxpowr9]

This year I've spent at least $1,500 on phones. (granted, it works out to only a couple hundred thanks to ebay) I spend nowhere near $2k a year for service.

My companies have given me a $200/month allowance on my phone service. Even with that allowance, my phone bill is around $60/month. Mind you, mine is part of a family plan which has 5 people on it, 3 of which are smart phones. $2000/year for 1 phone is just ridiculous.

 

[looseliam]

Gotcha. I always considered if it wasn't made by the original company, it was called a knockoff. I know apple gives companies permission to make accessories but I just thought they were knockoffs. Well all of mine are "licensed accessories" lol, just cheaper than apple.

There's OE, OEM, and then everything else. OE is original equipment: parts purchase directly from the brand. Then there's OEM: original equipment manufacturer. It's the same part that's sold by the brand but not sold through the brand. The rest may compatible parts/accessories but have no relationship with the brand or it's manufaturers.

Car analogy:

Need an alternator for a BMW:
OE: buy from dealer
OEM: buy Bosch alternator from local supplier
One has a BMW logo and part number on it, one does not; they're the same part, though.
Or go to NAPA and get a part that isn't Bosch or BMW OE but will still work (maybe).

 

[JB3]

My companies have given me a $200/month allowance on my phone service. Even with that allowance, my phone bill is around $60/month. Mind you, mine is part of a family plan which has 5 people on it, 3 of which are smart phones. $2000/year for 1 phone is just ridiculous.

Yeah I don't know how you could spend that much.