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Being the type of person who doesn't like to put charge cycles on a battery if I don't need to, I like keeping things plugged in when I use them. PLEASE ASUS, sell me a cable that is longer then two feet. i can barely put my tablet on my side table because it pulls the cord. Now, my "hidden" needs to be way out in the open for things to reach... I will pay good money for a LONG cable
EP2008 said:
Being the type of person who doesn't like to put charge cycles on a battery if I don't need to, I like keeping things plugged in when I use them. PLEASE ASUS, sell me a cable that is longer then two feet. i can barely put my tablet on my side table because it pulls the cord. Now, my "hidden" needs to be way out in the open for things to reach... I will pay good money for a LONG cable
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+1.
I've tried several USB extension cables with no luck. Anyone find any type of solution to get a longer reach from the charger?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033811
2nd tip down.
EP2008 said:
Being the type of person who doesn't like to put charge cycles on a battery if I don't need to, I like keeping things plugged in when I use them. PLEASE ASUS, sell me a cable that is longer then two feet. i can barely put my tablet on my side table because it pulls the cord. Now, my "hidden" needs to be way out in the open for things to reach... I will pay good money for a LONG cable
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Try this, good price and quality:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B001TH7GUU
dotpro said:
Try this, good price and quality:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B001TH7GUU
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That's no good its a usb 2 cable.
stuntdouble said:
That's no good its a usb 2 cable.
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Sorry, Amazon doesn't seem to have those, surprising....
Ebay does though:
USB 30" Retractable Ext Cable Type A Male to Type A Fem
dotpro said:
Sorry, Amazon doesn't seem to have those, surprising....
Ebay does though:
USB 30" Retractable Ext Cable Type A Male to Type A Fem
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Doesnt specify which usb type that cable is in the listing. Just says 30inches long. So I would say that was USB 2.0 as well. Theyre usually blue tipped if they are usb 3 btw and theyre new so theyre not cheap.
http://www.lindy.co.uk/3m-usb-3-extension-cable-type-a-male-to-a-female-blue/31911.html
This link is just for an example.
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/usb+3.0+extension
5 dollars for a 180cm usb 3.0 cable, i just ordered one.
Monoprice!!
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10303#1030309
The only thing sucks is shipping can be sucky if you dont live near California
That's why i usually wait to buy stuff there so that way i get more bang for my shipping, they have tons of stuff and really good prices
FYI & Offtopic
[They have excellent ethernet cables, i very good quality, i have verified them with iperf and tcpbench]
I i thought it was weird it needs a USB 3.0 extension cable
but i looked in the charger and connector USB plugged and there is 1 extra pin in the middle
neotekz said:
http://s.dealextreme.com/search/usb+3.0+extension
5 dollars for a 180cm usb 3.0 cable, i just ordered one.
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Thanks for the link. I just ordered one. This will save me from a lot of frustration . I appreciate all the replies ;-)
EP2008 said:
Thanks for the link. I just ordered one. This will save me from a lot of frustration . I appreciate all the replies ;-)
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its the least i can do since it was your link that to the ncix page is the reason i have the transformer so early. did you get yours today too?
neotekz said:
its the least i can do since it was your link that to the ncix page is the reason i have the transformer so early. did you get yours today too?
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I got it yesterday and it hasnt left my hands since. This device can easily replace my laptop,which i haven't turned on all day
I can't wait to get a keyboard dock
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Monoprice!!
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10303#1030309
The only thing sucks is shipping can be sucky if you dont live near California
That's why i usually wait to buy stuff there so that way i get more bang for my shipping, they have tons of stuff and really good prices
FYI & Offtopic
[They have excellent ethernet cables, i very good quality, i have verified them with iperf and tcpbench]
I i thought it was weird it needs a USB 3.0 extension cable
but i looked in the charger and connector USB plugged and there is 1 extra pin in the middle
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Monoprice is good as well but unfortunately, they are out of stock for those types.
Here is from amazon, 10feet ,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003YNTLHI
or 6feet,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003YNQ6DK
dotpro said:
Monoprice is good as well but unfortunately, they are out of stock for those types.
