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Price : $7.99
Product Description
USB Charging/Sync Cable for Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad (3.2ft/1M)
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #9 in Network Media Player
- Color: Black
- Brand: AmazonBasics
- Model: PRIRFQ303
- Dimensions: .16" h x .16" w x 39.37" l, .5 pounds
Features
- Apple 30-pin connector to USB Type A cable
- Compatible with iPhone 3G/3Gs/4/4Gs, iPad 1/2/3, iPod nano 5th/6th generations and iPod Touch 3rd/4th generations
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
238 of 245 people found the following review helpful.
Very good replacement for iPhone / iPod
By M. Wood
After having multiple standard iPhone / iPod cables crack near the strain relief on the end with the dock connector, I figured it was time to look for a non Apple branded replacement. Having had good luck with Amazon Basics cables before, I figured their iPhone replacement cable a try. This cable seems to be a good balance between construction quality and price.
I was pleased to notice that the strain relief on both ends of this cable look a bit more robust than the Apple version. Since I've had multiple cables crack here, this is a definite positive in my opinion. The cable itself is smooth and black, which hopefully will repel dirt better than the Apple white version with it's slightly matte finish. Another observation is that the dock connector is slightly thicker than the standard cable. Not by much, and my wife's iPhone 4 in the full OtterBox case still works fine, so it's not really an issue.
I'm currently using this cable for the following Apple Products, with no issues:
- iPhone 3Gs (Work Phone)
- iPhone 4s (Personal Phone)
- iPhone 4 (Wife's phone)
- iPod Nano 5th Generation
- iPod Nano 6th Generation
All devices charge and sync properly just like when using the standard Apple cable.
Overall, a great replacement cable!
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Update March 2nd, 2014
After almost two years of heavy use (being unplugged and pugged in numerous times per day, the 30-pin connector part is coming loose in the black housing. It still works fine, but sometimes needs to be wiggled to make a good connection.
Overall, I can still highly recommend this cable. Two years of use is more than I've gotten from any of the standard Apple cables! I'll be ordering another.
155 of 168 people found the following review helpful.
works great, and cheaper than apple, but clunky
By Mainiac
We seem to lose these cables in our house, but I can't bear to pay Apple's price for the official cables for replacements. I'm delighted that Amazon is making and selling these!
Pros:
1. Works great, as AmazonBasics always have for me.
2. Frustration-free packaging is always a win.
3. I prefer the black to Apple's white cables.
Cons:
1. It's not as sleek as the official Apple versions, and thus, I don't like it as much. The price entirely compensates for this.
2. As noted by Amazon User in the comments, the end that plugs into the phone is maybe 2mm longer and 6-8mm wider than the standard Apple cable. This means that it won't work with some cases.
In summary, it's really great to have this available. Thank you, Amazon!
118 of 130 people found the following review helpful.
Almost, but not quite
By CAREY BERRYMAN
I would have given this AmazonBasics Sync cable five stars were it not for one flaw. The housing for the 30-pin connector is too big for most iPhone cases. Meaning that, in order for the cable to fit into the phone, you either take the phone out of the case or if possible let the case bend (at its weakest point) to fit the cable. Amazon needs to redesign the cable housing for the 30-pin connector to a more appropriate size. Other than that, I have not complaints. The cable seems to be high quality and well built.
Update 12/30/12: The cable is still in good shape and continues to work fine. I still wish the housing for the 30-pin connector was smaller so it would work with more cases.
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