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by kyleslattery 5026 days ago
This post explains that a little bit: http://brockerhoff.net/blog/2012/09/13/boom-2/

Essentially, his conclusion is that micro USB can't support everything Apple wants the connector to do.
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zobzu 5026 days ago
I disagree with all the points of the article you linked. I guess most android users with a micro usb port can disagree just the same.

I charge at 2A and it's not burning. Yes you read right. Many modify their chargers to charge at 2A. Also most computers charge them at 0.5A as it's the standard (yes, some charge at 1A).

There no function micro USB cannot do due to less pins, because its 100% digital.

But then, those are just nitpicking and lightning is just fine here.

There's however actual advantages to micro-usb:

- it supports USB3, which is faster than lightning

- everyone and their dog have micro usb cables

- every phone with micro usb works on every device, dock, what not, that has a micro usb and uses usb standards for storage, audio, etc.

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zdw 5026 days ago
For USB3 support on Micro USB, you need an extra connector off to the side for the extra pins, so it's not a plug and play, reuse all your cables panacea:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Connector_USB_3_IMGP6033_w...

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FireBeyond 5025 days ago
Whereas Lightning just requires me to replace several of my accessories, not the cables - much better.

No, I can't just use an adapter - I have a head unit in my car that gives me some fantastic functionality, integration with the GPS, Pandora, iPod, iTunes. I thought "Great, I can upgrade, use the adapter..." - sorry, no can do. The adapter doesn't support "iPod Out" which means no remote control of devices.

Same for my bedside alarm clock, and it having the ability to wake me with my playlist, or control tracks from the console, no more 'remote control' for it.

So so so frustrated.

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dmishe 5026 days ago
> it supports USB3, which is faster than lightning

According to the article, and it's probably true, the limitation is on phone's end, not the port.

>every phone with micro usb works on every device, dock

Lighting is cleary better for docks, it's two side, slide-in design with lock. I hate using micro-usb every time when I charge my kindle.

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dakrisht 5026 days ago
Lightning is another scam product from Apple to sell more accessories and fatten their margins. Just like MagSafe 2. Garbage.
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