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Where to buy quality Lightning to USB Cables?

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Where to buy quality Lightning to USB Cables?

im looking for a few lightning to usb cables for our idevices and need to know where to look to get the best quality for the best price.

If original apple ones are the best that's fine but I was hoping for something cheaper if it's just as sturdy at the connection join.

Thx !
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tmpz wrote: Amazon has official licensed cables.

Or try Monoprice.
I've read the Amazon reviews, falls apart after 3-6 months of use
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From what I've read, Monoprice makes the best official / licensed one.

For non-licensed, I took a chance recently on an eBay one:
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/131179980332?var ... 1497.l2649

I specifically bought the "Heavy Duty" 2.0A one that's listed for iPads. I have an iPhone 6 and figured I'd take a chance for $2.50 shipped. I read about the issues with reliability and cheap knockoffs not working properly or being blocked out by iOS so I wasn't holding my breath but I got it a few days ago and didn't have any issues or messages pop up (I saw one where the iPhone would say its connected to an unlicensed device).

I literally got this just last week, so it could very well be a matter of time, so YMMW. I picked up a bunch more and also one of the "standard" 1.0A ones to try out as well but I haven't gotten those yet so I can't comment on them.
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^ the Costco deal looks pretty good for licensed ones.
(I assume they're licensed)
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That Costco deal does look good, tho I'm on Belleville and the nearest Costco is a while away and I don't even have a membership, we have friends buy us stuff. It would be a hassle to have to return stuff.

Also Amazon reviews of the Duracell cables aren't very promising
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I literally JUST bought the Costco pack for a friend. I was going to order a bunch from Monoprice but they're twice the price of these.

The pricing on these (in general) is ridiculous. For $30 I could buy a 50 pack of MicroUSB.
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I literally just made these an hour ago lol. Mind you I have never had issues with iphone cables breaking on me however I have heard lots of other people having issues.

these are Original iphone cables 1M & a copy 2M cable which I have used for months without issues. Also have 3M cables as well but have not added any extra protection to them.


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I'd be wary of buying knockoff cables. They aren't made to the same quality and do not use the same materials as official cables. That said, while Apple cables can be cheaper, I find it rather hilarious that people have no problem shelling out $700-$1200 for the latest Apple iPhone that will be outdated within 1 year's time, but complain about a $30 cable that will have continuous use for all Apple devices for many years to come.
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CSAgent wrote: I'd be wary of buying knockoff cables. They aren't made to the same quality and do not use the same materials as official cables. That said, while Apple cables can be cheaper, I find it rather hilarious that people have no problem shelling out $700-$1200 for the latest Apple iPhone that will be outdated within 1 year's time, but complain about a $30 cable that will have continuous use for all Apple devices for many years to come.
120% agree with you. Always buy the brand you can trust. I'll recommend Blekin or Startech cable to you.

http://www.amazon.ca/Belkin-F8J023BT04- ... +ligtening

http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/100183

http://m.ncix.com/products/sku/95733/

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