Here is from amazon, 10feet ,
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...17145&creative=399349&creativeASIN=B003YNTLHI
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Yeah i just noticed that
I would have ordered from deal extreme but i dont want to wait 3 weeks for it
I ordered this 6 footer from amazon, has free shipping, 6 Bucks
http://www.amazon.com/6FT-USB-3-0-Extension-Cable/dp/B0037ECAQ8/ref=pd_cp_e_1
SlimDan22 said:
Yeah i just noticed that
I would have ordered from deal extreme but i dont want to wait 3 weeks for it
I ordered this 6 footer from amazon, has free shipping, 6 Bucks
http://www.amazon.com/6FT-USB-3-0-Extension-Cable/dp/B0037ECAQ8/ref=pd_cp_e_1
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We are from Canada so most Amazon stores don't ship here and the ones that do still takes a few weeks.
EP2008 said:
I got it yesterday and it hasnt left my hands since. This device can easily replace my laptop,which i haven't turned on all day
I can't wait to get a keyboard dock
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Did you preorder the dock yet?
I went the other way round... instead of getting a USB extension cable, I assembled a power cord extension cable
I had all the spare parts lying around, so it cost me exactly $0, and maybe 5 minutes of my time...
Has anyone confirmed the 3.0 extension cable works? I I just tried and tested transformer doesn't charge through it. What is worse though is that I breaks the normal charger. I had to unplug everything for 20 minutes to get it to charge again.
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Did you preorder the dock yet?
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Yes, from visions. Amazon had my first order, but I cancelled after seeing visions price on the dock. I think everyone will be gerting the dock in at the same time, so I went on price instead of shipping speed.
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Has anyone confirmed the 3.0 extension cable works? I I just tried and tested transformer doesn't charge through it. What is worse though is that I breaks the normal charger. I had to unplug everything for 20 minutes to get it to charge again.
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This is worrisome. Can someone confirm?
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This is worrisome. Can someone confirm?
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To allay fears... this is who I based the information from:
bobcatuk said:
I purchased a USB 3 Cable that has the correct amount of pins needed to be used as an extension cable (Male to Female) with the Asus charger, so with a 2 meter cable i can now sit on the sofa with it plugged into the charger to get full charge whilst using the transformer.
Saves having to put it down close to a power point to charge it with the silly short cable that it came with.
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From this post HERE.
I'm sure it will charge fine, but pretty sure you won't be able to use it as a data cable to your pc. I've seen a lot of people confusing usb 2.0 with usb 3.0 cables. Be careful as they are very different.
I did a search the forums and really didn't see what I was looking for. Where can I order an additional charging cable for the transformer ? I searched the asus website among other stories and did not find one. Thanks.
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You can't at the moment, it's on backorder on the ASUS estore.
http://us.estore.asus.com/index.php?l=product_list&c=3029
Thanks for the link though...that helps...
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$40 for a charger makes me want to return this tablet
primeral said:
$40 for a charger makes me want to return this tablet
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Yeah, $10 more than the Apple option. Hopefully the 3rd party gets on this.
I see Fry's just listed the charger but will not ship till July 22nd
http://www.frys.com/product/6659704?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
I just pre-ordered one from here today... http://www.excaliberpc.com/606705/asus-transformer-tf101-ac-adapter.html
According to the sales person on the phone, the shipment should be there Tuesday.
Pretty pissed about mine, appears to have a short and I am scared that it also fried the contacts inside my TF - Might be a full RMA, but I don't wanna wait!
How about just the cable? Anyone know where to buy or the part#?
Thanks,
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Yeah, $10 more than the Apple option. Hopefully the 3rd party gets on this.
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Well, it is $35 more than the Samsung option. I found Samsung tablet cables for $5.
I really think ASUS should have included a cable to charge the dock with, i mean seriously what other device do you know of that takes a certain cable to charge it with that is not provided when you purchase the product... For the price you are paying for the dock.
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I really think ASUS should have included a cable to charge the dock with, i mean seriously what other device do you know of that takes a certain cable to charge it with that is not provided when you purchase the product... For the price you are paying for the dock.
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Lame on ASUS's part in general with this whole situation. This is exactly how you do NOT want to launch a new product.
I agree... I'm very disappointed Asus didn't bundle an additional cable with the docking.
Especially because they decided to use proprietary port...
Agreed - for the $10 worth of parts in the dock & $150 price tag, they could've included the damn cable.
-bZj
Argh. F you ASUS. Speak of the devil. My charger *JUST* went out after owning this thing for only about 1.5 months. Fortunately the problem seems to be the power supply and not the cable itself. I can still connect to the tablet when the cable is plugged in to the PC. I guess off to drop $30 on a replacement supply.
Look for iPad compatible supplies at Amazon/eBay - should be a cheaper solution for just the wall wart.
