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I disagree. Just build a strong magnet in there (as was suggested, maybe via the speaker). The advantage of the connector would not be the disconnect-on-trip fe

by aroman 13y ago

I disagree. Just build a strong magnet in there (as was suggested, maybe via the speaker). The advantage of the connector would not be the disconnect-on-trip feature, but rather convenience for plugging and unplugging. Namely, it's a lot easier to just have the cord snap it place magnetically than to futz around with the small metal tip[0]. You're assuming it'd either be too weak or too strong. They would calibrate it until it was "just right", as they do (or try to do) with pretty much all of their ergonomics decisions. [0] Anecdotally, I own both a MagSafe 2 device and an iPhone 5.

minor_nitwit 13y ago
Or just use wireless charging and sync.
jblock 13y ago
Regardless, I still don't want a big magnet in my pocket
- bbrks 13y ago
  Yep, right next to all your cards. Brilliant idea if ever I'd seen one.
  - PeterisP 13y ago
    Are any of your cards still magnetic? In my wallet all bank cards use chips, other cards (subway tickets, etc) tend to be wireless/NFC, the remainder (IDs, licences) are either nonfunctional plastic, or chips as well. OK, in travels some countries probably still try to read the creditcard magstripe, that may be a problem for a part of population. Otherwise it's just like worrying about the macbook demagnetizing your floppy disks..
    - bbrks 13y ago
      My railcard is magnetic only, as well as my student discount card and several store cards. My university ID uses a magnetic strip and RFID. However the university disabled RFID usage on all of the printers, doors, etc. on day zero after people found out you could easily spoof them. Granted, at least my important cards use chips/NFC now.
- pbreit 13y ago
  Why not put the magnet on the cable? Saying that this could "never work" is silly.
jblock 13y ago
Regardless, I still don't want a big magnet in my pocket
mynameisvlad 13y ago
I don't know about you, but a Lightning connector is one of the easiest I've used. There's no "futzing around".
- aroman 13y ago
  I use a thick case (OtterBox defender series iirc), and I'm sure that's what causing me the extra frustration. It's by no means a painful experience, though. I guess I wasn't properly separating my daily experience from the product's design :)

by aroman 13y ago

minor_nitwit 13y ago

Or just use wireless charging and sync.

jblock 13y ago

Regardless, I still don't want a big magnet in my pocket

bbrks 13y ago
Yep, right next to all your cards. Brilliant idea if ever I'd seen one.
- PeterisP 13y ago
  Are any of your cards still magnetic? In my wallet all bank cards use chips, other cards (subway tickets, etc) tend to be wireless/NFC, the remainder (IDs, licences) are either nonfunctional plastic, or chips as well. OK, in travels some countries probably still try to read the creditcard magstripe, that may be a problem for a part of population. Otherwise it's just like worrying about the macbook demagnetizing your floppy disks..
  - bbrks 13y ago
    My railcard is magnetic only, as well as my student discount card and several store cards. My university ID uses a magnetic strip and RFID. However the university disabled RFID usage on all of the printers, doors, etc. on day zero after people found out you could easily spoof them. Granted, at least my important cards use chips/NFC now.
pbreit 13y ago
Why not put the magnet on the cable? Saying that this could "never work" is silly.

jblock 13y ago

Regardless, I still don't want a big magnet in my pocket

mynameisvlad 13y ago

I don't know about you, but a Lightning connector is one of the easiest I've used. There's no "futzing around".

aroman 13y ago
I use a thick case (OtterBox defender series iirc), and I'm sure that's what causing me the extra frustration. It's by no means a painful experience, though. I guess I wasn't properly separating my daily experience from the product's design :)