He's not the first person to bring up the "usb" issue
and, BTW, I would bet 90% of car owners never have the need/desire to use their car's serial port, expensive adaptor or not. #1, that port is only there for specific purposes, unlike the usb port on any laptop, netbook, or computer. #2, the only people using this port are those that would already have the expensive adaptor or portable diagnostic tool to hook up to it. However, if someone needed to hook up to it, it can be done for free at a local auto parts store.
Conversely, I would bet 90% (or more) of iPad owners would have the need/desire to use a USB port on iPad, preferably without the added expense of a 30 pin adaptor.
Apple includes USB ports on every other $500+ device they sell, why not this one? 2 reasons: #1 So next year they can release a model w/ usb and a camera, and the same idiots that bought this years will buy next years, and #2, there's alot of $ to be made supplying people with adaptors so they can hook up their devices.
Obviously Apple recognizes the need for this, otherwise they wouldn't bother with the adaptors.
Discussion on:
Message 11 of 1
The best of ZDNet, delivered
ZDNet Newsletters
Get the best of ZDNet delivered straight to your inbox
