iPhone 5 Accessories

mitsybaby

Ah ****e!!

Still haven't heard from 3 on whether I'm getting the phone this week either.... If I don't get approved I'll be here with phone covers, adapters and no phone.... And the buyer of my iPhone 4 not impressed!

FourFourRED

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/230854258184?var=530079155472&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Went for that for just €2.37 to tide me over until I find a good case.

ChickenBalls

I'd highly recommend the Speck covers they've saved my mobile a couple of times! One time I drove home over Bray head with it on the roof of my car and it was still there...couldn't believe it!

This was the one I got http://www.speckproducts.com/iphone-case/iphone-5-cases/pixelskin-hd-for-iphone-5.html - it was free when the antenna problem arose during the iPhone 4 release.

drunkmonkey

Dades wrote: »

I've bought third party stuff before only to be foiled by the lack of chip.

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

brophs

Tazium wrote: »

Perusing the usual blogs this morning, hit on this article on Gizmodo. http://gizmodo.com/5945889/some-third+party-adapters-might-not-work-with-your-new-iphone

"If you bought yourself an iPhone 5, and are looking for a cheap, third-party lightning adapter to save a couple of bucks, you might want to hold off. There's an authenticator chip in the official adapters, and third-party adapters probably won't work without it."

Potentially, 3rd party adapters may not work. So it's just an FYI for you guys grabbing the less expensive ones.

The lightning adapter may have just gone from a minor irritant to really bloody annoying. Having to spend on official cables and adapters will be a huge pain in the ring.

Dades

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

No experience with the new stuff, only some older accessories. Definitely waiting to hear if people's iPhones are rejecting 3rd party stuff!

DubDJ

I've actually decided to use only 'official' cables this time around. The unofficial ones are usually crap and take a lot longer to charge your phone etc.

L5

Just ordered this http://bit.ly/UtwME7 from eBay. Clear hard case cover. Afraid to go down the bumper route in case the back casing scuffs easily which I suspect it will.
At least with the clear cover the back of the phone is still visible.

DubDJ

L5 wrote: »

Just ordered this http://bit.ly/UtwME7 from eBay. Clear hard case cover. Afraid to go down the bumper route in case the back casing scuffs easily which I suspect it will.
At least with the clear cover the back of the phone is still visible.

Have to say that looks nice. Wonder how good the quality will be though. Hate those cases that feel really cheap.

DubDJ

Also for anybody looking for a cheap iPhone 5 dock.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWtEqHiG8Wo

v10

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Does that chip apply to the USB cable as well as the dock connector, complete stones if it does?

Looks like it applies to anything that plugs ino the 'lightning' connector, so yeah !

from techcrunch.com

Another problem with Apple’s version of proprietary in the case of Lightning is that there are indications this version is much more locked down than previous versions, thanks to the inclusion of a so-called “authentication chip” identified by Double Helix Cables (via AppleInsider). According to Kyle Wiens of iFixit, who I spoke with earlier today, that means users should wait and get cables only from Apple itself or from properly licensed manufacturing partners – those knock-offs on eBay or elsewhere on the web are definitely a risk.

Elessar

Elessar wrote: »

Normally I don't like covers on phones, especially ones this thin, but this phone needs it. My 4 tumbled maybe 2 inches on my bed last night onto the side of my macbook pro and now it's got a mark in the side! It wasn't even that hard a fall! The iPhone 5 really needs a case!

Plus I always "recycle" my phones with O2 and if there is any cosmetic damage that's 10% less you'll get.

Any ideas on good looking cases that won't add too much bulk?

I'm thinking the NUDE case which still shows off the phone.

http://www.switcheasy.com/product/NUDE_iPhone5

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Gumbo

Elessar wrote: »

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Where did you find this out?
I just ordered one this morning............

Elessar

Have a read here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1445392&page=4

Gumbo

Elessar wrote: »

Have a read here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1445392&page=4

Agh, looked at you tube for a review and it seemed good. Went for the clear one, and it was only €17.50 delivered, if i dont like the look of it, i'll send it back without opening

Thanks for the heads up too.

L5

Elessar wrote: »

So apparently this is terrible quality and its almost impossible to push the buttons on the 5 when it's on. I'm gonna cancel.

