Can you get USB cables longer than the standard? (No extension cords, need new cable)

[felixen]

I need to buy a second USB cable for my iPhone. So while I think the standard cable is a tad too short I was wondering if there are USB cables available that are longer than the standard? I know I can buy a regular cable and use an extension cord, but if I can just get a longer cable I might as well do that. Doesnt have to be an official Apple product as long as it gets the job done

[MurphyM]

http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5

[felixen]

actually I just read about that :) And it says for small devices the cable can be up to 3-5 metres, and the iphone cable is way, way shorter than that

[oculus42]

Newegg has a selection of 11-15 foot cables. (http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010010001%20117752943%201177412128&name=11%20-%2015%20ft.)

[jessica.]

I've heard of people using USB extenders just fine.

[strike1555]

You can daisy chain a certain number of active extenders (I think 4 tops). I am currently running two 16 footers from my server to my dock. At first it was hit or miss, it would always sync with good speed but only charge some of the time.

I resolved the problem with a powered USB hub at the end of the line. I reccomend you do the same if going longer than 16 feet.

[thegoldenmackid]

MonoPrice has a six foot cable. (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083101&p_id=6228&seq=1&format=2)

[holyindian]

MonoPrice has a six foot cable. (http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10831&cs_id=1083101&p_id=6228&seq=1&format=2)

Thanks for the info, however the cable is not available with them as of now, u gotta back order them!! :(

[Daremo]

Radtech has a ProCable that is 2 meters (6.5 feet) for $12.95. Last order I placed was on a Wednesday and I received it on Friday.

Radtech (https://www.radtech.us/Products/CablesiPod.aspx#ProCableShortz)

[Beardown17]

Amazon sells a 6 foot cable. Just got one for $9.95 + free shipping, not too shabby

http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Charge-Double-Length-Standard/dp/B0033BU0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264100744&sr=1-4

[Vandam500]

Amazon sells a 6 foot cable. Just got one for $9.95 + free shipping, not too shabby

http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Charge-Double-Length-Standard/dp/B0033BU0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264100744&sr=1-4

3 months later ftw:p

[lemonademaker]

Amazon sells a 6 foot cable. Just got one for $9.95 + free shipping, not too shabby

http://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Charge-Double-Length-Standard/dp/B0033BU0F8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1264100744&sr=1-4

FYI....that looks like the dock connector is a little "thick".... might not work with all cases..... I know it probably won't work with my OB defender :D....

I don't know why Apple can't make cable over 2.5' long :mad: .....

[Beardown17]

3 months later ftw:p

Hahaha, my bad. Was google searching for a longer cable and came across this forum. Then when I found one, I decided to share

[MrBorsa]

3 months later ftw:p

hahaha :p

but his link really useful :rolleyes: