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Apple USB Power Adapter

Intermittent at best

Written by AW from San Jose

Nov 4, 2009

Got one with my 3gs. Seems to randomly decide whether or not it's going to charge the phone.

The same USB cables work fine when plugged into the PC.

Perhaps there is some sequence you must follow?

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Holds a door open well

Written by JC from Southgate

Oct 31, 2009

Company I work for switched to i phones for a company phone. Phones are great but more than half of the chargers we got you have to mess with for ten to twenty mins before you can get them to charge. Charges right away with a computer.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Need 2 more feet to the cable cord at least!!!

Written by AI from Gaithersburg

Oct 27, 2009

It says it is 4 feet long. Feels like 2 feet. Sometimes I just wanna lay in bed plugged in using the usb power adapter and it is waaaaaay too short. Other iPhone people have said the same thing. I'm on here looking for a longer one. Mine already looks ready to break. And OMG 30 dollars for this? Maybe I'm thinking too Walmart or something. Seems too expensive but what do I know. I'm so in love with iPhone 3GS I try to overlook the shortcomings

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Looks great but doesn't work that way

Written by WS from Arlington

Oct 26, 2009

Just received two brand new I-Phones 3GS for my wife and me. Have not found out how the chargers work yet. Sometimes they charge, sometimes they don't. You have to unplug and re-plug them several times from the power outlet before they start working, and they do that on all power outlets in the house.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

It is what it is!

Written by BI from Georgetown

Oct 24, 2009

Yeah 30$ might be steep, but your getting the power adapter and, and the USB cable. The cable alone is 20$ so your really only paying 10$ I cant complain I've had my iPhone for a year and a half now, and I am just now having to replace anything on it. Apple is a very reliable company, and you most definitely get your money's worth, but if you cant afford it just call the apple support line and they will replace it just like any warranty claim. You will have to return the broken device.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

READ THE FINE PRINT - Don't buy an extra cable!

Written by BM from York

Oct 21, 2009

Understand that you need not buy another USB cable - there is one included with the adapter. It just cost me an extra $19 to learn THAT lesson.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Expensive, but you get what you pay for...

Written by JC from Arundel

Oct 21, 2009

I recently lost mine and was about to buy a new one, but it turns out it went through the washer and dryer. I let it sit for a few days, then plugged it in, and it was fine. You should use extreme caution if you are going buy one from a 3rd party. I am sure BestBuy, Amazon, etc are OK, but there are a lot of listings online that claim original apple charger and they are chinese knock-offs that look exactly the same. The bad news with them is that they are built poorly and smell / stop working after a short period of time. If you need a new charger, I suggest you just use your computers USB port, or pay the $30 for one you know is apple brand.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

! Best i-pod wall charger !

Written by NK from Shingletown

Oct 21, 2009

Apple does it again!
This charger is compact, durable and most importantly wont fry your i-pod or i-phone.
It comes with a small usb cord (about 3 ft long) and the adaptor is so small you don't need any folding prongs.
Beware of other brands of chargers.
They are famous for only working part of the time and/or frying your i-pod/i-phone.

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