Can anybody recommend a decent extended charging cable for my iPad? My outlet is just out of reach, so I can't use my iPad in bed while it charges. I've looked around the Internet and have seen a few, but every single one I have seen has negative reviews stating that it is cheap and breaks in a day. It doesn't even need to be capable of syncing, as long as it can charge i'll be happy.
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Extended charging cable?
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Just buy a USB extender. Monoprice.com has them for under a buck. I've got several and they've lasted for years. Haven't had one fray or stop working yet which I can't say for Apple's $20 cables.
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The nearest plug to my bed is behind the bed and is hard to get to and too far to reach. I use an extension cord. Well, actually I use a surge protector that is about 3' long and accommodates 3 devices. I have my iPad cube and my phone cube both plugged into it so both are on my nightstand.
Awesome, thanks a bunch, would not have thought of it myself
And what a steal, only $0.85!
Lots of USB extension cables result in substantial power loss which affects charging times.
If you unsnap the plug itself from your Apple charger - you can plug in a 2-pin non polarized power cord like the style used in a slimline Playstation, Nikon battery charger, ect...
That way, it's cheap, AND you get to keep the charging times you have now.
Free shipping on this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Cblwhl-Power-...9323&sr=8-1&keywords=non+polarized+power+cord
If you unsnap the plug itself from your Apple charger - you can plug in a 2-pin non polarized power cord like the style used in a slimline Playstation, Nikon battery charger, ect...
That way, it's cheap, AND you get to keep the charging times you have now.
Free shipping on this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Cblwhl-Power-...9323&sr=8-1&keywords=non+polarized+power+cord
I use this one works great with the new iPad.
http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/3meter-usb-dock-cable
http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/3meter-usb-dock-cable