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| Poweradd™ 30 Pin USB Charging and Sync Dock Connector Data Cable Product Features Apple 30-pin connector to USB Type A cable. Certified by Apple (MFi), meets/exceeds Apple's performance standards. 2-in-1 function: charging and transferring data at the same time. 4.0 feet(1.2 meter) durable cable completely meet your needs, light-weight and easily coiled. Compatible with iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S, iPad 1/2/3, iPod nano 5th/6th generations and iPod Touch 3rd/4th generations. |
By Stephen M.
I received this at no cost in exchange for writing a review. Here are my comments.
1. This 4ft cable works just as well as the original cable that came with my iPhone 4S to charge it, but costs a fraction of the price.
2. This is the same thickness as my original cable and sits just as securely in my iPhone when it is being charged (sometimes non-Apple cables fit loosely and can unintentionally be detached from the phone before charging is complete).
3. A velcro loop is included to hold the cable together when it is coiled for travel. That's a nice touch.
Bottom line: The current price of 7.99 for an Apple certified cable that works as well as the original is definitely a good deal.
An excellent replacement for my 30-pin Apple USB cable that was on its last leg ...
By D. Fowler
For some reason, I’ve had a lot of problems finding a 30-pin USB charging cable for my 1st generation iPad. I use both my original iPad and my iPad Air continually and when one is charging, the other tends to be in use. My original 30-pin cable was simply falling apart, as in having to use electrical tape falling apart.
Essentialy my USB cable was slowly becoming an unshielded one. I had to be very careful trying to get it connected to a charge and ultimately had to resort to a high capacity battery pack to get it moving. I was actually leaving the USB cable plugged into the iPad at all times.
The cable connection was just so iffy. I had to play around to hear that all too familiar “blink.” With the Poweradd, which is Apple MFI certified, the connection was immediate and that blink was there. It was quite a relief because I was worried I’d have to buy yet another cable.
FEATURES:
► Apple 30-pin connector to USB Type A cable.
► Certified by Apple (MFi), meets/exceeds Apple’s performance standards.
► 2-in-1 function: charging and transferring data at the same time.
► 4.0 feet(1.2 meter) durable cable completely meet your needs, light-weight and easily coiled.
► Compatible with iPhone 3G/3GS/4/4S, iPad 1/2/3, iPod nano 5th/6th generations and iPod Touch 3rd/4th generations.
I think the problem with older cables I’d hurriedly purchased what that they were equally hurriedly manufactured. In other words, junk. The Poweradd 30-pin is is sturdy and just a tad thicker than my original Apple 30-pin USB. There’s no additional reinforcement at the connectors, but my unfortunate experience was a lesson learned. Don’t yank out the cable.
There’s a very handy attached Velcro tie to keep the cable together after charging. Did it work well? It certainly did and the charge on the now aging iPad was rapid, as expected. I’m quite pleased with this cable and it worked as well as I hoped it would. It’s actually a relief to once again have a decent cable. If down the line it fails to perform, I’ll be back to edit.
Sample provided for review.
First rate construction and MFi certified
By Mike Tarrani
When I was offered a review sample I eagerly accepted. It seems that the only places you can get these 30-pin cables are at the Dollar stores and some of the big box and discount places. Usually the cables they offer are either junk or exorbitantly priced.
This cable is well made and carries the Made For iPod/iPhone/iPad logo. To me that is worth a premium price because it's Apple's stamp of Approval saying that it was manufactured per Apple's standards. Ironically, while it has premium features, its priced about the same as the lower quality cables you find at the discount stores.
Another feature is the fact that this works flawlessly with the OEM charger that came with my iPad 2, and also synchs without hiccup to iTunes on my laptop. Some of the bargain cables either quickly fall apart or will not synch.
Hopefully this company will continue selling this cable because finding one of this quality is becomming more and more difficult. A year ago I would have said, 'meh', but now I say five stars for making a decent, legacy cable available at a realistic price.
Disappointed Again!
By Darlene Morrilly
Only used one of two I but within three weeks the white covering the wires at the connector has separated and wires are exposed. Very disappointed.
As an update to my review.. Poweradd customer service department contacted me regarding my review and sent me a replacement. I appreciate their promt attention to this matter.
And the saga continues with these connectors. Again, this time within two weeks, the connector has failed. It does not take a rocket scientist to realize that the design is flawed. The tabs on the soft rubber wire cover that goes into the hard plastic at top of connector is made too short. A slight wrangle of the wire or a turn when connecting IPad to charge causes this tab to come out of the housing and exposing wires. Would not order or recommend this item. No plea by customer service to do this would change my mind. I originally bought two of these and was sent one replacement by customer service. I have one still in box and I expect that within weeks of opening this one it too will fail. I am not a child but a retired professional who is not rough with item.
You get what you pay for.
By Michelle Castro
If I could give below 1 star, I would. My phone & iPad charge slower than before. & I've had the cord for exactly 1 week, & it's already damaged. Doesn't even work anymore! The wires are exposed too. It easily just broke yesterday. But you get what you pay for.
Update 10/03: They did give me a refund. The one star is not for the company itself. It's for the USB. So I'll give them two stars for promptly messaging me for my concerns with the USB & refunding me. But my commentary & rating stands by the USB.
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