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Alexio
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PostPosted: 17:06 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: iPhone cable Reply with quote
Just a quick rant about the apparently crap quality of the iPhone USB transfer cable that came with my iPhone when I bought it 12 months ago. Firstly about 6 months ago the USB mains adapter just stopped working altogether so I had to buy another one (only £5 thankfully) and now the cable is starting to fall apart! I treat all of my cables really well so I'm just not sure how it's happened other than poor manufacturing standarards. Piccy:

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Think I can just use some insulation tape?
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PostPosted: 17:09 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've had the same on 3 official Apple Iphone 3G USB cables, my current one is made of 2 cables (where the opposite end had broken on each) with the wires wrapped together and insulation taped in the middle Laughing

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Alexio
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PostPosted: 17:31 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
truslack wrote:
I've had the same on 3 official Apple Iphone 3G USB cables, my current one is made of 2 cables (where the opposite end had broken on each) with the wires wrapped together and insulation taped in the middle Laughing


You're insane! Laughing but I like it. Unfortunately I think I only have some black insulation tape, and that's if I can even find it right now Sad going to be ugly!
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PostPosted: 17:49 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would just like to point out that my Sony Ericsson cable that is over 3 years old is in perfect condition Cool

It pays to buy a quality product Wink
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Sparks!
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PostPosted: 19:01 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
My iphone headphones have done the same, at the base of the cable... one earphone works perfectly but the other doesnt.. wobble it about a bit and it'll start working...

Really annoying as they are good headphones and have a remote built in which is really handy! I've only used them a handful of times too so a bit dissapointing they've broken already Sad
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Alexio
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PostPosted: 19:33 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
ms51ves3 wrote:
I would just like to point out that my Sony Ericsson cable that is over 3 years old is in perfect condition Cool

It pays to buy a quality product Wink


Oh I don't use my iPhone as a phone.... just as an iPhone if you get what I mean Razz I love my sony erricson, I've had them for years as actual phones. Sadly I can no longer say that they are quality products though. The directional pad on mine is broken and after some research it seems that many other people have confirmed that the "joystick" on them is crap and always breaks Sad

Also, I hate my iPhone headphones. The audio quality isn't bad but the shape is awful!
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PostPosted: 21:28 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's also way too short!
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PostPosted: 21:47 - 28 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Pug205er wrote:
It's also way too short!


Are we still talking about cables?
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PostPosted: 12:33 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alexio wrote:

Also, I hate my iPhone headphones. The audio quality isn't bad but the shape is awful!


You want a nice set of These.

Like what I got free with my Samsung Omnia mobile phone. Which hasn't broken Mr. Green

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Alexio
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PostPosted: 13:12 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
the grim reaper wrote:
You want a nice set of These.


You are completely correct, but unfortunately I don't have £99 to spend on headphones Sad
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PostPosted: 17:48 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alexio wrote:
the grim reaper wrote:
You want a nice set of These.


You are completely correct, but unfortunately I don't have £99 to spend on headphones Sad


Bose are overpriced anyway, the Alpinestars of the headphone world.
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PostPosted: 18:09 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Sennheiser all the way! I have been using the same cable for my ipod touch for 5 years now, the only damage is the plastic on the end that plugs into the ipod has cracked. Arent the iphone ones the same as the ipod?
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Alexio
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PostPosted: 18:12 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
waffles wrote:
Sennheiser all the way! I have been using the same cable for my ipod touch for 5 years now, the only damage is the plastic on the end that plugs into the ipod has cracked. Arent the iphone ones the same as the ipod?


Firstly the ipod touch has only been around 2 and a half years Confused
Secondly they are they same on the iPhone except there's a button and microphone attachment on the cable and it depends because apple update their headphones every few years.
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waffles
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PostPosted: 20:25 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Alexio wrote:
Firstly the ipod touch has only been around 2 and a half years Confused
Secondly they are they same on the iPhone except there's a button and microphone attachment on the cable and it depends because apple update their headphones every few years.


I know the touch hasnt been around for five years, I meant that I am using a 5 year old cable with it. Didnt come across too well I guess. Perhaps the iphone ones with extra bits are a little more flimsy than the regular cables? I have a couple of spares somewhere if you ever need a new one. Beats forking out a fiver for something.
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PostPosted: 20:39 - 30 Nov 2009    Post subject: Reply with quote
Getting back to the cable mine is frayed at both ends already and only 3 months old, still working but can see the wire inside already. Thumbs Down
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