I don't understand why Apple has to go with their proprietary Lightning cables

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Apr 6, 2020
12:30:43am

CougarTailDevourer Starter

It would be a lot easier if they just went with USB Type C like every other smart phone maker.

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Originally posted on Apr 6, 2020 at 12:30:43am

Message modified by CougarTailDevourer on Apr 6, 2020 at 12:31:37am

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CougarTailDevourer

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Today's adventure in retail (and answer to Ssebo's question below)

Cougar Junkie

4/5/20 11:45pm

Dollar store is the only place I’ve found toilet paper, it’s crap

akmewg

4/5/20 11:49pm

Ever heard of a website called amazon dot com?

OceanMang

4/5/20 11:49pm

I found one at Walmart for seven and change.

Cougar Junkie

4/5/20 11:51pm

You also contracted a horrid case of the COVID at that Wally World...

OceanMang

4/5/20 11:53pm

you aren't going to find em for less than $10, and don't expect that price

4mack

4/5/20 11:52pm

Why are Android cords so inexpensive ($1!) compared to those for iPhones?

Cougar Junkie

4/5/20 11:56pm

People who buy iPhones new aren't good with money.

SandYFan

4/6/20 12:04am

I bought a 5 pack for $10. Android is the same price.

Malathion

4/6/20 12:10am

A 5 pack of iPhone charging cords?

Cougar Junkie

4/6/20 12:11am

Yep, similar to this one but it said Amazon Basics.

Malathion

4/6/20 12:15am

There you go, you get 5 cords for 10 bucks, that is 2 per cord. And no virus.

Blue for Life

4/6/20 1:09am

Because iPhones are a luxury item, like buying a Louie Vuitton Handbag or a

CougarTailDevourer

4/6/20 12:12am

I bought a used 8+ for $200. Didn't realize Apple would still stick it to me.

Cougar Junkie

4/6/20 12:18am

I don't understand why Apple has to go with their proprietary Lightning cables

CougarTailDevourer

4/6/20 12:30am

To make money and be different. Iirc eu passed some legislation on phone

coug almighty

4/6/20 6:13am

Just got a new MacBook Pro this past week. 4 USBC ports only. Nothing else.

ldssdl

4/6/20 7:14am

iPads and iPhones are all still lightning cables unfortunately

CougarTailDevourer

4/6/20 9:14am

Just like the Samsung flagship phones

CougarVeteran

4/6/20 7:19am

True. But I won't pay those prices either. You can get most of the functionality

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