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You know you can buy Lightning cables off eBay for $5.

And that the original dock connector first appeared in the iPod 3G nearly a decade ago. So yes today's devices will be in a museum. But the connector could still be in use in 2023 and beyond. Worth keeping in mind.



Yes, you can get a Lightning to USB cable for charging and syncing for $5, but to connect to a TV you need to get the Lightning AV adapter which costs $50.


Can you buy Lightning to HDMI adapters off eBay for $5? Because I can buy MicroUSB (MHL) to HDMI adapters for $5.




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