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So Apple are playing games. Video out locked on IPT.
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<blockquote data-quote="jonnyd" data-source="post: 537772" data-attributes="member: 31029"><p>Old thread, but the point is missed.</p><p></p><p>I understand the signal isn't coming out of the same place, I understand I would need a new cable, as it needs a different plug - but unless I'm mistaken the ipod is designed so that it will only output the signal via a cable that has Apples proprietary gadgetry in it.</p><p></p><p>That is to say a cable *could* be made that carries the signal without this gadgetry, but Apple have engineered the Ipod it so that it can't.</p><p></p><p>Seems the only reason is to lock us into their own cables. Given a captive market, they can charge 5 x what a normal cable should cost.</p><p></p><p>I'm sure someone will reverse engineer it and come out with a $20 alternative, but what a waste of time and money . . . ultimately it's still the same signal coming out of the TV end of the cable. </p><p></p><p>I don't think Apple are Satans spawn - I have a ton of their stuff and I like it very much, and happily cough up for it because I think it's worth the money. That's why I'm a bit puzzled at what seems to be a rather inelegant piece of gouging.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jonnyd, post: 537772, member: 31029"] Old thread, but the point is missed. I understand the signal isn't coming out of the same place, I understand I would need a new cable, as it needs a different plug - but unless I'm mistaken the ipod is designed so that it will only output the signal via a cable that has Apples proprietary gadgetry in it. That is to say a cable *could* be made that carries the signal without this gadgetry, but Apple have engineered the Ipod it so that it can't. Seems the only reason is to lock us into their own cables. Given a captive market, they can charge 5 x what a normal cable should cost. I'm sure someone will reverse engineer it and come out with a $20 alternative, but what a waste of time and money . . . ultimately it's still the same signal coming out of the TV end of the cable. I don't think Apple are Satans spawn - I have a ton of their stuff and I like it very much, and happily cough up for it because I think it's worth the money. That's why I'm a bit puzzled at what seems to be a rather inelegant piece of gouging. [/QUOTE]
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