Instead of including a simple USB port in their cars as most automakers do, Volkswagen and sister brand Audi insist on using a proprietary port that requires a set
of adapter cables to plug in iOS devices or USB drives.
One of my constant complaints about Audi vehicles has been the Audi Music Interface, a proprietary port requiring a multitude
of adapter cables to support iPhones, USB drives and other music storage devices.
Not exact matches
Out
of the box, you get the Nintendo Switch Consolee, a left and right Joy - Con, Joy - Con wrist straps, the Joy - Con grip, the Nintendo Switch Dock, an HDMI
cable and an AC
adapter.
Shop for an affordable USB - C
cable or
adapter online right now, however, and you'll come across an alarming number
of faulty products, many
of which can be downright disastrous with the wrong setup.
It works with smartphones and tablets, too, with the purchase
of an additional HDMI
adapter or MHL
cable.
Other strategies for some
of the familiar problems listed above will include accounting for auxiliary equipment (
cables,
adapters, bulbs, etc) and creating databases to record / to change passwords.
The omission
of a USB port is the only significant downside; I initially asked a VW dealer about an iPhone 5
cable for the proprietary VW connector, but I balked at the price ($ 65) and bought a cheap ($ 8) 12V USB
adapter instead.
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Among the array
of broadcast and stored audio sources in the E550 Cabriolet were HD radio and an onboard hard drive, but I was baffled to find a proprietary media port in the console with a 30 - pin iOS
adapter cable.
In the box you get the Pencil itself, an
adapter that lets you charge it from a standard Lightning
cable (instead
of directly through your iPad Pro), and a replacement tip.
Surface Ethernet
Adapter ($ 39) A short 20 cm
cable that plugs into the USB 3.0 port
of the Surface 3 Pro and connects to the Ethernet broadband.
Then, attach an HDMI
cable to the other end
of the A / V
adapter; 3.
Amazon only includes the
cable with the tablet itself, though, so you'll ideally want to get hold
of a proper USB power
adapter.
The content
of the box in the shipped item includes the HP Stream 7 Tablet, a micro-USB
cable, a quick start guide, and a AC
adapter.
Toshiba seeks to eliminate the need for power
adapters and
cables with the debut
of the Biblio Leaf solar powered e-reader.
Basically a USB dongle, the
adapter comprises
of a male USB type A connector at one end that will connect to the computer's USB 2.0 port and a female USB Type A connector at the other end that will port with the existing Apple charge / sync
cable's male USB Type A connector.
The Glo has a couple
of ports: a Micro-USB connection at the bottom
of the device for charging (you get a
cable in the box but no AC
adapter) and transferring files, and a microSD expansion slot on the left side
of the device for adding more memory beyond the 2 GB
of internal memory (1 GB usable for storage).
Choose from hundreds
of cases, covers,
adapters,
cables and more from top brand such as Belkin, Amazon, and Moshi.
Of course, the
cables are slightly more expensive than the power
adapter, but they do offer another option for charging Kindles, cell phones, or other devices that use USB ports for re-charging.
USB data connectivity is available via an
adapter cable that plugs into the bottom
of the phone.
The device's USB port (for charging and transferring content over an included
cable) is on the bottom right edge, next to a headphone jack port that, annoyingly, doesn't accept standard mobile 3.5 mm jacks; you'll need to get a 2.5 mm
adapter to use it with most types
of headphones or headsets (the Cool - ER doesn't include earphones).
The contents
of the box are meager — Kindle 2, power
adapter, USB sync
cable and brief getting started guide.
The USB
cable must be plugged into the
adapter not into the USB port
of computer.
Following that now is the accessories page for the 10.1 - incher which shows that keyboard we saw over in Russia the other day, a docking station with HDMI out, USB connection kit, HDTV
adapter cable (HDMI), Bluetooth headset, Bluetooth keyboard with integrated pocket (no picture) and a couple
of cases.
