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drewprops · 2014-07-18, 10:51

This is the biggest DUH!!! heard 'round the world.

Here's The Cabin.

Why doesn't Apple resolve ALL of their charging solutions around MagSafe linkages?

And for that matter, I think the earphones should work this way as well.

It would be brilliant.

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Yontsey · 2014-07-18, 12:03

I saw this on Kickstarter and I LOVE the idea, but I hate the fact that it requires a case. It would be great if Apple adopted this idea for future iPhones.

torifile · 2014-07-18, 12:56

What's wrong with the lightning port? I like it.

Besides, could you imagine the shit storm that would ensue if Apple changed the connection so soon?

drewprops · 2014-07-18, 13:10

Oh yeah, Tori, it's too late now.

But imagine the future that could have been.

Of course from what I understand the transformer necessary to charge a Macbook Pro would be overkill for a phone or tablet.

Still...

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Brad · 2014-07-18, 13:10

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Originally Posted by torifile

What's wrong with the lightning port? I like it.

Lightning is nice, but it doesn't have the easy breakaway detachment that MagSafe has. Since people so often connect and disconnect their iDevices for charging, this seems like a clever improvement.

turbulentfurball · 2014-07-18, 13:43

I have my doubts about this. The whole point of the MagSafe adaptor is that it disconnects when yanked away suddenly from a reasonably heavy laptop. Surely the magnet would be too strong to prevent a very light phone from flying across the room. The iPhone 5 is hardly a heavy brick.

Dave · 2014-07-18, 15:37

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Originally Posted by turbulentfurball

I have my doubts about this. The whole point of the MagSafe adaptor is that it disconnects when yanked away suddenly from a reasonably heavy laptop. Surely the magnet would be too strong to prevent a very light phone from flying across the room. The iPhone 5 is hardly a heavy brick.

MagSafe also prevents breaking something when you pick your device up and walk away while it's still plugged in. Go ahead, ask me how I know that this can break something...

Eugene · 2014-07-18, 23:28

MagSafe is also bulkier and much of the reasoning behind Lightning was size reduction. I feel it's overkill the n such a small device. As for breaking things. When's the last time you got up and a Lightning cable didn't break away cleanly? Someone should just implement a Lightning cable with a MagSafe breakaway connector in the middle.

Dave · 2014-07-19, 13:56

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Originally Posted by Eugene

MagSafe is also bulkier and much of the reasoning behind Lightning was size reduction. I feel it's overkill the n such a small device. As for breaking things. When's the last time you got up and a Lightning cable didn't break away cleanly? Someone should just implement a Lightning cable with a MagSafe breakaway connector in the middle.

Specifically with a Lightning cable? Never. I've done it more than once with other cables, though.

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drewprops Space Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	2014-07-18, 10:51 This is the biggest DUH!!! heard 'round the world. Here's The Cabin. Why doesn't Apple resolve ALL of their charging solutions around MagSafe linkages? And for that matter, I think the earphones should work this way as well. It would be brilliant. ... Steve Jobs ate my cat's watermelon. Captain Drew on Twitter
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Yontsey AD SPACE FOR SALE Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cleveland-ish, OH	2014-07-18, 12:03 I saw this on Kickstarter and I LOVE the idea, but I hate the fact that it requires a case. It would be great if Apple adopted this idea for future iPhones. Die young and save yourself.... @yontsey
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torifile Less than Stellar Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Durham, NC	2014-07-18, 12:56 What's wrong with the lightning port? I like it. Besides, could you imagine the shit storm that would ensue if Apple changed the connection so soon?
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drewprops Space Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Atlanta	2014-07-18, 13:10 Oh yeah, Tori, it's too late now. But imagine the future that could have been. Of course from what I understand the transformer necessary to charge a Macbook Pro would be overkill for a phone or tablet. Still... ... Steve Jobs ate my cat's watermelon. Captain Drew on Twitter
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turbulentfurball Right Honourable Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Québec	2014-07-18, 13:43 I have my doubts about this. The whole point of the MagSafe adaptor is that it disconnects when yanked away suddenly from a reasonably heavy laptop. Surely the magnet would be too strong to prevent a very light phone from flying across the room. The iPhone 5 is hardly a heavy brick.
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Eugene careful with axes Join Date: May 2004 Location: Hillsborough, CA	2014-07-18, 23:28 MagSafe is also bulkier and much of the reasoning behind Lightning was size reduction. I feel it's overkill the n such a small device. As for breaking things. When's the last time you got up and a Lightning cable didn't break away cleanly? Someone should just implement a Lightning cable with a MagSafe breakaway connector in the middle.
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