Replacement cables failing?

[jollyreaper]

I've noticed this starting with my ipods and continuing with my first iphone. I keep a spare cable at work, in my car, and at home where I keep all my chargers. I use the generics to make sure I have enough. In time these cables always seem to fail. I first get them and the device charges like a charm the moment I connect. In time the cables get a little wonky where the phone will stop charging when the cable jiggles. In time, they'll stop connecting entirely.

I check the end, no dust. The phone isn't an issue because it works fine with other cables. It seems like the problem is isolated to the part. Very strange.

 

[blueroom]

Generic cables are all over the map quality wise.

 

[HERO XXL]

The same would happen to me--then I realized that people were simply switching them because THEIRS had broken!!

 

[jollyreaper]

These are "new" cables though.

 

[Munkypoo7]

Generic cables are all over the map quality wise.

^This. Some cheap cables from some companies last forever while others are just garbage, then there's everything else in between.

These are "new" cables though.

"New" doesn't mean squat. Quality is what matters.

 

[jollyreaper]

Any suppliers you trust?

 

[blueroom]

Any suppliers you trust?

Apple, Griffin.

Avoid the dollar store crap. Or just buy lots of cheap ones.

 

[Rocko1]

Belkin and Griffin make nice cables. Here is a Belkin. It's almost TOO tough.

 

[Legios]

You should see the thickness of the Griffin 10' cable, VERY sturdy.