Inside the package was,
of course, a BlackBerry Classic smartphone, USB charging block, sync / charge
cable, premium stereo headset and several global charging
adapters as well as the manuals and a SIM ejector tool.
While there is bound to be a stack
of third - party accessories, the official accessories include a leather case that doubles as a kick stand (41 euros), a charging dock (54 euros), a keyboard dock similar to the one Apple offers for its iPad (82 euros), a USB
cable adapter, and black and white earphones.
In the box you'll find a protective cover, a mini USB
cable and AC
adapter, a set
of wired stereo earbuds, and a Quick Start manual.
Including a BlackBerry micro-USB
cable that plugs into the back
of the pod, you can sync up to your laptop, desktop PC or use it with your existing USB wall
adapter.
Amazon also advises owners
of the tablets charge using the USB
cable but another power
adapter for now.
The HP Spectre x2 sports a pair
of newer USB - C ports for charging and connectivity, but that means you need to carry
adapter cables for USB 3.0 accessories.
You will have to connect the micro-USB port end
of the
cable into the Nook, whereas the other end will be plugged into the
adapter, which will further go into the wall plug.
The smaller port doesn't require the extra chassis thickness that a standard HDMI port does, but it will require some sort
of adapter dongle or micro-to-full-size HDMI
cable to run a connection out to a TV or projector.
Yes, I know that many
of the world's offices have mini display
adapters lying around in their boardrooms, but the chances are that you'll feel the need to play safe and buy your own (given that full - sized HDMI
cables are far more commonplace).
(A couple
of models feature user - swappable batteries, while others can provide power via a USB
cable or AC
adapter.)
With the exception
of any original iPad cases, the device works with first - gen accessories (docks,
adapters, speakers, video
cables, chargers), though first - gen docks don't fit like a glove.
In both cases, you get the pen in the box, along with a protective slipcase, a USB
cable, a set
of headphones and a mains power
adapter.
Out
of the box the original Barnes and Noble Nook 3G and WiFi come with a mini-USB
cable, AC
adapter, rechargeable battery, and quick start guide; it does not come with a much - needed cover.
Luckily, when I ordered an HDMI
cable kit for my Acer Iconia Tab A500 a couple
of months ago, a mini-HDMI
adapter, which I have not needed until now, came with it.
The main problem is that with an
adapter and an HDMI
cable hanging out
of the side, the combination tends to sag in the port because it is was machined with too much tolerance, leaving a fit that is not that tight.
My personal list
of must - have features on a tablet include USB and HDMI connectivity through non-proprietary
adapter cables, an SD card slot, and a quality main camera with video recording.
You'll get a couple
of cables out
of the box, namely port to AC
adapter and port to mini USB, which you'll have to guard closely, as without them you won't be able to charge the slate or transfer data.
There's also a HDMI to display port
adapter, but sadly no HDMI
cable is included which feels like a missed opportunity to get first - timers rolling straight out
of the box.
You know how when you're looking for something obscure online like some kind
of fancy
adapter cable and you happen to run into a kinda shady storefront and they have ads all over the place?
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cable for $ 8, which adds 6 feet
of extra cord length - both items due out November 28
The package will include the main console, Joy - Con (L) and Joy - Con (R) controllers, a Joy - Con grip (to which two Joy - Con are attached and used as one controller), a set
of Joy - Con wrist straps, a Nintendo Switch dock (which holds the main console and connects it to a TV), a HDMI
cable and an AC
adapter.
I'll start with the quality
of the sound when using the 3.5 mm audio
cable with the devices not compatible with the wireless
adapter.
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The Basic Set (which is only available in white) will include 8 GB
of memory, a Wii U GamePad, an AC
adapter, a Wii Sensor Bar, a stylus and an HDMI
cable.
The system comes packaged with an HDMI
cable, an AC
adapter, and one NES Classic Controller, which is patterned after the iconic design
of the original NES controller.