Lightning to 30-pin Adapter, EarPods cost $29 each from Apple

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in iPhone edited January 2014
Pricing for Apple's new iOS device accessories has been revealed, and the Lightning to 30-pin Adapter will cost $29, a Lightning USB cable is $39, and the new EarPods are sold separately for $29.

The prices can be found in Apple's newly updated online store. The standard Lightning to 30-pin Adapter comes in a compact size and allows many, but not all, 30-pin accessories to work with newer devices like the iPhone 5.

Apple's official product description notes that both video out and iPod out are not supported with the Lightning to 30-pin Adapter.

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If the compact adapter isn't a good fit for your accessories, Apple also offers a 0.2-meter cable that accomplishes the same task for $39. Both adapters are advertised as available to ship in October.

Also available in Apple's online store are the new EarPod headphones. The EarPods come with a remote and mic, like previous Apple headphones, and are priced at $29.

"The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic are designed to rest comfortably inside ? and stay inside ? a variety of ear types," the product description reads. "The audio quality is so superior, they rival high-end headphones that cost hundreds of dollars more."

The new accessory is listed as compatible with a plethora of Apple's portable devices, including all generations of iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. The oldest compatible advertised device is the third-generation iPod, which debuted before the click-wheel.

Finally, Apple is also offering a Lightning to USB Cable for $19. It is the same USB syncing and charging cable that ships with the new iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPod nano.
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  • Reply 1 of 40


    Hmm...debating giving the EarPods a try.  Wonder how long until some reviews are out about them...

  • Reply 2 of 40


    Total BS. $30 for the adapter is greedy as all get go.

  • Reply 3 of 40


    Just wait for Samsung to copy it, for $10 (maybe even wait for Samsung to say this was a "natural evolution" of cables - "prior art" if you will, to keep from getting sued).image

  • Reply 4 of 40
    The adapter is 50% more than the cable?

    Pretty ridiculous.

    I will probably pick up an extra cable @ 20 bucks (which isn't too outrageous,) but I don't really see the point of these adapters.
  • Reply 5 of 40


    well, thinking that the old 30-pin was all-analog and this is now all-digital, and the thing is big, there is probably as much cpu power in this adapter as there was in a first-gen ipod. :-)


     


    don't think apple tries to make money on this thing, as it's really a stop gap that they need as they had to change the connector design, finally; and looking at all the built-in car connectivity found in many vehicles, they had to find a way for a smooth migration.


     


    it's probably a cost-based pricing, honestly.


     


    Florian.

  • Reply 6 of 40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Freshmaker View Post


    Hmm...debating giving the EarPods a try.  Wonder how long until some reviews are out about them...



    I am thinking the same thing. I hope somebody has a review today on them.

  • Reply 7 of 40
    rhyderhyde Posts: 294member
    Is it USB 3?
  • Reply 8 of 40
    good lord! i guess apple's legendary profit margins extend to their cables and adapters too.

    i'll wait for monoprice.
  • Reply 9 of 40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DeanSolecki View Post



    The adapter is 50% more than the cable?

    Pretty ridiculous.

    I will probably pick up an extra cable @ 20 bucks (which isn't too outrageous,) but I don't really see the point of these adapters.


     


    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Captain J View Post


    Total BS. $30 for the adapter is greedy as all get go.



    It's because the adapter has a processor to convert digital signals (from Lightning iOS devices) to analog audio and video.

  • Reply 10 of 40


    Considering many of us have chargers/cables at work, in our cars and at home buying adapters would add $60 to $90 plus tax to the cost of buying an iPhone 5.  Buying just the cables would add $40 to $60 to the cost plus tax. That is not chump change.

  • Reply 11 of 40

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    Originally Posted by filburt View Post


     


    It's because the adapter has a processor to convert digital signals (from Lightning iOS devices) to analog audio and video.



    I got that, but considering many of us would have to buy two or three of them that is a lot of money. They might have been generous with the cost or given one with the phone. They are not a poor company.

