We know most of us will pay more for the "pretty" one! lol
(it's true, right!)
That's exactly what I was trying to do, but in a productive way.
To much gripping, and not enough enjoying!
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iPhone usb cable too short......anyone else feel the same?
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We know most of us will pay more for the "pretty" one! lol
(it's true, right!)
That's exactly what I was trying to do, but in a productive way.
To much gripping, and not enough enjoying!
months late to the discussion, but what the hey...
I tried the "just add a USB extender cable to the iphone cable" solution.
Looks good on paper, but it's the WRONG answer to the "I need a longer iphone cable" request above.
Why? Instead of a very diminutive cable, you now have:
1. The weight of the usb male & female connectors inline
2. The weight of the (probably) thicker cable (mine was double the diameter)
3. Compounded by 4 to 6 feet of this now thicker heavier cable
It's ungainly and sloppy - doesn't tuck away easily in any non "behind-the-desk" area. The weight plus the connectors inline can knock things around on a desk, and the inline connectors can catch on things.
The orig cable is actually quite thin and wispy - I forgot that until I connected the big-ass transatlantic usb extension cable.
I don't think it's anyone's fault that I can't find one, but for the sake of the (long dead) discussion, although a usb extender really does look good in theory, a simply "longer iphone cable" would clearly serve the need much better.
And yes, I'm too lazy/busy to make my own.
I tried the "just add a USB extender cable to the iphone cable" solution.
Looks good on paper, but it's the WRONG answer to the "I need a longer iphone cable" request above.
Why? Instead of a very diminutive cable, you now have:
1. The weight of the usb male & female connectors inline
2. The weight of the (probably) thicker cable (mine was double the diameter)
3. Compounded by 4 to 6 feet of this now thicker heavier cable
It's ungainly and sloppy - doesn't tuck away easily in any non "behind-the-desk" area. The weight plus the connectors inline can knock things around on a desk, and the inline connectors can catch on things.
The orig cable is actually quite thin and wispy - I forgot that until I connected the big-ass transatlantic usb extension cable.
I don't think it's anyone's fault that I can't find one, but for the sake of the (long dead) discussion, although a usb extender really does look good in theory, a simply "longer iphone cable" would clearly serve the need much better.
And yes, I'm too lazy/busy to make my own.
I was just poking around at this too. Not as cheap, but prettier is the CableJive xlSync. It's 6 feet long which was exactly what I needed to reach from the outlet to my dresser:
http://www.cablejive.com/products/xlSync.html
http://www.cablejive.com/products/xlSync.html
Definitely short
I have confirmed with the OP that the USB cable for the iPhone 4 is definitely shorter by comparing mine with my ipod mini's USB cable that came with it when I bought that back in 2005/2006. It is shorter by a magnitude of about 4-6 inches. Now I do not have a high bed but I noticed that I could not use my iPhone in bed last night without having to lean on my side, whereas I could comfortable lie down facing up with the older cable. I guess I'll stick to the older cable for nighttime chargining and use.
I have confirmed with the OP that the USB cable for the iPhone 4 is definitely shorter by comparing mine with my ipod mini's USB cable that came with it when I bought that back in 2005/2006. It is shorter by a magnitude of about 4-6 inches. Now I do not have a high bed but I noticed that I could not use my iPhone in bed last night without having to lean on my side, whereas I could comfortable lie down facing up with the older cable. I guess I'll stick to the older cable for nighttime chargining and use.
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If l want to get on my iPhone while it is charging, l have to be sitting right next to the outlet the charger cord is plugged into. Yes, the cord is too short!!
