For outdoor chargers do people just resign themselves to lightning/micro usb converters?

I was at a big electronics store in Akihabara yesterday and while they must have had a selection of 500+ different cases for the iPhone 5, there were no portable chargers specific for the iPhone 5. They had zillions of chargers, but they all required buying an extra lightning / micro usb connector.
On the one hand if I do that I can use the same charger for different devices, including my new Nexus 7.
But is that what everybody does? Manufacturers don't make portable (e.g. rechargeable battery or solar) chargers for the iPhone 5 with lightning connectors built in?
Why on earth did Apple go the route of this non-standard connector when there was a perfectly good micro usb standard out there already?
Thanks,
doug

Look closely at the way you handle the cables. I have never had any cable, Apple or third-party, fail on me.

Similar Messages

The light on my apple tv is blinking furiously. i've held down the menu button, plugged and unplugged it, and just tried restoring it via micro usb. but the restore downloads then says it can't finish because it can't write to the disc. lost lost

how do i get the light on my apple tv to stop blinking? have tried all the recommended methods, including holding down "menu" on remote, plugging and unplugging etc. when i try to restore via itunes it downloads then when it's done says it can't write to disc.

Hi lostinmedford,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that the light is quickly flashing on your Apple TV and you are unable to restore it. According to the attached article, you are working through the correct steps by trying to reset and restore the Apple TV. In this situation, if the restore did not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to have the Apple TV evaluated for service by using the link in the attached article.
Apple TV: About the status light - Apple Support
Flashes quickly
Having issues. Try restarting or waking your Apple TV. If your Apple TV does not start up properly, you might need to reset the Apple TV or restore it to factory settings. See Apple TV (2nd and 3rd generation): Restoring your Apple TV. If this does not resolve the issue, refer to the Service FAQ for additional assistance.
Best regards,
Joe

HT4623 For my Iphone 5, I just got it few weeks ago, but I notice the battry can not last long , is it normal or I have problem with my phone??

For my Iphone 5, I just got it few weeks ago, but I notice the battry can not last long , is it normal or I have problem with my phone??

It does sound like the logic board. It's not uncommon for an iBook with a faulty logic board to work intermittently. You can't count on it, though. It could fail completely at any time.
DT&T Computer Services in Fremont, California has the best deal I've found on logic board replacements. They do free diagnostics, so they would make sure that's what you need, and there is a six-month warranty on the repair.
http://www.dttservice.com/ibookg4.html
I'm always a little sad that people are basing their opinions of Macs on these older iBooks. Yours is the newest iBook in existence, but it's still over five years old — ancient in computer terms.

Downloading a file would bring up an option to open the file or save it - for some reason now it just downloads straight to the download folder. Why? Problem with Firefox or something else?

Downloading a file would normally bring up an option to open the file with the appropriate program or save it - for some reason now it just downloads straight to the download folder. Why? Problem with Firefox or something else? It's very frustrating - sometimes you want the file opened first so it can be discarded or saved to a different location.

Hey. that's great! Thanks for posting back with the outcome.

My iPhone 4 with iOS 6 is making me start to hate Apple. Any App and at any time I open and I can not view it or move for more than 2 minutes, they close themselves. During connections, it also gives this problem and the signal disappears after a few seco

My iPhone 4 with iOS 6 is making me start to hate Apple. Any App and at any time I open and I can not view it or move for more than 2 minutes, they close themselves. During connections, it also gives this problem and the signal disappears after a few seconds back but often the person on the other end has hung up ... I can not stand it anymore, someone suggests something?
Besides these problems, there is the battery, which was bad got worse, she is not lasting more than 10 hours, even without using the phone.
Sometimes it even seems that the problem was solved, but my joy did not last long after I celebrate all the problems return, is incredible ...
thanks.
Sorry my bad Inglês.

Try a reset hold home/sleep buttons until Apple logo appears
If that does not improve try a restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
For your information
We are NOT Apple here we are all users helping other users
so emotion is ignored

I have two iTunes accounts. One was set up for my iPhone; the second was created for my iPad. I just updated my iPhone and it linked my to my second iTunes account instead of y primary. How can I change it back to my primary account?

I have two iTunes accounts. One was set up for my iPhone; the second was created for my iPad. I just updated my iPhone and it linked my to my second iTunes account instead of my primary account. How can I change it back to my primary account?

Hey bjboles,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities.
The article linked below describes what to do after changing your Apple ID, but you can use it as a guide to resolve the incorrect Apple ID account information entered issue that you described.
Apple ID: What to do after you change your Apple ID - Apple Support
Ciao,
-Jason

So all the bookmarks I've "bookmarked" for the past year are just gone - I have a mac, how do I go back & retrieve everything I've ever bookmarked on Firefox?

So all the bookmarks I've "bookmarked" for the past year are just gone - I don't understand why Firefox just doesn't automatically save every bookmark you make each session & put them in a place so you can organize them ... maybe there's some extra step you can take every session to force firefox to do this - I don't know what that is - but am also a bit aggravated that there has to be an extra step to do this - Internet Explorer just auto saves everything you bookmark, why can't Firefox - I see this as a big disadvantage to Firefox that needs to be made much simpler ... I have a mac, how do I go back & retrieve everything I've ever bookmarked on Firefox?
I think all the details are sufficiently covered in the question (which then in filling out the help form Firefox quite sillily made me shorten so I reposted the whole thing in this comment above - just another unnecessary step, seems to be the Firefox norm)
And btw the articles on lost bookmarks, saving bookmarks, etc. - were not helpful at all. Very not helpful. Almost anti-helpful.
I generally like Firefox & use it all the time, but this one area as to bookmarks is very frustrating & causing me to seriously consider not using Firefox at all & switching back to Internet Explorer or another browser like Google Chrome. What's the point of bookmarking something (which by itself indicates you are wanting to save the site link so you can re-find & re-visit it in the future) if Firefox just auto deletes all your bookmarking everytime it starts up? Just a completely user-unfriendly idea.

