Native Union Launches 'Impossible' Dual USB-C and Lightning Charging Cable

[unregbaron]

A bit weird to use leather - I would have thought vegans might be interested in this product.

 

[SurferPup]

This is a really good product. I have a set of USB A / C / Lightning and multiple adapters for cars and various mobile travel packs / sleeves / bags.

 

[dz5b609]

Not impossible just ill-advised by both Apple and the people behind the USB-standards.

 

[Jumpthesnark]

Clearly I was born into the wrong socioeconomic class and then got a career that doesn't pay enough, because I looked at that $50 price tag and started laughing my USB-C port off.

 

[JapanApple]

cost too much

 

[RandomTox]

LOL, that price. The only people this company could convince to spend that kind of money are on Macrumors.

Hence the article is published here

 

[biffuz]

I want a cable with Lightning, USB-C, micro USB, mini USB, Watch, AND Magsafe for the M1 MBP.
I have all of these ready on my recharging shelf in the closet, and some of them in multiples because I may have to recharge two or three things with the same connector...

 

[Ihatefall]

Just want to point out, that their cables have a LIFETIME warranty. They make good on it too.
Two of their older cables died on me I emailed and they were replaced.

Are they expensive? Yes
But one cable quality cable is better (and likely cheaper) that the countless cables my friends have bought over the 8 years I have had one night cable

 

[Kabeyun]

As in it’s “impossible” for me to get that excited about a $50 cable that can’t do more than charge a single device at a time.

 

[iSayuSay]

For $50 I would expect more. An extra Watch puck charger would be great, and I think it's more elegant if it retains some cable instead of directly branched.

 

[SoldOnApple]

I'd rather carry two cables tbh.

 

[Danfango]

For $50 I would expect more. An extra Watch puck charger would be great, and I think it's more elegant if it retains some cable instead of directly branched.

That is about as silly as you can get. The failure of one part of it creates 3x as much waste and you can't leave 2 cables behind if you don't need them 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[return2sendai]

All your devices except those using micro-USB.

 

[ANDJOE]

I’ll pass on these ergonomics

 

[TwistedGleam]

Is this not something I could’ve bought on Amazon for like $10 already?

 

[supremedesigner]

I just purchased 10-foot lighting and the 6-foot three different charger ports from them. Both are amazing. Their product is durable and robust, unlike Apple's expensive, flimsy cord that breaks over time.

EDIT: Yes, they are expensive but good in the very long run.

 

[TwistedGleam]

Just want to point out, that their cables have a LIFETIME warranty. They make good on it too.
Two of their older cables died on me I emailed and they were replaced.

Are they expensive? Yes
But one cable quality cable is better (and likely cheaper) that the countless cables my friends have bought over the 8 years I have had one night cable

I have $11 no-name usb cables I bought on Amazon several years ago that have lifetime replacement warranty on them and have never had trouble getting replacements either. And I know Anker brand cables have a lifetime replacement warranty.

 

[tdar]

It’s a great idea. But over the course of the next few months I will replace all of my existing lighting devices with USB-C. That’s what the iPhone 15 is going to do for you. End your need for lightning.

 

[psac]

But I like my cords made from real meat as opposed to being plant-based.

... or is that not what Impossible means here?

 

[MrCrowbar]

Not a fan of that 90 degree angle and pretty sure it can't charge via lightning and USB C at the same time. Just velcro two cables together and you're good.

 

[BobSc]

But will it charge two devices at a time?

The article specifically answers that question. Do you people even read the actual article? Sheesh.

 

[compwiz1202]

But will it charge two devices at a time?

This was my first question:

If you try to charge two devices...

A. Both charge fully
B. Both charge but slower for each
C. Only one of the ports will work
D. Nothing charges

 

[compwiz1202]

From a normal cable standpoint, yes, this is too expensive. Looking at Native Union products in general, this seems about right.

I will say, though, their stuff is good quality and does last.


Read the article?

But what happens if you try. Doesn't even mention that you can or can't on the website description/tech specs

 

[JMStearnsX2]

The article specifically answers that question. Do you people even read the actual article? Sheesh.

I confess I didn't fully read to the end before I posted that, I do beg your pardon.

 

[randyhudson]

$50 . I'll just buy 3 of each for the same price.