But that means I still NEED a case and I don't know what to get!

Any ideas for something that doesn't take away too much from the look of the phone?

Do a search for desmay slight . It's being released this weekend. Thinnest cover on the market at 0.35mm, with a slightly cloudy back which allows the rear of the iPhone to be seen through it.
They already have 4/4s versions out which going by most reviews are excellent.

speeding

Anyone not going to use a case ?

L5

kceire wrote: »

Agh, looked at you tube for a review and it seemed good. Went for the clear one, and it was only €17.50 delivered, if i dont like the look of it, i'll send it back without opening

Thanks for the heads up too.

How is your iphone5 holding up without a case so far? Any scuffs or scratches?

Deep Thought

DubDJ wrote: »

Also for anybody looking for a cheap iPhone 5 dock.

Only problem is...it will cost about €200 to buy all the equipment to make a $1 dock
:cool:

For a few euro am will to take the risk that the non OEM accessories work...if not well...

Gumbo

L5 wrote: »

How is your iphone5 holding up without a case so far? Any scuffs or scratches?

Nothing at all, but im being extra cautious compared to when i did have a case on the 4. i can feel my ring on my right middle finger hit it a few times while texting or browsing, so that could wear it down if i was to hit it harder.

Gumbo

Elessar wrote: »

Have a read here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1445392&page=4

Would you believe i got an email and my paypal refunded this evening because i bought through the USA store and they told me to rebuy through the Europe Store, but based on the comments above i will give it a miss.

Just bought one of these on Amazon for £5 with free P&P and then used Parcel Motel to get it to me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-uP9qylNiM

Elessar

kceire wrote: »

Would you believe i got an email and my paypal refunded this evening because i bought through the USA store and they told me to rebuy through the Europe Store, but based on the comments above i will give it a miss.

Just bought one of these on Amazon for £5 with free P&P and then used Parcel Motel to get it to me

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-uP9qylNiM

Nice find! Can't say no at that price! Ordered. €10 all in after using parcel motel

southafrica2010

Are there any docking stations available yet? I presume a simple adapter will work with new I phone 5 for all old docking stations or am I wrong?

Jimdagym

southafrica2010 wrote: »

Are there any docking stations available yet? I presume a simple adapter will work with new I phone 5 for all old docking stations or am I wrong?

AFAIR it will charge but not ipod out.

bistrosidecar

miralize wrote: »

Compub (Limerick) told me that they dont expect cases to arrive for months. The providers will serve US & UK first, then the stock will trickle down to suppliers like CompuB

I used to work in CompuB and I can tell you that the guy is talking out of his arse. It doesn't work like that. When the iPhone 4 came out we had pretty much all the 3GS cases replaced within a week of its release here.

I wouldn't give CompuB your money though. The guy who who owns it is a jackass. If you've ever wondered why you get ****ty service in there it's because he pays ALL his floor staff 8.65 an hour - I know people who've been working there for 3+ years and are still on minimum wage. All this despite his rapidly expanding business. He also doesn't provide contracts for about 50% of his staff. Awful stuff altogether. Thank christ I got out of there.


They do have a great case selection though. Much better than the Belfast Apple Store.

Qwerty Dub

Ordered Nude Clear Case on Wednesday on eBay.

Free postage to Dublin via UK Parcel Motel and I got it this morining. Super service.

Phone due to arrive within the next 3hrs so hopefully it fits ok and buttons work fine.

Gumbo

Qwerty Dub wrote: »

Ordered Nude Clear Case on Wednesday on eBay.

Free postage to Dublin via UK Parcel Motel and I got it this morining. Super service.

Phone due to arrive within the next 3hrs so hopefully it fits ok and buttons work fine.

What do you think of the case?
They cancelled mine coz i bought through the US store, never thought of checking eBay.

Qwerty Dub

kceire wrote: »

What do you think of the case?
They cancelled mine coz i bought through the US store, never thought of checking eBay.

Looks and feels fine. Will see how it fits in the next hour or so hopefully.

Will post up.

mad muffin

Ikonic Edge are now taking preorders for their slim leather pouches.

rabbitinlights

Three seem to have a selection of screen protectors and cases, picked up a Belkin screen protector.......