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Factory iPad cable doesn't "compress"?

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Cowabunga

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Mar 17, 2011
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I just picked up an iPad 1, and am surprised to see the cable that it comes with doesn't have the built-in feature the iPod cable does, of pressing on the side and having the "wings" of the connector compress in. It seems like you have to force it into the bottom of the iPad, which I'm not very comfortable with. Is this normal?

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they got rid of the "wings" awhile ago. it takes a little force... mind u a little... to get her in there.
 
My iPhone 3G from 2008 has the same style cable. This has been the standard for a while and will not cause any damage to the iPad or the cable.
 
I was also thinking this. My iPhone 3G has the same problem, and I think it does sort of cause a problem.

Because right where the cable is the back case is cracked.
 
Cowabunga said:
Hmm, I guess I'll just use my iPod cable. I'm afraid I'm going to damage something with this thing
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what's more likely to damage your iPad.

the cable that _came with it_, which has wings that automatically release once a certain amount of force is applied

or another device's cable, where the wings actually stay hooked until you manually release them.
unless you're planning on dangling the device while just holding onto the cable, go with the original cable, as it provides a similar failsave mechanism as the magsafe adapter
 
Fliesen said:
what's more likely to damage your iPad.

the cable that _came with it_, which has wings that automatically release once a certain amount of force is applied

or another device's cable, where the wings actually stay hooked until you manually release them.
unless you're planning on dangling the device while just holding onto the cable, go with the original cable, as it provides a similar failsave mechanism as the magsafe adapter
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So long as you remember to "engage" the sides when removing, id say the iPod cable is safer actually.

Just because this one is newer doesn't mean its safer.
 
Cowabunga said:
I just picked up an iPad 1, and am surprised to see the cable that it comes with doesn't have the built-in feature the iPod cable does, of pressing on the side and having the "wings" of the connector compress in. It seems like you have to force it into the bottom of the iPad, which I'm not very comfortable with. Is this normal?

ipadcable001.jpg
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Don't be so timid!!!

Just plug the darn thing in.

This is a variation on the MagSafe plug. Okay imagine this situation...

Your precious iPad is precariously close to the edge of a table and you have it plugged into an outlet. Someone walks by and snags his foot on the cable. Now would you rather have the old style 30pin connector or the new style where it easily breaks away leaving your iPad safe on the table?
 
xraytech said:
Your precious iPad is precariously close to the edge of a table and you have it plugged into an outlet. Someone walks by and snags his foot on the cable.
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This has happened to me before, and the new style cables without the locks has saved a handful of my iDevices.
 
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