Ars Technica: What's the difference between cheap USB/30-pin iPod cables from expensive ones? I went to shop for a 30-pin iPod cable today and the others cost more than $20. I bought a hydra cable, one that has a USB, Lightning, and a 30-pin connecting to one USB cable.

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Should I keep my fire ... Apple's iPod touch has a 30-pin docking port that matches the port on the iPod nano, iPod classic, iPhone and iPad. A cable from any of these devices or any other cable that has the 30-pin Apple ... I've got a newer car that only has usb C connections.

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I'm trying to connect my old ipod classic (30 pin) to it. No aux option on car. Don't want to deal with bluetooth/fm transmitters I tried a usb regular to usb c converter but the car didn't recognize. I think I'm out of luck, but maybe... Houston Chronicle: What USB Power Adapter Can I Use With an iPod Touch?

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: The Lightning connector replaces Apple’s aging 30-pin interface, a proprietary data and power connector that debuted on the iPod Classic in 2003. The slender and capable new ... Connect ipod classic to new car w USB C | MacRumors Forums Yes Retta, I was aware that the 1st gen. iPod Shuffle can be run with a dead battery. In fact, Apple sold a battery pack that attached to the USB end and worked seamlessly, but not with the Otter Box.