Matias Tune Blocker - a better cable for your iPod or iPhone (flag)

www.matias.ca — It also works with iPod/iPhone power adapters, so you only need to take one sync cable with you a Tune Blocker! MiniRizer angles

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A DIY iTunes Blocker? [Call For Help]
Lifehacker — [image] Introduced yesterday at Macworld: the Tune Blocker , a USB cable that switches between regular USB connection and a power-only, non-iTunes-launching mode. We're wondering if there's a DIY solution for similar results. Not because we begrudge Tune Blocker's maker, Matias, any cash or credit it's certainly a long-overdue niche to get filled but, at $24.95 for a 3-foot cable, it's just not a feasible purchase for everyone, especially anyone with multiple iTunes transfer cords hanging around. [image] So! Let's hear your own solution for powering an iPod by USB without ...

Matias' Tune Blocker alleviates the need to ever push "cancel sync" again
Engadget — ... If hitting that "Cancel Sync" button in iTunes is just too terrifying of a task, the Tune Blocker from Matias is here to save your day. For the low price $24.95, you get the three-foot cable which allows you to toggle between data syncing and charging only modes. For ...

Matias' Tune Blocker alleviates the need to ever push "cancel sync" again
Engadget Mobile — ... If hitting that "Cancel Sync" button in iTunes is just too terrifying of a task, the Tune Blocker from Matias is here to save your day. For the low price $24.95, you get the three-foot cable which allows you to toggle between data syncing and charging only modes. For ...

Tune Blocker for the Apple iPhone blocks iTunes to charge
Phones Review — ... to the website is the best way to charge & sync your Apple iPhone or Apple iPod Touch. Tune Blocker allows the iPhoner to choose whether to charge or sync to the iTunes library. Tune Blocker will “block” iTunes when the iPhoner wishes to just charge the Apple iPhone, and can plug and unplug without any warning messages, and protect your music from being overwritten. Tune Blocker is available with a 3ft cable for $24.95 or 6ft cable for 29.95. Source – matias ...

Sure, jailbreak your iPhone. But be prepared…
TheNextWeb.com — ... If you’re the kind of guy or gal who clicks yes too soon, buy the Tune Blocker. With the flip of a switch, the cable allows you to choose whether you want to simply charge your your iPod or iPhone, or sync it to your iTunes library as well. ...