Can someone recommend a Longer USB power cable for IPad 3 that works

[globalmark]

Hi all

I have bought a few longer cables off ebay and so far None work - so I googled why and found out that the ipad 3 takes more power etc and cheaper cables don't work ..

So can someone recommend a Charging cable that does charge the Ipad 3 (fully to 100%) thats longer than the Original 2-3 meters , i don't want to use a longer extention cable, i just want a longer USB cable that I can plug in the OEM charger (powerblock) .
at the moment i have pinched my Macbook pro cable to make it longer but really like that back for my computer and it's a heavy power cable ..

So if anyone has tried and tested any cables that work properly and can recommend one that would be great .
i have seen the Griffen GC17120 advertised ? has anyone tried this on the Ipad 3 ??

Any suggestions or recommendations and links are appriciated
Thanks Mark

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[AQ_OC]

Hi all

I have bought a few longer cables off ebay and so far None work - so I googled why and found out that the ipad 3 takes more power etc and cheaper cables don't work ..

So can someone recommend a Charging cable that does charge the Ipad 3 (fully to 100%) thats longer than the Original 2-3 meters , i don't want to use a longer extention cable, i just want a longer USB cable that I can plug in the OEM charger (powerblock) .
at the moment i have pinched my Macbook pro cable to make it longer but really like that back for my computer and it's a heavy power cable ..

So if anyone has tried and tested any cables that work properly and can recommend one that would be great .
i have seen the Griffen GC17120 advertised ? has anyone tried this on the Ipad 3 ??

Any suggestions or recommendations and links are appriciated
Thanks Mark

These work for me:

http://www.amazon.com/KHOMO-Extra-Ca...6&sr=8-1-spell

I hope you meant 3 ft rather than 3 meters.

[globalmark]

Hi

I actually meant 2 or 3 meters (6-9 ft) as the original must be about 3ft and i wanted something longer , sorry I am actually in Australia so use Meters here (but happy to order from overseas) if they offer international shipping ..
are these cables 3ft ? as link says 6ft ????
3 ft is the same as i have so to short yes .. and do they work with the Ipad 3 up to 100% charge with OEM powerblock as they look the same as the cables i had before that don't work ??
thanks Mark

[AQ_OC]

Hi

I actually meant 2 or 3 meters (6-9 ft) as the original must be about 3ft and i wanted something longer , sorry I am actually in Australia so use Meters here (but happy to order from overseas) if they offer international shipping ..
are these cables 3ft ? as link says 6ft ????
3 ft is the same as i have so to short yes .. and do they work with the Ipad 3 up to 100% charge with OEM powerblock as they look the same as the cables i had before that don't work ??
thanks Mark

The cables are 6ft. I use them every day to charge my iPad 3 to 100% ( I read your original post). I use the apple charger with one and a third party charger with the other. They both work fine. I cannot speak to how they work with your equipment or that they look like some other cable that I have not seen.

[thewitt]

Ideally you simply want a heavier gauge wire in the cable and quality connectors. Gold plated are the best.

Any quality computer accessory shop will have them. No need to order specific cables.

[petermillard]

I use the above cable with the Griffin GA23112 Powerblock Plus - works well. Never seen a cable longer than 2 metres though.

HTH Pete

[globalmark]

Hi all

Thanks for the suggestions guys - I will have a good look at those Cable , I have found a 3meter one by Griffin GC 17120 seems a heavier duty one that works ,
and AQ_OC thanks for that info I will certainly take a look at one of those .
thanks again all
Mark

[Wolfpuppies3]

+1 to Peter Millard's Griffin recommendation. Mine works well, is heavy duty, and was the longest I could find.

[tristis]

You can plug an old laptop power cord (one with rounded connectors) into the 10W power adapter after you remove the plug prongs. This results in a 10 ft charger. Luckily I had a couple of power cords hanging around. If you don't you can always buy a power cord for under $5. Just check on line or go to your equivalent to Walmart, Radio Shack etc.

[mtnguy321]

I just use a USB extension cable and it works fine. And, I got a dual charger off of eBay for $5.99 shipped. 2.1 amp for iPad and 1.0 for iPhone.