Connection ipad/iphone to macbook pro takes 30min (at least)!

my ipad air and iphone 5c (latest updated) do not connect to my macbook pro (os x 10.9.4 mavericks).
if i really really want to connect them i have to wait at least 30min!
Normal?
Thanks for helping me =)

Hello kikipepe
For issues with your iOS devices not being seen in iTunes, check out the article below to troubleshooting that issue and get it sorted out and working again.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1591
Regards,
-Norm G.

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