Originally Posted by
SFOffjunkie
I can't help but think that Apple is making a huge mistake with the new connector. Some people have gone along with Apple the last few years - perhaps not thinking too much about it - buying a new iPhone every other generation. Along the way, they've bought chargers, docks, alarm clocks, and other accessories that have tied them closer and closer to the Apple tree.
Now, along comes the new connector, all the accessories are instantly obsolete* and they have to buy all new ones.
Isn't this the perfect reason for those people to consider another, non-Apple, line of phones? If they have to buy all new accessories anyway, why not open the door wide?
*Yes, I know you can buy a converter for $30. But who's going to do that for a charger that cost $5?
I do admit the cord this is a pretty big issue for me. I have a sweet dock that holds and charges my IPAD and Iphone4. Now I have to have the connector to use it. then I need one for the car, and need one for the bathroom as I charge it while getting ready for work and listening to Iheartradio. It will be a major pain. I know I will misplace it and its one more cord I have to travel with. One for the Ipad, one for the Iphone 5. Don't like it.
I agree, I think they made a huge mistake. One of the reasons I will probably switch is that I don't want to get rid of my Ipad and I like that the two sync togeher if I switched phones that would not happen. I don't want to have to get a new tablet and a new phone. Another big reason that I stick with Apple is the customer service. They are so good about replacing things with new with little effort. There is not an Adroid store you can walk in to and talk to experts on the product and get help when you need it.