No problem, found a white one here http://www.sunvalleytek.com/us-ac-power-cord-wire-cable-2prong-white-4feet-round-p-377.html for $1.15 if anyone wants to purchase one that matches the adapter lol
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Longer power cord
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Shoot, I completely forgot those were interchangable, I have so many old PowerBook/iBook power adapters laying around I don't know what to do with!
why is the standard chord a bit over 36" SHORT
I can't understand why Apple decided to provide such a short power/data chord with the iphone4. When I have my consumer electronics company my standard power/data chord will be approx. 6 to 8 feet long! 3 feet SHORT is ridiculous!
I can't understand why Apple decided to provide such a short power/data chord with the iphone4. When I have my consumer electronics company my standard power/data chord will be approx. 6 to 8 feet long! 3 feet SHORT is ridiculous!
blueroom
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I use the Griffin 3meter USB / iPad cable.
https://store.griffintechnology.com/3meter-usb-dock-cable
https://store.griffintechnology.com/3meter-usb-dock-cable
How is that cord i heard it fits loose so it easily gets detached from the ipad. Also heard of fit issues when using a case.
iPad has been out over a year... As others have suggested, an extension cord works.
Wow, just tried this with my old laptop cord...works great. Never thought of it.
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I'm confused.. what adapter? Is this a newer model Macbook thing or does it not apply to MBPs?
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On your mbp or mb you can pop off the power prongs, and there is a longer cable that comes with all laptops, you can put that on the iPad power brick.
Hmm.. I'm gonna have to check that out. I don't have it in front me at the moment, but it definitely sounds like something I'd have to use.
Should be able to use any cord with a C8 coupler.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C7.2FC8_coupler
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60320#C7.2FC8_coupler
gquiring
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I just use longer sync cables (6 feet). You can get them on ebay real cheap. Links on my blog:
http://blog.qdigi.com/2011/04/ipad-2-bargain-charger-and-cables.html
http://blog.qdigi.com/2011/04/ipad-2-bargain-charger-and-cables.html
Those are great if the power outlet is easily accessible. If the need is due to a difficult to reach outlet, a extra cord is cheaper than an extra power adapter + longer sync cable.
gquiring
macrumors regular
In some cases you may not want the brick laying on the floor with an extension cable. Kinda messy. I mounted a power strip to the underside of my coffee table where the brick is hidden and just used a longer sync cable.
I just plug it into a regular extension cable. The only place I generally use it for long periods is on the couch, I just keep a cable behind that and plug in either my iPad or iPhone when I am having a lazy day. It's no like I hav to charge them that often, great battery life in my experience.
I honestly believe that 3 feet is perfect for a pack-in cable. The device needs to be charge frequently, so I need to bring a power adapter any time I travel. Because of this I prefer the shorter cable. Anything longer and you end up with a tangled mess in your bag.
Fortunately there are numerous inexpensive solutions for those who find it too short: longer dock connector cable, USB extension, longer cable to your power brick, or power extension cable. Any of which can be had for under 5$ online.
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