-bZj
down8 said:
Look for iPad compatible supplies at Amazon/eBay - should be a cheaper solution for just the wall wart.
-bZj
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I don't think an iPad charger will work. Others here have suggested that at least 11v are needed to charge the transformer at a reasonable rate (see for example, DevCake's thread on DIY charging solutions).
I've got a query into Powertraveller as to whether they've got a Tip/Adaptor on the way for the EeePad Transformer - I own both a Powermonkey and a Powergorilla.
It is annoying that they're using a proprietary connector!
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It is annoying that they're using a proprietary connector!
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Made worse by the fact that replacement cables are super hard to come by. Why would you make a proprietary cable... knowing damn well that everyone is going to want replacements, especially since the one they give you is only two feet long... and then not make them easily available to purchase?
This is the main complaint I have had with this tablet.
You can buy the charger & charging cable at Frys now.
http://www.frys.com/product/6659704?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
RMXO said:
You can buy the charger & charging cable at Frys now.
http://www.frys.com/product/6659704?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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Fry's said it will not be available until July 28.
Jesus Christ, Asus, why make the cable so hard to buy?! I just got a docking station today and lo and behold.. NO CHARGER?!
Now I can ONLY charge one device at a time... great.
http://phandroid.com/2011/07/20/official-htc-video-dock-arriving-in-stores-this-august/
So much for the kick stand case. This dock looks tight tho
My local bestbuy already have them instock, I did pick one up. Doesnt work with any cases. Not worth the $50, maybe $30.
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Yeah I work in best buy mobile and we have had these for quite some time now.
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My local best buy stocks the htc evo 3d dock.i checked it out and it does not have a hdmi or mini hdmi port.
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Hmmm mine does not :-( or well at least when I call maybe ill go in
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I just got mine from my local best buy. I looked all over the store and couldn't find it. They had them where they normally store their new phones at. Love the sleek design but not worth 50 bucks IMO.
Does it come with an MHL adapter? Or do you have to buy that over and above the $50 cost?
And I have been checking my local Best Buy stores, but they never have had them in stock. Out of frustration, I went into my local Sprint store to see if maybe they had them first. Nope. But the guy checked on it for me, and he found there was like 150 of them just sitting in a warehouse, with no ETA on when they will be shipped!!! And they had been just sitting in that warehouse for weeks!!!
Weird. My Sprint store had this in stock on day 1. Maybe it was a Evo 4G one.
In either case, does this work with the MHL adapter?
Saw the dock at Best Buy and was allowed to open up the box to check out the dock. It does NOT come bundled with a MHL adapter. The only items in the box were the dock, a wall usb adapter, and a micro usb cable to charge it. IMO it is definitely NOT worth $49.99
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Weird. My Sprint store had this in stock on day 1. Maybe it was a Evo 4G one.
In either case, does this work with the MHL adapter?
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It does work with my tmobile MHL adapter, there is a video button that needs to be push to activate the hdmi output.
I got mine today as well. I am having problems with it though.
I will be playing a game, or an emulator and every 15-45 seconds the screen will flicker off then back on, and the sound will flicker back to the phone, then back to the TV once the screen comes back.
It does not seem to have this issue on the "main" phone screens or when I am in lesser video/sound intensive apps like mail clients etc.
If I disconnect the video dock and directly use the MHL Adaptor I have zero issues so I doubt the MHL adaptor is at fault.
Anyone else experiencing this who owns one? or did I get a dud?
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It does work with my tmobile MHL adapter, there is a video button that needs to be push to activate the hdmi output.
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Finally found one yesterday at another local BB than the one I normally go to. If you are in the Irving, Texas area, the South Irving BB, by the 183 (Airport Freeway) has about 3, and Lewisville BB has maybe 1 left, as I bought the other. I also bought that T-Mobile MHL adapter for their HTC Sensation. Using the 50% off coupon, link in the MHL post, I got it for only $10!
As I had a number of spare HDMI cables laying around, but not long enough individually, I also bought 2 Rocketfish HDMI couplers for about $29 each.
Sooooo, put it all together, pressed the button to enable docking mode and,.... and, .... NOTHING! The TV screen was blank! You would think that the HDMI out would work in dock mode, right? WRONG! I then tested the MHL direct into the phone, and I did get picture and sound on the TV. So was the dock defective in some way???!!!
Turned out, after near 30 minutes of futzing around and pulling hairs out, that by accident I found out it only worked in non-dock mode. Duh! How counter intuitive can you be?! So now it works, and fairly decently too.
