Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (0.2 m)

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2.5 out of 5 stars

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not good at all.

    • Written by from Arlington

    6 of 6 people found this useful

    You're gonna be able to attach to old accessories for your iPhone 4S, I didn't have any problem with the sound, what I couldn't understand is Why Apple design this cable with an thick plug!!.
    If you want to use it with a case or even a bumper, you better have an case with a big hole to connect it, or have your iPhone naked, otherwise forget about it!!!

    Was this useful? Not good at all.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Does the job...but

    • Written by from Benicia

    15 of 19 people found this useful

    Great idea from Apple, but it does not seem like much thought was put into it's development. The problem is that .2 meters (7.87 inches) is just not long enough. My iPod is connected via this adapter to a male 30 pin that stands maybe 3 inches tall. Picture this, the cord goes straight up and loops back down (due to how short it is). Because of this, the iPod will not even lay flat on my desk. When I attempt to lay it flat, the 30 pin tends to lift up, breaking the connection. I feel sorry for the people needing to plug their iPod into something taller. Make the cables at least 1' or 2' as these lengths are much easier to work with.

    Was this useful? Does the job...but

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Will not allow charging of iPad Mini via Klipsch

    • Written by from Plano

    7 of 10 people found this useful

    Purpose was to connect iPad mini to Klipsch speakers used with older version iPod mini.

    Sound came through but the iPad Mini would not charge.

    Was this useful? Will not allow charging of iPad Mini via Klipsch

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    WAYTOO SHORT OF A CORD

    • Written by from LOS ANGELES

    16 of 17 people found this useful

    This OVERPRICED piece of equipment is too short, will come out of the socket when moved a LITTLE bit.. (very upsetting when your DRIVING) who thought that 7.26 INCHES was a great length?? The socket to connect this is in my CENTER CONSOLE.. I can barely move this thing without it coming unplugged.TERRIBLE

    Was this useful? WAYTOO SHORT OF A CORD

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    close but no cigar

    • Written by from League City

    11 of 17 people found this useful

    fits well, charges the phone however, unable to stream Pandora (the reason i bought it). i have a 2011 C63 Benz. deal is the 4S works perfectly with the provided 30pin cable. here is a twist. if i connect the 4S to the factory cable and play pandora and then with the adapter cable connected to the i5 unplug the 4S and hurry and plug the 5 with the adapter cable it plays. doesn't show what is playing but works. can't figure out if the phone needs and update or the car. or maybe the cable has a glitch. i don't know but was a 40 dollar chance and it bit me. any help would be appreciated.

    Was this useful? close but no cigar

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Save $20

    • Written by from Indianapolis

    33 of 133 people found this useful

    Some of you are complaining about the price of this adapter. The solution is simple
    just purchase the Lightining to USB cable for $19 and plug it into your existing charger. VOILA! You Save $20

    Was this useful? Save $20

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't work with accessories that require the lightning form factor

    • Written by from Winnetka

    7 of 8 people found this useful

    For some reason, the lightning end of the adapter is substantially larger than the same end on the USB to lightning cable, so this will not work with anything the depends on that specific form factor. For example, I have a car mount that the cable is supposed to snap into, but it is made for the USB to lightning cable and this one doesn't fit in the mount.

    It seems to work ok otherwise, but it is definitely too expensive.

    Was this useful? Doesn't work with accessories that require the lightning form factor

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    30 pin to lightening adapter- Short, stiff cord with bulky lightening end

    • Written by from Sudbury

    13 of 15 people found this useful

    Good -it charges and plays back itunes with my ihome.

    BAD - it has a too short, very stiff cord. Cord actually can stand up straight on it's own unlike the flexible charger that comes with the phone.

    BAD - the lightening end too thick so and I have to take off the case, unlike the 29.00 adapter which fits without taking off the case.

    BAD - Expensive. This Was a gift otherwise I suggest taking a chance on the knockoffs first.

    Was this useful? 30 pin to lightening adapter- Short, stiff cord with bulky lightening end

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Does not charge iPad

    • Written by from Minneapolis

    22 of 25 people found this useful

    Disappointed that it only performs half of its required function--I can use it to play music on speaker devices, but it does not charge. I consider this a major defect in this product, which, as many have noted, was not cheap.

    Was this useful? Does not charge iPad

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Lightning to 30-pin adapter....

    • Written by from Griswold

    31 of 34 people found this useful

    I am sure this would work to charge and what not, but the soul purpose why I got it, it did not. It would not play my music in my 08 VW Jetta SE.

    Was this useful? Lightning to 30-pin adapter....

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    useless cable

    • Written by from jamaica

    18 of 21 people found this useful

    I originally bought this cable because I have a Composite set up to play my video I do not have HDMI On my TV So if you're thinking to buy this adapter so that you can use your composite set up To play video from your iPhone it will not work

    Was this useful? useless cable

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Won't charge my phone...

    • Written by from Kailua

    29 of 31 people found this useful

    2 stars because the cable won't charge my phone wihen plugged in to my existing 30-pin system that came with my car (Mini Cooper, Harmon Kardon). Music plays fine, sounds great! However, if I can't charge my phone at the same time I will constantly be worrying if my battery is running down. Or if my battery is already low, I won't be able to recharge OR play any music...bummer! Kinda defeats the purpose, huh?!

    Was this useful? Won't charge my phone...

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Ridiculously overpriced-works with case on but not with docking stations

    • Written by from Forest Hills

    68 of 71 people found this useful

    This adapter works with a case on, unlike the $10 cheaper version, and is great for my car but doesn't work very well with an alarm clock dock. I'm really not happy that Apple greedily charges $40 for this simple adapter (without even including one with the purchase of a new iPhone 5!) and I'll still have to buy the $29 version for my alarm clock and hope that it works! Having to spend $70 for two little adapters is ridiculous, might as well have bought a new alarm clock dock already built for iPhone 5--but of course those don't even exist. :-\

    Was this useful? Ridiculously overpriced-works with case on but not with docking stations

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Erratic, Expensive and Short

    • Written by from North Easton

    83 of 84 people found this useful

    I bought one of these. Right off he bat I could see it was too short to be useful. Needs 6-9 more inches. It did work. Then it didn't. Then it did. No idea what was going on. Certainly not worth the $40 price. I took it back and will wait for the Apple store to get more adapters, which are also overpriced, but do work just fine.

    Was this useful? Erratic, Expensive and Short

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