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On Sep 13, 2012, at 10:38 AM, "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>

wrote:

To get this back on topic the reason this is important is that it's a consideration with BYOD on the horizon. Or if folks are looking to purchase these things for official use it's relevant to discuss how often they change, what's their business model, and why. (New accessories every year is a show stopper for me for purchasing equipment).

----- Original Message -----
From: "Link, Peter R." <email@hidden>
Date: Thursday, September 13, 2012 13:27
Subject: Re: [Fed-Talk] Iphone 5 is a Fizzle with no Sizzle
To: "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <email@hidden>
Cc: Jim Thomas <email@hidden>, "Link, Peter R." <email@hidden>, "<email@hidden>" <email@hidden>

They both had to do with reducing the space they take, that was in
the presentation or the little video. Apple also said it didn't
need the 30 pins anymore because of wireless syncing and other
things (in the presentation). Of course, that might be a weak
explanation but I don't see it as a money grab (other than the
adapter). The third-party vendors are the ones who will make the
money selling new speakers and gadgets, not so much Apple.

On Sep 13, 2012, at 10:20 AM, "Villano, Paul Mr CIV USA TRADOC" <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:

My gripe is they never said WHY they came up with a new cable & even smaller SIM card. Without an explanation it seems like just another profiteering gesture to charge more money.

On Sep 13, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Jim Thomas <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:

Peter,

Thanks, I didn't notice that until now. Any card reader that isn't a "case" design would pretty much depend on that connection being sturdy enough to hold a reader and rugged enough to not snap off with a little pressure. Looking closer, I do see that it does look like it might be just that.

My only other complaint:
$30 for a Lightning-to-30 adapter seems a bit steep, though not unexpected.

---Jim

On 9/13/12 11:36 AM, Link, Peter R. wrote:
Jim,
Look closely at the image of the connector in the keynote and you'll see indentations. These should actually hold the plug in the phone better than the spring clip of the 30-pin. As for grabbing it, I think it will work better because it has less real-estate to break.

On Sep 13, 2012, at 9:27 AM, Jim Thomas <mailto:email@hidden>> wrote:

My only question is about the stability/ruggedness of the "Lightning" connector. Though I understand it and think it's pretty cool, the 30-pin had a lot more real estate to 'grab' with.

---Jim

On 9/13/12 10:52 AM, Taylor Armstrong wrote:
What does any of this discussion have to do with "Fed" business? I see mostly talk of personal purchases... anyone want to bring it back on topic with discussion of iOS 6 and/or iPhone 5 hardware and how it affects Federal Government usage?

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