Now those of you who might think the dock not worth the extra buckaroos, I personally love it! And those worried that the adapter in the dock might screw up your port on the phone? DON'T WORRY. It is an extremely smooth insert. Require zero pressure to put it in. You can darn near just lay the phone on the dock, and if positioned properly, gravity does the rest.
Now of course, my Platinum case won't fit on the dock. But it only takes a few seconds to remove or place it back on. So no biggy for me, unless you are someone THAT anal about things???
We just got some in at the Radioshack I work at and I definitely will never spend $50 on this. It's cool if you want your phone at an angle connected to a computer... big deal... and you still have to get the MHL adapter and an HDMI cable to get it on a tv. So, $50 for the dock, $30 for the adapter, $20 for the HDMI cable. $100!!!! Wasted!!!
Whatever you can do my E3D can do better!
NOW ON SALE AT BEST BUY $39.99
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/HTC+-+M...O+3D/2768674.p?id=1218349689385&skuId=2768674
Amazon has cheap charging cables from 3rd party sellers:
Sorry I can't post a link. Here is the description
KHOMO Super Long 6ft (SIX Feet!) USB Data Charging Cable for Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF101 TF201 (High Quality Rubberized Cable, not cheap Plastic)
$6 for 1 and $8 for 2
Actually they are in a two pack for $5.15+shipping
StevieJ
Just ordered the 2 pack and the 2 dollar case for 10 bucks, hope all works well!
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Purchased.
Buy em’ before the seller knows how sought after these are. lol
8.14!!! Hell yeah, it's hella cheap for 2 packs.
Woo! Prime eligible!
The only ones I can find on Amazon are now $23 for two cables or $12 for one.
Damnit, they raised the freaking prices already! Wish I could have known about this sooner!
didn't take long, mine on the way.
I'm impressed!
I ordered on Tuesday and they arrived in today's (Thursday) mail.
The cables are almost twice as long as the stock Asus cable and are slightly stiffer.
The one I tested works fine for both data transfer and battery charging.
The TF connector looks identical to one on the ASUS cable and fits snugly.
Pretty good deal for a little over $8.00 delivered. It's a shame that they tripled the price, but it's still an OK deal.
Could someone PM me the link? Or is the deal over? I only see them for 10$ now...
I too received mine today as well. Pretty good as far as I can tell. I also ordered the 2 dollar case and must say the case looks every bit worth the 2 bucks and not a dime more. Oh well, good charger cables though.
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Received mine today as well (5 minutes ago)
Cannot get the cable to charge, or detect the device when connected to my 'puter.
Have only tried one, so far....
only out $5 bucks, though.....
got mine as well, charges good, but my laptop can't see it.. oh well..
Ordered 2-pack on Tuesday. Just got them. Both are good, charging or connecting to PCs.
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got mine as well, charges good, but my laptop can't see it.. oh well..
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Is yours stock, or ROM'd?
I am running ARHD 3.1.0, and mistakenly ran the 3G enabler script to use a 3G modem, not knowing it won't work right now.
Apparently, one of the side effects is it kills the USB connection to the tablet. I re-flashed ARHD 3.1.0 right over top, and it cleared right up.
Hope that helps
Just got mine. Running stock updated ICS.
USB recognized on computer.
Cable charges fine (not through usb of course).
Good pickup.
thantos said:
Could someone PM me the link? Or is the deal over? I only see them for 10$ now...
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Seller wised up. They're $15.99 now.
http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Chargin...4I2U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332533588&sr=8-1
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Is yours stock, or ROM'd?
I am running ARHD 3.1.0, and mistakenly ran the 3G enabler script to use a 3G modem, not knowing it won't work right now.
Apparently, one of the side effects is it kills the USB connection to the tablet. I re-flashed ARHD 3.1.0 right over top, and it cleared right up.
Hope that helps
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My stock cable dos fine, this one dos not. I'm not worried about it, as long as it charges, I'm good.
Got mine on Friday. Charging and data transfer with no problems. Best $8.14 I have ever spent. Love the length too.
Steviej
So if I just use a USB male to female cord to extend the stock cable, wont that work ?
I have been looking for a new cable that won't become lose where you plug it into the phone.
I have gone through them monthly. I can't use them in the car because they become lose and do not charge anymore. It's really frustrating not finding a good cable where the connector to the phone does not become lose in a couple of weeks.
Any suggestions would be great appreciated
wrxphantom said:
I have been looking for a new cable that won't become lose where you plug it into the phone.
