Reception was also mixed over Apple's decision to switch to a different dock connector design, as the change affected iPhone 5's compatibility with accessories that were otherwise compatible with previous iterations of the line.
One of the common downsides when using any sort of handset case or skin is that you often lose compatibility with accessories.
Compatibility with accessories like the Dial and the much improved Pen, combined with a kickstand that allow for a lot more degrees of freedom, have allowed Microsoft to position the product as a sort of mobile version of Studio.
Is "just as good" enough to justify losing out on the universe of accessories and compatibility?
"Doing away with the 30-pin dock connector without developing any kind of backwards compatibility option would cause millions of pieces of accessories to become obsolete prematurely.
There are two full USB 3 ports here, which is good news as far as backward compatibility with older accessories.
Ah, the ecstasy of accessories!
Mentions Cristiana Torre, the head of accessories.
Wear lots of accessories.
