Apple temporarily cuts down prices of its USB-C peripherals

Apple has announced a price cut on their USB-C adapters following complaints that the new MacBook Pro’s USB-C-only implementation for its ports causes inconveniences.

“We recognize that many users, especially pros, rely on legacy connectors to get work done today and they face a transition. We want to help them move to the latest technology and peripherals, as well as accelerate the growth of this new ecosystem. Through the end of the year, we are reducing prices on all USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 peripherals we sell, as well as the prices on Apple’s USB-C adapters and cables.” said Apple in a statement.

Below are the reduced prices for the following peripherals (including PH pricing):
• USB-C to USB adapter – $9PHP 528INR 763EUR 9CNY 66 or Php490USD 8INR 708EUR 8CNY 61 (from $19PHP 1,115INR 1,610EUR 18CNY 138)
• Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter – $29PHP 1,702INR 2,458EUR 28CNY 211 or Php1,490USD 25INR 2,152EUR 24CNY 185 (from $49PHP 2,876INR 4,153EUR 47CNY 357)
• USB-C to Lightning cable 1m – $19PHP 1,115INR 1,610EUR 18CNY 138 or Php990USD 17INR 1,430EUR 16CNY 123 (from $25PHP 1,467INR 2,119EUR 24CNY 182)
• USB-C to Lightning cable 2m -$29 or Php1,490USD 25INR 2,152EUR 24CNY 185 (from $35PHP 2,054INR 2,966EUR 33CNY 255)
• Multiport adapter with HDMI, USB, and USB-C – $49PHP 2,876INR 4,153EUR 47CNY 357 or Php2,490USD 42INR 3,597EUR 40CNY 309 (from $69PHP 4,049INR 5,848EUR 66CNY 502)
• Multiport adapter with VGA, USB, and USB-C – $49PHP 2,876INR 4,153EUR 47CNY 357 or Php2,490USD 42INR 3,597EUR 40CNY 309 (from $69PHP 4,049INR 5,848EUR 66CNY 502)

Other USB-C cables and peripherals will be discounted by about 25%. Excluded products are USB-C power adapters and charge cables.

Do note that this is only temporary and you only have until this year to take advantage of the reduced prices.

source: Apple PH
via: The Verge