Hundreds of devices are sold in Apple Stores and some of them are very old.
Apple sells a lot of things in Apple Stores in addition to the classic iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch or Mac. There are many accessories available in Apple Stores and some of them are quite surprising. Not because they are extraordinary, but rather because they are very old and Apple keeps them in its store.
Both very cheap and very expensive products are sold in the Apple Store, but these devices don’t seem to make much sense. Apple will probably stop selling them very soon.
USB SuperDrive
A useful accessory at the time that few people bought in 2024
It is accessory available for Mac allows you to play a CD or DVD by connecting it via USB. For many years, Macs have not included a CD drive, so this could be an interesting accessory, although it is surprising that Apple will continue to sell it in 2024.
With the Apple USB SuperDrive, you can read and burn CDs and DVDs anywhere. It is ideal for watching DVD movies, installing programs, creating backup discs and much more.
EarPods with 3.5mm jack
Apple continues to sell them even though no iPhone can use them
There The 3.5mm jack disappeared from the iPhone in 2016 with the launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 PlusHowever, Apple continues to sell EarPods with this connection. We offer EarPods with a 3.5 jack, Lightning connection and USB-C, for those who want to continue using wired headphones.
Unlike other headphones, EarPods are designed according to the anatomy of the ear, making them more comfortable than any other headphones of their type. The speakers inside increase the acoustic power to give you extraordinary sound quality.
EarPods with 3.5mm jack also include an in-cable remote control to adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer or end calls with a single touch.
Apple 30 pin to USB connector cable
No Apple device has used this connection in over 10 years.
Apple stopped using the 30-pin connector when the iPhone 5 launched in 2012, from that point on, all iPhones, iPads and iPods moved to the Lightning connection. However, Apple still sells a USB cable with a 30-pin connector.
This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone, iPod or iPad, directly or via a dock, to your computer’s USB port to sync or charge the device, or to Apple’s USB power adapter to easily charge it at from a wall outlet.
MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
I don’t think anyone will buy it in 2024
MacBooks had 3 different MagSafe connections and Apple continues to sell a converter from the original MagSafe connection to the MagSafe 2 connection, a connection that hasn’t been used in a product in years. MagSafe 3 only arrived a few years ago with the new MacBook Pro and MacBook Air redesigns, and there’s no adapter from the previous versions to the new one.
The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter lets you use the MagSafe connector on your LED cinema display, Thunderbolt display, or MagSafe power adapter to charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac.
Back extras: Lightning Dock Base and Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit
In addition we have two other accessories which, although appear exhausted, are still available in the Apple Online Store. On the one hand we have the Lightning Dock for charging the iPhone and on the other hand the Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit with the 30-pin connector. Two accessories launched many years ago.
Now that one of the most legendary Apple Stores is closing, a Apple Store that sold unique items like mugs or Apple pens, it doesn’t hurt to remember these types of old products that are still on sale. For some reason, Apple will continue to sell them.
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