theduisbergkid Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I've got an iPad, no idea which model, has the lightning cable socket. Poking about on Amazon it seems that I need a HDMI cable, and also a HDMI to lightening cable adaptor to connect my iPad to the telly. The HDMI to iPad adapter is about £40!! This is nuts - anyone got an Amazon link to something that isn't so stupidly priced, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tipex Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Unfortunately, I don't think you'll find one much cheaper, there aren't even any Chinese knock offs on eBay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ha, welcome to Apple's world of the crippling accessory cost. Lightning cable construction is sh1t as well. Very poor and it needs reinforcing all the way and not just by the connectors. Be prepared too buy a few..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) Buy an Apple TV and use Airplay. That is £69 and compared to the £40 for the connector makes a lot more sense. If you don't want to do that, buy the connector. Anything you spend on eBay will be binned in minutes when you find it doesn't work properly Edited September 20, 2015 by NewNiceMrMe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarMad Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 As above, the lightening cables aren't as simple as you think, some have electronics in each end of the cable so why the are far more expensive than what is a standard cable. Not sure if the Lightening to HDMI do or no though to be honest. But as MrMe mentions you might as well get an Apple TV and share the screen as long as what you are showing or what app you want to get up there supports AirPlay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Silly money aren't they? I gave in and bought one in the end because I'm often staying in hotels and it's nice to be able to plug the iPad in to the TV so that I can watch stuff on a bigger screen, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted September 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2015 But as MrMe mentions you might as well get an Apple TV and share the screen as long as what you are showing or what app you want to get up there supports AirPlay. Ordered. Thanks all. Expect an angry post about getting it to work from me in a week or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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