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So, we know that the iPhone 5 will come with a different connector than what we’re used to seeing. However, if you have some devices with a 30-pin connector laying around, the iPhone 5′s new Lightning connector is probably going to cause some problems. That’s where Apple‘s new adapters come in – they were detailed earlier today at Apple’s event, but the company didn’t talk pricing while it was up on stage.

Prices for these adapters have now surfaced on Apple’s website, however you’re going to have to hand over some cash to get one. The regular old Lightning to 30-pin adapter is going to set you back $29, whereas if you want a Lightning to 30-pin adapter with a 0.2 meter (about 8 inches) cable, you’ll have to shell out $39. Apple also has a Lightning-USB cable to connect your shiny new iDevice to your Mac or PC available for $19.

The prices on the Lightning adapters seem a little on the high end, but to be fair, the price of the Lightning-USB cable is the same price as the old 30-pin to USB cable was – $19. Apple is probably going to get a few complaints about those $29 and $39 price tags, but it looks like you’ll be stuck paying up if you have a 30-pin device you’d like to connect to your iPhone 5. These new adapters and cables are compatible with the iPhone 5, the 5th generation iPod Touch, and the 7th generation iPod Nano, but Apple warns on the listings for the adapters that they won’t support all 30-pin devices.

Which devices are being left unsupported is currently a mystery. All three are available for purchase now, and while the Lightning-USB cable appears to be shipping immediately, the two adapters won’t be shipping until sometime in October. What do you think of these prices – are they too high, or are they something you can live with?

iPhone 5 Lightning connector adapters priced is written by Eric Abent & originally posted on SlashGear.
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The Sony NEX-5N, with it’s goodly APS-C sized sensor and decent video quality, still has a couple of knocks against it as a video cam: its bitty size makes it hard to rig up and it doesn’t dissipate heat well. Tinkerer Richard Gale has addressed those tics with his prototype NEX-5N cinema housing, by adding a heat sink and fan to stop the overheating problem and a possible anamorphic adapter and matte box to accommodate filters and gels. The provisional £1,500 price ($2,400) would get you the housing, NEX-5N with kit lens, 5″ Sony LCD, and accessories, while the anamorphic kit with the matte box is still just a concept with no price tag. Neither idea will happen unless he gets enough orders, but wearing the boxy black outfit might finally give the petite mirrorless cam a shot of big-boy film cred.

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Cinema rig takes the heat out of your NEX-5N, lets you slide in the accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 20:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s already a few options available for folks looking to pair their ANT+ device (i.e. a Garmin sport watch or cycling computer) with their iPhone, but it looks like Garmin is now about to get in on the act itself. While details are fairly light, the device sketched out above has turned up at the FCC for the requisite testing and approval, and it’s definitely an ANT+ adapter for the iPhone, which we can only presume will work in conjunction with an app of some sort. Hopefully Garmin will fill in some of those remaining details sooner rather than later.

Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone hits the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A while back, you probably splurged for that insert–iPod–sound–system–here thinking you’d get some pretty good mileage out of it. If you also jumped ship at some point along the way (read: switched to Android), CableJive can help keep your bookshelf system cranking for a little while longer. The dockBoss+ adapter features micro-USB and audio plugs opposite a 30-pin connector, the latter of which fits nicely in one of the eight quadrillion iOS-compatible sound systems currently on the market. Now, you can port that valuable charging action to your existing handset — plus, the accessory also features a built-in charge converter for FireWire-enabled cables and docking stations, if needed. Not only that, but the dockBoss+ will also work in tandem with your iOS-centric car or home stereo — unless you’re still clinging to the factory head unit in your VW Beetle… bummer. Those looking to pick one up can do so starting September 28th for $30; a handful of Lincolns is much easier on the ol’ wallet than a brand new one of these, that’s for sure.

*Assuming, of course, that you’re cool with a few cables hanging out, and that your handset actually uses micro-USB.

[Thanks, Gregor]

dockBoss+ adapter brings iOS speaker dock compatibility to Android, BlackBerry and WP7 handsets* originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in July, we caught a glimpse of the Voomote One — Zero1.tv’s universal remote adapter for iPhone and iPod Touch users. Now, the company has just announced a slimmer, iPad compatible successor to its bulky peripheral, with the Voomote Zapper. Slated to debut at IFA later today, this paperclip-sized dongle attaches to your iDevice’s 30-pin connector, allowing you to remotely control any A / V gadget with the help of Zero1.tv’s free and customizable iOS app. The Zapper’s Room Control feature also lets you catalog all your infrared devices by location, while controlling multiple systems with a single button, thanks to its One View function. Its iPad-optimized TV Guide, meanwhile, allows you to fire up your favorite shows with even greater ease, using the app’s graphically-displayed programming schedules. No word yet on pricing or availability, but you can zap your way past the break for the full press release.

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Zero1.tv’s Voomote Zapper brings remote-controlled universality to iOS users originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 03:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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