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asdf12312

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Dec 18, 2011
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I looked on Amazon, most of the reviews say the wall charger doesn't work with the iPhone 4 (charging not supported by this accessory, or just doesn't charge).

Or the USB cable doesn't charge from the PC, only syncs.


So where can I get a charger + USB cable that works like the OEM apple one without paying $20 for it?
 
Anywhere that sells one that meets the required specs. You can search/Google for them if you don't know what they are. I don't recall off the top of my head -- something like 10W/2A. I suggest Monoprice for such items if you don't want to pay the Apple premium.

Or the USB cable doesn't charge from the PC, only syncs.
USB is 500mA on many PC's. 1000mA = 1A. Again, pay attention to the specs.
 
1amp is what you are looking for. 2 amps is for iPad.

The cheap Apple clone wall chargers-the little cube-sometimes work, sometimes don't. I have 3 and 1 of them will make the iphone act crazy while it's plugged in, the others are ok. Stick with a name brand-Belkin, Griffin if you don't want to gamble.
 
Get the original charger or apple authorized chargers. Apple has a chip at the USB port to verified if the charger is authentic or not. I like good quality knock off stuff... but so far i just cannot find reliable knock-off chargers
 
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