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Apple's Lightning to 30-Pin Adapter Begins Shipping

Apple has just begun notifying the first wave of customers who ordered the company's new Lightning to 30-pin Adapter that their orders are now shipping. MacRumors has received word from several readers located in Australia that their orders are now in transit, with one reader's shipping notification indicating that his shipment is due to be delivered on October 9.

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Apple is offering two versions of the adapter, a $29 direct plug adapter and a $39 adapter with a short cable. The adapters allow users to connect their new Lightning-enabled devices such as the iPhone 5 and forthcoming iPod touch and iPod nano models to docks and other accessories designed for the previous 30-pin dock connector.

(Thanks, MudgeeMac and Daniel!)

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Top Rated Comments

178 months ago
Very excited to get my hands on one of these amazing adapters!

It's just an adapter bro :p
Score: 51 Votes (Like | Disagree)
AngerDanger Avatar
178 months ago
they should make a movie about it
It better be written by Aaron Sorkin and/or star Ashton Kutcher.

On second thoughts, why make a whole new movie?

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Score: 18 Votes (Like | Disagree)
GenesisJLS Avatar
178 months ago
Didn't know adapters are front page news now.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
178 months ago
$39... what a bargain! :rolleyes:
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Trakya Avatar
178 months ago
Very excited to get my hands on one of these amazing adapters!

Haha. I think that was meant ironic. :P
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
haruhiko Avatar
178 months ago
Very excited to get my hands on one of these amazing adapters!

magical and revolutionary device at an unbelievable* price :D



*unbelievably high
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)