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Why don't they give you a real home charger?
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Your iPhone's cord a little on the short side? Us Android users have longer cordsSize does matter
You can have the long cord. I'll take the stable operating system
I personally don't carry around the adapters. They stay in fixed locations, like at home and at work, for the extremely rare times I can't just plug the charging cable into a computer.
The link I posted is to USB extension cables that cost a dollar and thirty cents (for six-footers). So yes, this would be "three pieces", as you mentioned earlier. However again I personally don't tote all this crap around -- just the USB cable because USB ports are prolific. Hell even newer houses have them in the wall.
I use the charger adapter and USB cables (and extensions, if need be) in places no where near a USB port of any kind -- like on a nightstand.
I don't understand what the downside is to having it be two pieces? If it was a single piece unit, you'd have to carry around another USB cable if you want to connect it to your computer. Sure the cable may be short but having it as two pieces is way more convenient.
The op does not want to, he wants one long cable that attaches directly to the adapter.
It's understandable to want a longer cable, but complaining about it being "2 pieces" is just bizarre. Then you would have to carry around a separate cable to connect the phone to a computer.
Why don't they give you a real screen protector???
The two crappy films already on the phone don't even fit properly.
They put on these flaps that overhangs the phone, so I had to cut them off.
Plus the screen doesn't respond too kindly with them on.
I wish Apple would give us real protectors.
The two crappy films already on the phone don't even fit properly.
They put on these flaps that overhangs the phone, so I had to cut them off.
Plus the screen doesn't respond too kindly with them on.
I wish Apple would give us real protectors.
I hope you're not being serious.
Those plastic films on the phone are not screen protectors. They just put them on to protect the glass before it gets to the customers' hands. You're supposed to take them off.
Why does Apple give you this tiny little USB cable with a wall adapter instead of a real charger? Preferably one longer than 2-3 feet also?
Apple being very skimpy as usual. This way they save on copper.
Great thread, will read again.
What a bright comment. Wow.
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If they wanted to be skimpy, they wouldn't include earbuds, stickers, or nice packaging. I don't think Apple is too strapped for cash these days.
What a bright comment.
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If they wanted to be skimpy, they wouldn't include earbuds, stickers, or nice packaging. I don't think Apple is too strapped for cash these days.
Wow came back from dinner and this thread sure caught on fire during the past hour. The principle behind the original thread was simple. Give us a longer cord as it's pathetic to have a 12" reach.
Annoying Cost Cutting
The short cords supplied with so many electronic devices today is annoying. Two or three feet less wire times millions of units saves lots of money for the manufacturer.... but increases frustration for users and the cost burden is shifted to you to buy a longer cable after-market. Of recent purchases only my Amazon Kindle had a decent length cord.
The short cords supplied with so many electronic devices today is annoying. Two or three feet less wire times millions of units saves lots of money for the manufacturer.... but increases frustration for users and the cost burden is shifted to you to buy a longer cable after-market. Of recent purchases only my Amazon Kindle had a decent length cord.
Exaggerating much? I just measured the cable that came with my 4S and its 3.5 feet long.
usb extension on amazon you can get these days for like what? 99cents?
next time you buy something off the net, im sure amazon will sell it too, just buy it from amazon, and throw a usb extension in the cart with your purchase
next time you buy something off the net, im sure amazon will sell it too, just buy it from amazon, and throw a usb extension in the cart with your purchase
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...ds=long+ipod+cable&rh=i:aps,k:long+ipod+cable
I have to say the wall adapter that came with my 3g is of much better quality than the ones they give now. In fact the one that came with my 4s doesnt even work.
I have to say the wall adapter that came with my 3g is of much better quality than the ones they give now. In fact the one that came with my 4s doesnt even work.
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Everyone has a different computer setup, so people need different cable lengths. But it's not Apple's responsibility to provide one that will be perfect for everyone. What do you do if the cord on your coffee maker isn't long enough to reach the outlet? You move stuff or you get an extension. Same thing here.
As for the two-piece issue, it makes sense. You don't need a wall plug with a cable attached. You'd have to wind it whenever you wanted to take it somewhere, which stresses where the cord meets the plug. I think it's much nicer to have the pieces come apart.
As for the two-piece issue, it makes sense. You don't need a wall plug with a cable attached. You'd have to wind it whenever you wanted to take it somewhere, which stresses where the cord meets the plug. I think it's much nicer to have the pieces come apart.