  • Reply 12 of 40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by filburt View Post


     


    It's because the adapter has a processor to convert digital signals (from Lightning iOS devices) to analog audio and video.



     


    I think you are correct that the adapter must have a chip inside; maybe similar to a thunderbolt cable.  For that reason, I think you won't see a third party cable any time soon, if ever.  Maybe Apple will come out with a thunderbolt to lightning cable soon?

  • Reply 13 of 40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by florianvk View Post


    well, thinking that the old 30-pin was all-analog and this is now all-digital, and the thing is big, there is probably as much cpu power in this adapter as there was in a first-gen ipod. :-)


     


    don't think apple tries to make money on this thing, as it's really a stop gap that they need as they had to change the connector design, finally; and looking at all the built-in car connectivity found in many vehicles, they had to find a way for a smooth migration.


     


    it's probably a cost-based pricing, honestly.


     


    Florian.



     


    Yes, isn't such a quirky coincidence that at-cost pricing ends with a 9!?  I'm so glad that I'm not the only one who recognizes that Apple isn't a for-profit company.  Oh, wait...  honestly!

  • Reply 14 of 40

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    Originally Posted by AppleInsider View Post



    Apple's official product description notes that both video out and iPod out are not supported with the Lightning to 30-pin Adapter.


     


    So can it be inferred that the iPhone 5 itself has no method of outputting line-level audio or HDMI video, and the only way to connect an iPhone 5 to a TV would be with the AppleTV box & Airplay streaming?


     


    That would be a real step backwards IMO.  I really like being able to hook up my iPhone to TVs (not necessarily my own) for slideshows...

  • Reply 15 of 40
    deal with it...how else would Apple change the way the iPhone connects without causing a ruckus like this? Charge $10 for the adapter/cable? Just wait. I guarantee by the time the phone is officially released some Chinese knock off will be on eBay for $5
  • Reply 16 of 40


    Why does the article's summary text incorrectly state the Lightning USB cable is $39, then correct itself further down the article to say the Lightning to USB cable is $19? Thanks for making all the complicated accessories and their pricing more complicated....

  • Reply 17 of 40
    Well, I called it. No AV output at the moment (neither through the adapter nor through new accessories), and the new iPods are already out... Like I mentioned in another thread, this iPhone is a downgrade in terms of connectivity.

    Thumbs up for the EarPods though, I'm ordering some right now.
  • Reply 18 of 40

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Captain J View Post


    Considering many of us have chargers/cables at work, in our cars and at home buying adapters would add $60 to $90 plus tax to the cost of buying an iPhone 5.  Buying just the cables would add $40 to $60 to the cost plus tax. That is not chump change.



     


    Don't go out to dinner this week?  I mean, since when is going out less than $150 round-trip?  Or, if going out is $30 for you, just trade that in for an adapter that week.  Now, I do wish Apple wouldn't need to shake us down for every nickel, but that little no-fuss connector puts me on the net positive.  I'm getting an iPhone 5 pronto on Friday.

  • Reply 19 of 40
    swssws Posts: 44member

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Captain J View Post


    Considering many of us have chargers/cables at work, in our cars and at home buying adapters would add $60 to $90 plus tax to the cost of buying an iPhone 5.  Buying just the cables would add $40 to $60 to the cost plus tax. That is not chump change.



    Im not picking on you. Just on this statement because many people are feeling the way you do.


     


    The thing is. It costs money to convert from legacy hardware to the cutting edge stuff.


     


    Would it be cheaper and easier for everyone if Apple stuck with the 30pin? OFCOURSE!!!!


     


    But Apple is not in this field to stick with the status quo. Innovation. It comes at a price.


     


    As stated, this converter is not just a few wires that turns 30 pins into 9. It's a digital to analog converter.


     


    Out with the old, in with the new.


     


    If you can't swing the price tag, perhaps the latest tech is not for you. . . . . .

  • Reply 20 of 40

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    Originally Posted by filburt View Post


     


    It's because the adapter has a processor to convert digital signals (from Lightning iOS devices) to analog audio and video.



     


    Which costs Apple about $.17 when purchased in bulk, like they do.

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