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[Radec]

While we are still in the middle of the Apple event, there's one thing that caught my eye and frankly it's something that should have been 5 years ago.

I present to you, Lightning.

Yep, you read it right. It's reversible.

A data cable that will let you put it in 100% of the time. Not like the USB or any other cable



So, yeah! Fuck Yeah Apple! Innovation!

Spoiler

This might be the best thing from the event.

Oh and you can buy this adapter for like $20-30 or $1-5 china brand.

 

[Newline]

will still take me three attempts to plug it in

 

[Pai Pai Master]

So sick of Lightning, when will they stop forcing her on us?

 

[panty]

Really?

 

[Solo]

Looks like a tampon

 

[dave is ok]

Apple: "Fuck you and fuck your peripherals!"

 

[Davedough]

Apple: "Fuck you and fuck your peripherals!"

Pretty much this.

 

[rpmurphy]

That broken picture's URL... >_>

 

[Ryck]

Apple: "Fuck you and fuck your peripherals!"

I remember when the iMac first came out and people said the exact same thing cause it was USB only.


"WHAT ABOUT ALL MY SCSI PERIPHERALS WAH"

 

[GhettoGamer]

A data cable that will let you put it in 100% of the time.

Giggity

 

[Gentleman Jack]

A data cable that will let you put it in 100% of the time. Not like this shit:

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Scumbag+USB.+what+the+nigger+you+looking+at_691260_3463456.jpg

???

Also unlike this shit:

 

[Ryck]

A data cable that will let you put it in 100% of the time.

 

[Guevara]

Apple: "Fuck you and fuck your peripherals!"

This shit right here. I never had a problem connecting the cable, I do have a problem with forced obsolescence.

 

[Radec]

Haha

 

[Lothars]

This shit right here. I never had a problem connecting the cable, I do have a problem with forced obsolescence.

agreed, the cable they have used for as long as I remember is great, I don't see the need to change it other than making people rebuy new cables.

 

[Dead Prince]

get that shit patented Apple.

 

[eznark]

cableutionary

 

[Radec]

I guess we're done with the iPhone 5 now, so yeah, this shit is the best thing that the iPhone 5 has to offer. lol

 

[Aiii]

The only good thing I can say about this cable is that you don't need to have a certain side of it up to plug it in.

Yeah, that's all.

Now I have to throw out all my other iPod cables around my house and at work and replace them with 30 dollar new ones from the Apple Store.

 

[Stet]

agreed, the cable they have used for as long as I remember is great, I don't see the need to change it other than making people rebuy new cables.

This is the best mindset for a stagnating technological marketplace.

 

[jooey]

get that shit patented Apple.

Are you a shareholder?

 

[Guevara]

But the worst part about this is that it isn't a change to a standard like Micro USB.

 

[Canis lupus]

" A data cable that will let you put it in 100% of the time. Not like this shit:"

Not like what?

 

[ultron87]

The other end of this thing is still USB, right?

At least my AC adapters will still work.

 

[MRORANGE]

umm?

 

[eznark]

But the worst part about this is that it isn't a change to a standard like Micro USB.

If they can't potentially sue you for it, Apple doesn't want to make it.

 

[faceless007]

Is reversible really a thing people were clamoring for? Really? Every iPod cable I have--both official and knockoff--has some logo or marking on the front. It ain't hard.

Also, the old 30-pin had a lot of pins used for things like audio and video out and audio recording. Are they just ditching all that secondary functionality?

 

[Swag]

The fact that this thing is reversible is amazing, if only my current phone had it so I wouldn't have to shine a light on my mini USB when I want to plug my phone in before bed.

 

[Plywood]

Re-host your picture and check the URL the bloody url next time.

 

[alphaNoid]

Add .5" and a new docking cable. CRAZY INNOVATION!!!

 

[Jburton]

Lol, if a new plug on the end of a wire is what counts for innovation these days at Apple then thats pretty sad.

smh.

 

[bPod]

am I the only one who sees faces?

 

[Razek]

Hold on a second. Isn't the reason cables are non-reversible is because they need to go in a certain way due to the socket type? I don't see how this is innovative. Any company could do this, but they would also have to change the standard for the socket as will, which is impractical to impossible (usb for example).

Edit: Oh, it uses an adapter? So that adapter doesn't go in any way then.
Edit2: Seems I'm beaten anyways, somebody came up with a way to do usb without an adapter. Nice!

 

[Lothars]

This is the best mindset for a stagnating technological marketplace.

lol...wow, So your delusion is that since I don't want to have different cables for every device I own, I want stagnating technology?

 

[Stabby McSter]

Lol, if a new plug on the end of a wire is what counts for innovation these days at Apple then thats pretty sad.

smh.

hmm

 

[HamPster PamPster]

They are still using cables?

I figured we be on to wireless docking and charging by now

 

[Dude Abides]

Yes! I love buying new chargers!

 

[Stet]

lol...wow, So your delusion is that since I don't want to have different cables for every device I own, I want stagnating technology?

They're improving a cable. The cable comes with a new device. "If it ain't broke" should not apply to technology.

 

[whitehawk]

umm?

holy shit

 

[tino]

Just like in FF13 you can't tell the gender?

 

[ultron87]

Wait, does this thing not even have a faster transfer speed than the old cable?

 

[eznark]

Wait, does this thing not even have a faster transfer speed than the old cable?

Who gives a shit, it's reversible!

 

[Nevasleep]

So glad they didn't use Micro-USB, I hate it!.

 

[EvetS]

What happened to the EU mandatory unified charger standard?

 

[ThaneKrios]

am I the only one who sees faces?

Can't unsee :O

 

[Radec]

Wait, does this thing not even have a faster transfer speed than the old cable?

Who needs speed when you can plug it in 100% of the time!

 

[PetriP-TNT]

I know people are downplaying the reversable part but it quite honestly is one of those daily annoyances. My computer is down on the floor and every time I need to change a stick I need to go ly dow so I can put it correcly in (eventhough I am always 100% sure I am putting it right way in)

 

[Lothars]

They're improving a cable. The cable comes with a new device. "If it ain't broke" should not apply to technology.

Is it really improving though? does it provide better speeds? I am just not seeing the improvment in this cable.

 

[Nilaul]

Mini usb says hi (theres also a mini usb 3.0)

 

[eznark]

I know people are downplaying the reversable part but it quite honestly is one of those daily annoyances. My computer is down on the floor and every time I need to change a stick I need to go ly dow so I can put it correcly in (eventhough I am always 100% sure I am putting it right way in)

Why wouldn't you just mark the top of the plug?