Lightning Cables

[Toby]

So after buying some cheap ones off eBay that didn't last very long.

I need a good quality probably 2 or 3 metre long one.

Suggestions?

 

[JD]

Search. There's a thread that Rich-D posted in, with a link. I bought a set of three standard length ones that work just fine, but did note a couple of their other items were 2-3m ones.

 

[George182]

Search. There's a thread that Rich-D posted in, with a link. I bought a set of three standard length ones that work just fine, but did note a couple of their other items were 2-3m ones.

I ordered the ones he suggested and they have been great!

 

[Gouldy]

I bought two at the weekend that are pretty good.

I bought them from currys, a make called "iwant" iirc. The two I bought were 3m long, both work fine and were £13 each I think

 

[Toby]

@JD I looked in there before posting, did you mean the £1.70 ones?

@Gouldy I might have a walk up there on my dinner and have a look for them. 3m would be ideal!

 

[JD]

Toby - yep, these fella;

Found these for lightning cables >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/USB-DATA-...Domain_3&var=540250543219&hash=item4d1368513d

Tested & working with iOS7 and 100% feedback, seems legit, I've ordered one

I bought three.

 

[Toby]

I can't seem to find the longer ones in their shop

 

[Rich-D]

They work perfectly and are cheap as chips, not sure if they do longer ones, but someone else will

I've also found a good Apple approved car charger as well >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/251356241536?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

 

[Toby]

This is how mine looks after 9 days

 

[Tom]

As ive said before, microusb to lightning (genuine) from computer exchange and then some half decent micro usb cable for £2. (blackberry ones are pretty decent)

 

[Brian]

I was going to start a thread, but found this one.

Was all ready to just buy a 1 metre long one but based on the reviews, I don't think I will !

http://store.apple.com/uk/reviews/MD818ZM/A/lightning-to-usb-cable-1m?fnode=45&rs=mostUseful

 

[CrippsCorner]

Yup I've broken loads of s**t ones... now gone for Belkin and is all good so far! Cheapest place is Halfords with Quidco 3% cashback on click and collect.

 

[Brian]

Think I'll go with the Belkin then, Cheers !

 

[Rich-D]

My eBay special has now failed too, so I've got a genuine Apple one cheap >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item485b9d45e5

 

[Ricardinho]

I bought 4 ebay specials to have all around the house and car and broke them all within about 2 months, there just not fixed together properly. I bought a 1m one from tesco a while back and its pretty decent.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I had to go non official (even though Belkin ones are sold on the Apple Store) because I have a black iPhone and a black dock... a white cable? I don't think so. Really annoys me that Apple make black products but not the accessories to go with them!

 

[Ben]

My eBay special has now failed too, so I've got a genuine Apple one cheap >>> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ORIGINAL-..._MobilePhoneDataCables_JN&hash=item485b9d45e5

I bought one of these several months ago, works perfect.

 

[jonzz]

I had to go non official (even though Belkin ones are sold on the Apple Store) because I have a black iPhone and a black dock... a white cable? I don't think so. Really annoys me that Apple make black products but not the accessories to go with them!

I want a black one for the van too.

 

[George182]

Amazon basics lightning cables have been good for me - they are black

 

[CrippsCorner]

I want a black one for the van too.

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/...productId_1007327_langId_-1_categoryId_165635

 

[Gouldy]

Amazon basics lightning cables have been good for me - they are black

Thanks for this. I've just ordered one to see if they're any good.

 

[Gouldy]

Thanks for this. I've just ordered one to see if they're any good.

Well, they're no good to me unfortunately.

The housing that contains some of the chips on the lightening end is too big to fit in my official apple case. I can't be bothered taking my phone out if it's case every time I want to charge it so it's back to the official apple leads for now.

 

[George182]

Well, they're no good to me unfortunately.

The housing that contains some of the chips on the lightening end is too big to fit in my official apple case. I can't be bothered taking my phone out if it's case every time I want to charge it so it's back to the official apple leads for now.

Thats rubbish

 

[Tom]

As ive said before, microusb to lightning (genuine) from computer exchange and then some half decent micro usb cable for £2. (blackberry ones are pretty decent)

BTT

 

[Gouldy]

Question;

why would you get the micro usb to lightening adaptor from computer exchange? I had a look on their website and I could find one for sale.

 

[riz]

There are official cable on eBay for £9

 

[Deeg]

I honestly don't know what people do to them.

I travel a fair bit, so have 1 attached to a plug which is tied in a knot, that bounces around the bottom Of my bag. Another which is tied in a knot and left in the pencil case thing I carry round.

Admittedly one of the £1 I bought has come away a bit where the case joins the lightening adapter, but it still works, and has done for 12 months.

 

[Tom]

Question;

why would you get the micro usb to lightening adaptor from computer exchange? I had a look on their website and I could find one for sale.

Answer;
https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SACCAPPMD820ZMA

That will NEVER break, then you just BYO micro usb.

 

[Toby]

This has worked perfect since I bought it.

http://www.iluv.co.uk/for-iphone/po...ed-charge-sync-cable-with-lightning-connector

 

[Gouldy]

Answer;
https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SACCAPPMD820ZMA

That will NEVER break, then you just BYO micro usb.

Hero!

Nice one Tom

 

[jonzz]

I jus ordered a few random eBay ones, I'll test them and if theyre any good ill put the link up.

 

[sneeks]

Answer;
https://uk.webuy.com/product.php?sku=SACCAPPMD820ZMA

That will NEVER break, then you just BYO micro usb.

I bought 2 of these, a much better option than the lightning cable.