...well...I c another lawsuit in the not so distant future against Mapple for monopolistic practices and bad business practice (or something like that, I'm no lawyer :) ), is like buying a BMW and not being able to replace the stereo with another better system or the GPS cause BMW will not let you, simply BS, another reason to leave the Maquiavellic and despotic Mapple way of life...
i bought a pretty shitty iPhone USB cable from them that only charged the phone, wouldn't sync. it would come disconnected with the phone if you pick up the phone and the cable wiggles ;/
When you buy them then you should know what quality to expect. But they do cost a fraction of the price of genuine ones so don't complain. I often buybthen and take a chance if it works or not but so far everything worked for a bargain price.