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3GS usb cable non pinchable - could damage 3gs connector?

TwoBytes

TwoBytes

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they brought these connectors in a while ago and there haven't been any reports of problems that I've seen, so I'd say you're safe.
 
I can't imagine Apple would send a charging/data cable that would damage the phone. I think you're safe.
 
although i can imagine apple taking that feature away as it costs more money to produce these leads and then expecting us to buy more iphones because our connectors are loose ;)
 
musio said:
I've been using different USB cables to charge my phone and a lot of them have the 'pinch' areas on either side which release the usb connector.

The USB cable that comes with the 3GS is 'non' pinchable and could damage the phone when ripping it out. What are your thoughts on this?

Here is a picture of pinchable bits:

http://technical-itch.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/ipod-usb-cable.jpg

non pinchable sides:

http://www.daydeal.com/files/i12/iphone_oe_cable.jpg
Click to expand...

That connector style has come with every iPhone released so far. As a day 1 owner of the first iPhone, and someone who is always plugging in/unplugging I can assure you, there's nothing to worry about.
 
The phone is supposed to be easy to unplug when a call come in. Thats why the cable isn't pinchable and nothing bad happens if you disconnect it from your mac without unmounting it first.
 
I rather the pinch kinds. I havent had any problems with the new cables messing my phone up but it seems the new cables are made alot cheaper. they come apart very easily like the plastic at the base of the plug-in part comes loose. Ive had about 3 of these cables do this
 
I like the newer style cable, not only is it easier to remove (but not too easy, such that it would fall off), but I was always worried about the width of the connector.... it always looked to me like i would accidentally twist it sideways at some point and break off the connector inside the device.

The new ones are much less wide, easier to unplug (especially with one hand) and I've been using one for 2 years (I think) with no problems.

:)
 
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