[GTALUG] couple of unrelated electronics questions?

[Karen Lewellen]

Hi,
This is a good description of the connector, my IPod is either a 6th or 
7th generation classic.  The cable is one of the newer ones, not requiring 
the squeeze to be removed.
However, part of the cable wire is frayed, and exposed, hence my desire to 
replace the cable.
As I am going to Canada computers in the morning to get the logitech z150 
speakers, I am going to take this cable and ask anyway...my desire is 
swift.
If they do not have one though, I can visit an apple store, although I was 
hoping to spend less than $20 for one.
Thanks,
Kare



On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Seneca Cunningham wrote:

> Hi Karen,
>
> The older, post-firewire iPods have a 30-pin dock connector, but most of them came with a dock to USB A cable (the oldest iPods used firewire, and the oldest iPods with a dock connector relied upon a dock to firewire cable for charging).  The oldest versions of the dock cables would lock in place and need to be squeezed to release the locking pins, the newer ones removed that locking and changed the strain relief.  My 2005 iPod nano came with one of those locking cables.  My 2010 iPad came with the newer cable.
>
> If you don’t mind going to an Apple Store, they have them available for $25, where they call them “Apple 30-pin to USB Cables”.  Jump+ has their store brand Jump+ USB to 30 pin dock connector cables for $20.
>
> Seneca
>
>> On Sep 9, 2022, at 12:55, Karen Lewellen via talk <talk at gtalug.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Evan,
>> The IPod prior to say touches, 6 generation and before, did not use a USB cable for power.  Instead the cable has a pin structure that reminds me of the ones older Motorola or lg flip phones used, as in the ones in the mid to late 2000's.
>> besides, with a kind nudge, ordering on that site with adaptive technology and  command line Linux is not especially feasible.
>> In the time I spend seeking an inclusive door, I can just  call somewhere local, walk in with the cable, and get it done.
>> thanks for the ideas tough.
>> Kare
>>
>>
>>
>> On Fri, 9 Sep 2022, Evan Leibovitch wrote:
>>
>>> If you're not in a rush, you might just do better to shop at home.
>>>
>>> Search for "ipod charger"  at Aliexpress and there are dozens of entries,
>>> most for $4 or less *including shipping*.
>>> Most are cables that will work with any USB-A power source. Here's one
>>> example <https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003608173796.html>.
>>>
>>> They all have photos and their descriptions often say specifically what
>>> models they're for. And there's no HST charged for packages this small.
>>>
>>> The big downside is the shipping time. Expect two month delivery for the
>>> economy shipping and one month for the premium options. The "estimated
>>> delivery time" presented is a good guideline, but it's usually faster than
>>> that.
>>>
>>> - Evan
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Sep 7, 2022 at 11:29 PM Karen Lewellen via talk <talk at gtalug.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> As in, not related to each other smiles
>>>> First, what was the name of the still existing Toronto electronics surplus
>>>> type store, now that above all electronics is gone?
>>>> Need to replace the charger for an older apple iPod, and prefer doing this
>>>> in person to insure it fits.
>>>> And, on an unrelated note,
>>>> Any ideas, even if in your closet for a pair of  still-connecting-to-a
>>>> soundblaster-type-soundcard computer speakers?
>>>> My ideal pair would have a headphone jack too so I could listen late at
>>>> night without bothering others.
>>>> all my serious computer stuff is in storage.  Willing to make this an
>>>> amazon or comparative buy, if not from your closet, if I know what I am
>>>> getting is what I seek.
>>>> Thoughts oh princes of gear?
>>>> Karen
>>>>
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