Lightning to 30-pin Adapter

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Don't bother

    • Written by from CHESTNUT HILL

    I purchased the adapter to use with my Sony Dream Machine (not sure of the model, but it looks like the ICF-CS10iP so that might be it). It charged the device, which was good, but the audio was terrible, and also mono (I could hear the backup singers, but not the lead singer). If I tilted the phone a bit to the left on the adapter, it played in stereo, but it still sounded like garbage (and looked stupid too). Also, as others have mentioned, the phone sits perched on the tiny adapter, which angles slightly backward, with no support, so I worried about damaging the adapter, or much worse, the phone itself. If the adapter actually worked I would have solved that by making a shim out of foam or something, for the phone to lean on. (My next step is to try the corded adapter, which I'll review separately.) On a positive note, however, my iPhone case worked fine with this adapter. I have a Vineyard Vines case that is made by CaseMate and is very slim. The bottom of the case is almost entirely cut away, so all the ports are accessible.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not if you have a case.

    • Written by from Anacortes

    Functionally OK, no longer allowing me to play music in dock with screen off. Biggest issue: I must now take my case off to plug it into the music dock. Included charging cable fits fine in the case - if a future product iteration allowed 1/4 to 1/2 inch of cable-width extension it'd work.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Lightnig won't work on my dock

    • Written by from Westhoughton

    I have bought two different lightning adapters for my iPod 5th gen, but they don't play music they only charge! It's a complete waste of money as I just want my music to play

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Adaptor is Efficient

    • Written by from Corry

    Works fine w/ iSkin Claro case, on iPhone5. A little pricey, in my opinion.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Works flawlessly

    • Written by from Sunriver

    Works with my iPad mini and iPhone 5 including with cases on (both Marware and Casemate cases). Would rate it a 5 star if it wasn't so expensive.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Does work with tech21 'Impactology' case

    • Written by from Clawson

    Just bought two iPhone 5s, both with tech21's "Impactology" silicone case, and this adaptor works perfectly.

    11 of 15 people found this useful

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Connection not long enough

    • Written by from Greenwood

    I would have no problem giving this a 5 star rating if the adapter would work with a case on the phone. So far I have used an inexpensive CaseCrown Lux Glider and the Tech-21 Impact Mesh and neither supports the 30 pin to lightning adapter for the dock or older version cable. If Apple would fix this issue and be willing to replace the two adapters I already own, I would gladly give it 5 stars!!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not compatible with all 30-pin cables

    • Written by from Elmville

    I bought one of these to connect to an iPad dock-to-VGA cable. Since that cable works with iPad 1, 2, 3, my assumption is that it would work with iPad 4. Of course, Apple doesn't tell you which cables it does not work with. This is one of those cables. $35 down the drain on an adaptor that is compatible with the iPad4 but not other iPad accessories.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Check your case first!

    • Written by from Mount Tremper

    We have four iPhones in our family, each with a different case from a different manufacturer. This adapter did not work with any of them.
    Buyer Beware!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Adapter works with the Otter hard case

    • Written by from ARLINGTON

    I have a Otter hard case and the adapter fits the charger slot.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Problem with Adapter and MBZ S550

    • Written by from Irvine

    Interesting: 30 pin works fine in 2013 MBZ S550 with old iPod. 8 pin Adapter shuts down about every 30 seconds and recycles with iPodTouch. Any clue if this is an adapter issue or an MBZ issue or even a a Touch issue?

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

    • Written by from Huntersville

    The material just before the pin is so wide that it won't make the connection with the hard shell case I have for my iPhone. I would have to remove/replace the case every time -- what a pain.

    They should have made the Pin longer so if your phone is in a case, it still can make the connection.

    I have no problem with the one that came with the i5 but now I have to carry that one everywhere to get a charge. I wanted to use the adapter on my iMac connection as an alternate.

    Save your $$ and just use the one that came with the original packaging.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

    • Written by from Moosomin

    I have had this product for 3 months now and I love it. I didn't have to buy a new docking station for my iPod ^_^ saved me some money buying this instead. plus when i want to get a new charger i don't have to pick and choose, I can get the one I like. It works just like it should. My charger works better with the adaptor than it did with out it. And it not fitting with a case that is normal with any charger or adaptor.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Functions very well

    • Written by from Sunnyvale

    Works very well. Not inconvenient at all.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Lack of "truth in advertising" case

    • Written by from San Jose

    Because I cannot submit this review with no star, so I have to give it 1 star. This adapter is totally useless. In the Apple Store ad it says " intelligent and ultracompact adapter to connect your 30-pin accessories to devices featuring the Lightning connector", but it does not say it does not work with any video accessories. Is this what Apple means by "intelligent"? I just wasted $29 for this useless adapter because I can only it for charging with an old 30-pin charger cable. What a joke! I love Apple products in general, but this one I should call it a shame!

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Nice adapter, but poor decision in the first place.

    • Written by from Caslan

    I dislike apple's switch, primarily because of the purely digital signal coming from their new connector. I really wish they just would have stuck with the 30 pin, although significantly larger.

    But, the adapter. It is sturdy however not too visually appealing. On the device it looks like a growth. However it works and is much needed. As for the expense, considering it sports a Wolfson DAC and solid Apple branded construction, it is not as overpriced as many people claim it is.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    30 pin lightning adaptor

    • Written by from Melbourne

    I purchased 3 of these for vehicles and home,
    Won't charge IPhone 5 when placed in car cradle, or same thing in docking station, and when plugged into iPhone 4 cable in vehicle or on computer with iPad mini.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed

    • Written by from Rotherham

    Bought this adaptor expecting to be able to use my VGA connector to give an important presentation, only to find it wasn't compatible. This was not stated anywhere on the box! (Or what it is compatible with for that matter). I therefore assumed it would work. A complete waste of money for me.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Will not work for video

    • Written by from Mahomet

    I have a 30 pin to RCA A/V cable to can hook up the iPad/iPhone to the video system in our car and on older TV's. This cable worked great with our older iPad and iPhone that used the 30 pin connector. Now that we have upgraded to new devices, this lightning to 30 pin adaptor will not work for video. All we get is audio and no picture.

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Useable, but irritating

    • Written by from Mentor

    It works perfectly well, but doesn't fit with a number of cases. Many iPhone 5 cases have pieces across the bottom so the wide adapter doesn't fit. I only have it in my car so its bearable, I just have to remove my case while I use it. Had I known beforehand I would have gotten the cord adapter. I recommend getting it instead if you plan on using it very often. Its $10 more, but I think worth not having to deal with your case every time you plug it in.

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