I don't get it. Why is a product in 2012 being made with a mini port? MicroUSB has been in existence for well over 6 years. MicroUSB has real technical advantages over mini, and certainly will be more common if it isn't already.

If you're a manufacturer and you (like Apple) think you can do better, then design your own connector and see how well that works for you. Otherwise, get with the program. Even if you're trying to preserve compatibility with your existing installed base, the road ahead is clear. You either switch to MicroUSB already like everyone else and annoy a few people, or you're going to be late switching and aggravate more of your customers and still switch anyway. Why wait this long?