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Old 05-03-2012, 7:22 PM   #1
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I need a longer charge cable !

Can anyone suggest a decent usb charge cable that will work with iPhone 4s, iPad2, iPod Touch and a Classic. Needs to be around 2 mtrs or so.

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Old 05-03-2012, 8:15 PM   #2
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http://www.amazon.co.uk/7dayshop-Cab...dp/B005MQI8UG/
KanaaN USB Data Sync and Charging Cable for Apple: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
High Grade - Extra Long USB Sync & Charge Cable for: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

No personal experience myself but why not take one for the team?
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Old 05-03-2012, 8:27 PM   #3
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I seen those, but the reviews are a bit hit and miss. Looks like I may just have to pick one.
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Old 05-03-2012, 8:36 PM   #4
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Know what you mean. Recently purchased a Touch 4G off the forum and then noticed the cable had become exposed from the usb end. So have purchased a cheapo option (so cheap it comes in a pack of two) and then splurged out near £8 on the fancy Belkin iPod cable off Amazon It'll be a contrast if nothing else!
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Seen the Belkin one as well, it's just not long enough for me unfortunately.
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USB extension along with your current cable!
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Old 05-03-2012, 9:01 PM   #7
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I picked up a 3 metre iPhone/pad cable from Currys for £15.00. Much thicker cable than the original iPhone cable as well, so not going to break easily.
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Old 05-03-2012, 9:03 PM   #8
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USB extension along with your current cable!
I looked at those, but just didn't like the idea. Will probably get more than one cable as well.
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Old 05-03-2012, 9:04 PM   #9
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I picked up a 3 metre iPhone/pad cable from Currys for £15.00. Much thicker cable than the original iPhone cable as well, so not going to break easily.
Expensive, but I might take a look at that one, cheers
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I wouldn't use one but in case you were after a really cheap option that's all. You can get them for pence. I think a quality cable is best tbh but may have been helpful to you.
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Old 05-03-2012, 9:07 PM   #11
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Expensive, but I might take a look at that one, cheers
No probs, good luck with the search
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Old 05-03-2012, 9:10 PM   #12
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No probs, good luck with the search
Checking that cable out now.
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For info, i've ordered the 2m cable from 7dayshop
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Just for info, whilst the Belkin is only 1.2m, it is superbly made as one expects from such an established accessory manufacturer. Plug and connection ends are thick and solid. Counting against it is the fact it costs nearly £8

The cheapo ones also arrived, blink and they could be official Apple stock
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Old 09-03-2012, 9:43 PM   #15
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Mine isn't here yet. If the Belkin was longer I may have gone for it. Which cheaper one did you go for ?
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I have this: 5m USB Extension Cable it works a treat.
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Personally, I wasn't looking for an extension cable so I discounted them.
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2 X Apple iPad 2 & iPad & iphone 4S iPhone 4 3GS 3G USB: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Ordered from Tech Galaxy reseller
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Personally, I wasn't looking for an extension cable so I discounted them.
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For info, i've ordered the 2m cable from 7dayshop
i have this and the car charger usb mini plug - works great
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Old 11-03-2012, 12:45 PM   #22
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i have this and the car charger usb mini plug - works great
Great stuff. Did u get the USB socket from 7dayshop as well ?
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[URL="http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_12&products_id=111263"]

Not sure if I inserted the link correctly..its the 2m usb cable for the iphone 4 from 7dayshop, I wanted a longer charge cable so bought this about 2 weeks ago. Took the original short lead out of the 4s charger and inserted the longer cable, I have been using this with no problems.
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