Reviews for Lightning to 30-pin Adapter

Yes this adapter works for the gen 7 Nano, but the lighting adapter is offset on the Nano and plug is centered on the 30 pin part. So if you are using this to enable the use of your gen 7 on an accessory that's gen 6 or lower it will rather annoying. It will sit crooked on your accessory.

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.

First off, it does its job perfectly, the 30 pin cords connect flush with the body of the adapter and it allows you to charge, sync, and play music/video. The only thing I didn't like about it is that if you use this with a doc your device will lean back and it seems to bend the charing pins in your device. Other than that its a great product (except for the $30 price tag!)

I like that I have the option of the adapter, the down side is that it doesn't fit through my case like the cable does. Had I realized this prior to purchase I would have bought another cable instead of 2 adapters. It would be nice if the adapter was modified to be able to fit through a case.

On the new Gen Nano the adapters sits off to one side because of the placement of the connection. Looks odd especially when docked to a speaker system. Also adds to the flimsyness. They should be available in matching colours but so far, I can't find any other colour but white.
Despite that, it seems to work well but I hope it gets re-designed so the adapter fits squarely to the base of the Nano

The adapter worked fine with my docking station, it is just very big and makes the phone stick out of the dock quite a bit. I don't know why it couldn't be made any smaller.

worked on my phone great but when i put my case on it, no go. Get the cord instead.

I purchased this to use with my old iPhone 4S cords. I thought that it was a great idea until I realized what an annoyance the shape was. Because it is so wide and the lightning plug so small, I can't use the cord with my phone when I have my phone case on it! the extra width doesn't fit into the spot at the bottom of the case that is provided to let the cord in. Wish Apple had of thought of this when they manufactured it. Would have been easy enough to taper the end.

As a converter to change an original Apple 30-pin charge/sync cable to Lightning it works well. At least until until you try to connect it to an iP5 in a case, then not so much.

As a converter for dock-type 30-pin connectors it is sketchy. The plastic that surrounds the 30-pin connector to form the "socket" is thin-walled and flexible. Not very robust. For dock accessories without a rear support your iOS device wobbles precariously in space. The lightning connector has very little surface area to support and lock in. Under the weight of an iPad ... doubtful. Next gen docks (if any are released) will need to be substantially redesigned to properly support iOS products with Lightning connectors.

What makes iPhones and iPads useable given that they don't have replaceable batteries is access to lots of charging options. You know if you use your iOS device heavily that recharge power is not optional. Access to 30-pin power was becoming almost ubiquitous. Now have to carry an adapter or length of cable around at all times, at least for the foreseeable future.

My suggestion is to go with the 0.2m adapter because it will work with cases and won't stress your older docks or the Lightning connector on your new iOS device. The 0.2m cable isn't "Apple sleek" but it works.

Plus:
Solid design which will physically support your iPhone 5 in any open dock. Works seamlessly with all my accessories allowing for charging and audio transmission.

Minus:
Very small and easy to loose and will not work with any iPhone case. Video out didn't work with my Apple HDMI 30-pin AV adapter must buy a lightning to digital AV adapter.