Originally Posted by Padeasel

A commercially available 110 V. or 220 V. extension cord is the best extension one can use. Any power loss will be negligable, other portable devices can be pluged in it, it may be the least costly, and can serve other uses around the house if needed.

And that is probably the best answer of the bunch.

Originally Posted by HKWrite12

I agree. They usually aren't as hi quality. As crappy as apple cords are they do the job.

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Boy, you sure got that right! Every single charging cable I've had for my iPhone, MacBook Pro and iPod Touch has failed. Though line resistance is an issue with longer cables I still like having one for convenience. Especially when I travel.

My first iPhone charger split in half, it was the first time any phone charger did that. I only had it for a few months at that point. Apple was great, and replaced it for me on the spot.

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I have a Kensington brand replacement AC adaptor for my netbook. The side of it has a USB port, which gives me better length than before.

I wouldn't mind a few more feet, but since it charges the same time I do (i.e., sleep,) it doesn't really matter .

Originally Posted by Padeasel

Originally Posted by Kaykaykay

Originally Posted by MJS395

Do the usb connectors decrese the power traveling through them or does the chrge time stay the same?

From my experience, an extension will increase charge time. It probably depends on the length and quality of the extension. For instance, I have a Griffin PowerBlock charger that's been tested as the fastest iPad charger by Wired or some such magazine. I also verified the charge time against the OEM iPad charger. When I used an extension with the PowerBlock, it took significantly longer to charge my iPad. So I stopped using the extender. I didn't bother looking for another that might've performed better.

A commercially available 110 V. or 220 V. extension cord is the best extension one can use. Any power loss will be negligable, other portable devices can be pluged in it, it may be the least costly, and can serve other uses around the house if needed.

I did that in my office, where I was able to hide the extension cord and the Apple charger under a bookcase, leaving only the iPad plug end exposed.

One thing I've done with all my iOS cables: I dripped a tiny bump of nail polish on the underside of the end that goes into the device. That way, I can just touch and immediately know which way to plug. Works great, especially in darker settings.