In the iPad Mini 7 Box: No Charger in Europe, New Braided USB-C Cable

[Hails09]

Good.

Now pass on the savings in chargers, packaging and shipping.

Your joking pass on the savings that’s a good one

 

[turbineseaplane]

When I traveled to Europe (London, Paris) over the summer, I found that USB-C outlets had become practically ubiquitous everywhere I went. Every hotel had multiple USB-C outlets in the room. Several cafe's had them. I didn't need to use a power adapter once.

Given this, it makes sense to me why the chargers are not (or less) needed in the EU now compared to the US.

Totally understand and agree -- I'm just not sure anyone needs cables either (that's what I was more getting at)

 

[turbineseaplane]

I have too many chargers. Just give me a 2 meter cable.

Agreed -- if you're going to include a cable, include a much more useful one (longer)

 

[mac-imperator]

I don't know if I'm the only one with this problem but my cat absolutely loves chewing up those new braided cables. Never had that issue with the old cables.

Get rid of the cat

 

[StoneJack]

For those outside the US, just get yourselves a Anker / U Green 65W GaN 3 port charger and your good to go for all your Apple devices going forward. Use your old 5 W / 12 W Apple charger for slow charging when you need to, and just think about all the e-waste you have potentially saved.

I have ugreen and baseus chargers. They are fantastic

 

[klasma]

I’m quickly running out of popcorn

Apple really should include some in the box.

 

[klasma]

2024: The year of disappointment for Apple updates.

The iPad Pro was solid.

 

[klasma]

I don't know if I'm the only one with this problem but my cat absolutely loves chewing up those new braided cables. Never had that issue with the old cables.

You need to buy Cat cables. I think Cat8 is the newest one.

 

[JPack]

Good.

Now pass on the savings in chargers, packaging and shipping.

"I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further by increasing prices."

 

[klasma]

It feels weird to me that they include a cable, but not a charger
Isn’t the implication that if you have a charger, you certainly obviously already have a cable or two or 10?

The cable also doesn’t help if your existing charger is USB-A.

 

[russell_314]

I don’t get why it would be so hard to not include it but since it’s on your Apple ID you could go to the Apple Store and get one free if you want it.

Because this would not work. If it was free, no one would say no. The thought would be “I might need it later or I can sell it for a few dollars” Making it cost money means people won’t get it if they didn’t need it.

 

[klasma]

When I traveled to Europe (London, Paris) over the summer, I found that USB-C outlets had become practically ubiquitous everywhere I went. Every hotel had multiple USB-C outlets in the room. Several cafe's had them. I didn't need to use a power adapter once.

Given this, it makes sense to me why the chargers are not (or less) needed in the EU now compared to the US.

London and Paris isn’t exactly average Europe though.

 

[SanderEvers]

People, this is the other part of the USB-C legislation in the EU. It's no longer allowed to sell a charger with a new device if that charger is USB-C. This is why they don't include it with the EU version. You must either use your current charger or buy a new one.

 

[JPack]

People, this is the other part of the USB-C legislation in the EU. It's no longer allowed to sell a charger with a new device if that charger is USB-C. This is why they don't include it with the EU version. You must either use your current charger or buy a new one.

Apple is allowed to provide a voucher or coupon. The fact that Apple charges for it, but doesn't include it in any form, tells you about their priorities.

 

[jdb8167]

Reasonable, but I’m glad it’s still included with the US models.

I don’t need it. I’d prefer that they not include it.

 

[F23]

The iPad Pro was solid.

hardware wise yes, but it does nothing special that the M1 Pro can't do

 

[Daul]

I already have more chargers than I know what to do with. If you need a charger you can make that decision. That’s the point.

 

[SanderEvers]

Apple is allowed to provide a voucher or coupon. The fact that Apple charges for it, but doesn't include it in any form, tells you about their priorities.

Yes. The priorities of a company. EVERY SINGLE COMPANY. The only reason a company EVER does something is to make money. That's why it's called capitalism.

Why should Apple go out of their way to give you a voucher for something they just as easily can sell you? There is absolutely no logic there. And this is what I've been saying for a very long time now, every single EU legislation has unwanted / unforeseen downsides that are designed to be worse for the citizins.

 

[JPack]

Yes. The priorities of a company. EVERY SINGLE COMPANY. The only reason a company EVER does something is to make money. That's why it's called capitalism.

Nobody doubts that. It's like stating the Earth is a sphere. We're commenting because it's very overt. Usually, companies try to spin it, especially Apple with its large PR unit.

 

[Ivander]

Next update be like: what’s in the box - what box?

 

[Cel186]

Apple today with the new mini:

https://imgur.com/sUpua6W

 

[Naraxus]

Hooray for EU bureaucracy!

 

[kingalien]

Disappointing. Guess my money will continue to earn 4.1% (for now).

 

[Wanted797]

I have six kids and a wife. Between us we have 3 phones, 5 watches, 4 ipads… and none of us can ever find a charging brick.

My charges are all in one power board and never move.

Maybe enforce a change station.

 

[MilaM]

A 20 W charger is not very useful, in my opinion. More powerful ones (45 or even 60 W with two ports) are not much larger and can be used for an iPad or even a MacBook Air. Therefore, I would not be sad to not have one in the box.

There is one tiny bit of good news: the USB-C charging cable included with the iPad mini is now braided for added durability.

Are braided cables really more durable?