A possible cause is a problem with the file places.sqlite that stores the bookmarks and the history.
S*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Bookmarks_history_and_toolbar_buttons_not_working_-_Firefox
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/Lost_bookmarks

Hi, I've been playing Smurf's village for a year now and just last week, i tried to get into the app but it keeps rejecting and goes back to the main page. Is there any reason for this? I've been updating the app everytime and now it's not letting me in

Hi, I've been playing Smurf's village for a year now and just last week, i tried to get into the app but it keeps rejecting and goes back to the main page. Is there any reason for this? I've been updating the app everytime and now it's not letting me in. Pls advise. Tq

Reset the device, restart the device, try downloading any other app.
All of these are basic steps that could have been found by a simple search of the forums as a resolution for the issue.

TS1292 I bought a 4 pack of $25 Itunes gift cards and only 2 will activate. For the second two it just keeps asking for my login. No error message just keeps repeating the login

I bought a 4 pack of $25 Itunes gift cards and only 2 will activate. For the second two it just keeps asking for my login. No error message just keeps repeating the login. Is there any way to fix this or did I just lose $50

Report this here:
iTunes Store Support
http://www.apple.com/emea/support/itunes/contact.html

SONY BM10 Power consumption - working current (for outdoor use)

Does anybody know what is the max power consumption in watts or miliwatts and the max working current in mA of the sony bm10 bluetooth receiver.Is it possible to power it with a rechargeable battery pack for outdoor use (no AC outlet) and if so, how many mAh should the battery pack be in order for the bm10 to work for 4 - 5 hours? As i am ignorant about these issues i would really appreciate any help.
Thank you all in advance
Nikos

You should contact Sony Xperia Care
http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/support/contact-us/
"I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." Kurt Cobain (1967-1994)

Which is better for outdoor music bluetooth or airplay speakers?

which is better for outdoor music listening airplay speakers or bluetooth, cost, etc.?

The MacBook Pro has higher specifications, depending
on the model, and then CTO additional upgrades.
The Air does not have a Retina display, but has lesser
specs, so that may make a difference. They still offer a
low-end MB/Pro w/ optical drive, w/o Retina; specs vary;
it may work in your instance. You'd have 14 days to take
a new Apple computer back, so keep that in mind.
Good luck!

I just got a new Mac yesterday and I am trying to connect my Logitech headset for work but can't! I plug it into the USB but nothing pops up and I can't find where I go to look to see if it's connected. HELP!

I just got a new Mac yesterday and I am trying to connect my Logitech headset for work but can't! I plug it into the USB but nothing pops up and I can't find where I go to look to see if it's connected. HELP!

Ask the Verizon store to exchange your iPhone for a different iPhone 4.
UPDATE - Sure, try ckuan's solution first. Then use mine if that fails.
Message was edited by: sberman

I am using a Canon 640 printer and my MPNavigator will not remain open. It pops open then quickly closes. I've used it for several years but it just started doing this. What can I do to fix this problem?

I am using a Canon 640 printer and my MPNavigator will not remain open. It pops open then quickly closes. I've used it for several years but it just started doing this. What can I do to fix this problem?

I had a similar problem with a Canon MP800R under Mac OS X 10.9.2 Mavericks.
In my case, the MP Navigator app in the dock was linking to the wrong file.
It linked to Applications > MP Navigator 2.1.app > Contents > Resources > MP Navigator.app, but it should link to the "main" app, probably under Applications > MP Navigator 2.1.app.
After pulling the correct MP Navigator app file to the dock, I can start MP Navigator again by clicking on it in the dock. However, when clicking on it, a second MP Navigator icon will show up in the dock and stay there until the app is closed. By the way, the MP800R scanner also works (although officially not supported by Canon).

My Iphone 4 32GB started having this issue when I downloaded the 2 last 6.1.X... VOICE CONTROL pops-up even when I sleep and calls random people just by the sound of the snoring... in FACETIME even more annoying. I confirm that it does this day and night

My Iphone 4 32GB started having this issue when I downloaded the 2 last 6.1.X... VOICE CONTROL pops-up even when I sleep and calls random people just by the sound of the snoring... in FACETIME even more annoying. I confirm that it does this day and night

Turn off Voice Control.
Otherwise, basic troubleshooting from the User's Guide is reset, restart, restore (first from backup then as new).

I need a copy of the PDF guide for version 12 I have just installed - the link that appears in searches takes me to version 13. Where can I get the version 12 copy please?

I need a copy of the PDF guide for version 12 I have just installed - the link that appears in searches takes me to version 13. Where can I get the version 12 copy please? (I bought the Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements pack, but have only just installed and started to use).

Hi,
You can find the Help Archives at Adobe Premiere Elements Help | Archive
Regards,
Premiere Elements Team

For outdoor chargers do people just resign themselves to lightning/micro usb converters?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for