I have gone through them monthly. I can't use them in the car because they become lose and do not charge anymore. It's really frustrating not finding a good cable where the connector to the phone does not become lose in a couple of weeks.
Any suggestions would be great appreciated
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I'm using an extra cable SilverTec.
Braided cable. got an option for 1m to 0.5m.
I'll send you an image later or not just google it. pretty solid.
doesn't come lose. bought it for around $3.5 for the 0.5m
the 1m should cost around $6
wrxphantom said:
I have been looking for a new cable that won't become lose where you plug it into the phone.
I have gone through them monthly. I can't use them in the car because they become lose and do not charge anymore. It's really frustrating not finding a good cable where the connector to the phone does not become lose in a couple of weeks.
Any suggestions would be great appreciated
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There's another thread around here about this. But, I have yet to find one better than this one PortaPow 3.3ft 20AWG Charge+Sync Micro USB Cable. It's one of a very few on Amazon that actually specs the conductor sizes. Also, it's one of the few sync (not charge only) cables with over-sized power conductors. You need a sync cable for turbo charging to work. It was actually a little scary tight when it was brand new. It's not braided, so if you are looking for aesthetics, this is probably not the one for you.
brizey said:
There's another thread around here about this. But, I have yet to find one better than this one PortaPow 3.3ft 20AWG Charge+Sync Micro USB Cable. It's one of a very few on Amazon that actually specs the conductor sizes. Also, it's one of the few sync (not charge only) cables with over-sized power conductors. You need a sync cable for turbo charging to work. It was actually a little scary tight when it was brand new. It's not braided, so if you are looking for aesthetics, this is probably not the one for you.
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Thank you for your advice. I actually do NOT care how it looks as long as it works and doesn't become loose.
Good information to consider on your reply and the previous reply. Thanks guys
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I'm happy with the braided 6.6ft Cambond reversible USB cable I bought on Amazon.
Anker cables are widely regarded as one of the best. Very well made, and use thick gauge wire. Check out the reviews on Amazon for what people are saying.
Monoprice best place to get your cables. Cost way less than others and last long time. Just look at this one for $3 http://www.monoprice.com/Product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030307&p_id=9762&seq=1&format=2
I've found that OEM Blackberry cables are the best of both worlds, the usb connector is not as loose as other generic cables and they are not as tight fit as the Anker cables, you can find them at Amazon.
Erik
brizey said:
There's another thread around here about this. But, I have yet to find one better than this one PortaPow 3.3ft 20AWG Charge+Sync Micro USB Cable. It's one of a very few on Amazon that actually specs the conductor sizes. Also, it's one of the few sync (not charge only) cables with over-sized power conductors. You need a sync cable for turbo charging to work. It was actually a little scary tight when it was brand new. It's not braided, so if you are looking for aesthetics, this is probably not the one for you.
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+1 to the PortaPow listed above. Been using one in the car for almost 6 months and connections have remained firm. I have this PureGear car charger and Quick Charge works well using this cable. Well worth the $7.49
http://www.znaps.net/
But, you'll have to wait till Jan 2016
If you want to use quick charge on your nexus 6, make sure to get some better quality cables, because the crap cable won't give you enough power. i get mine tronsmart cable from their deals, and it can charge my lg g4 at full speed, great quality.
http://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart®-Ch...UTF8&qid=1439871916&sr=8-1&keywords=tronsmart
I like my Aukey 10 foot cable. I haven't tried it with the Turbo Charger.
Just ordered these to try them out since they had some deal on amazon. Not bad for $14 total. Oh yeah, they have to be done separately for the codes to work.
Aukey Quick Charge:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A142BGUZC6UH73
( enter "266PPQ4P" for $8 off)
Aukey [5-Pack] Hi-speed Micro USB Cable USB 2.0 A Male to Micro B Sync & Charging Cable:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ue&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A142BGUZC6UH73
( enter "8RKI69IH" for $4 off)
Deeco7 said:
http://www.znaps.net/
But, you'll have to wait till Jan 2016
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I'll have to consider getting this.
I've been using these for months now - Link
Turbo charging perfectly
none
wrxphantom said:
Thank you for your advice. I actually do NOT care how it looks as long as it works and doesn't become loose.
Good information to consider on your reply and the previous reply. Thanks guys
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I think they all get loose after a while. I bought a nice one at Target and after a month it went bad, I now have to jiggle it at the USB side for it to work, do they make anything like they used too????