Length of Nexus poer cord

[jpjgolden]

Can I increase the length of the power cord with a USB cable acting as an extension cord? One end would have the standard USB plug and the other, a female receptacle to accept a USB plug.

JP

 

[retsaw]

I don't see why that wouldn't work. It is possible however, that depending on the quality of the cable, it may not charge as quickly,

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[NickA]

It will work; it's what I do.

On another note, what is the deal with short USB cables that come with devices now? Although, my Galaxy Nexus has the longest cable I've ever got with a phone, most are so short they are useless.

 

[cusinndzl]

It will work; it's what I do.

On another note, what is the deal with short USB cables that come with devices now? Although, my Galaxy Nexus has the longest cable I've ever got with a phone, most are so short they are useless.

The Galaxy S III on Verizon also has a really long USB cable. I also use a different charging cable with my Nexus 7 without any issues.

 

[jpjgolden]

Thanks, that's what I'll do, then.

If companies are including short cords to save money, it's hard to imagine saving very much.

JP

 

[nelonez]

Can I increase the length of the power cord with a USB cable acting as an extension cord? One end would have the standard USB plug and the other, a female receptacle to accept a USB plug.

JP

That's what I did and it worked perfect....

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[dpridgen]

The reason for the short, thick power cords is to reduce impedance which allows more current (milliamps) to be provided to the device. See this thread over at XDA for a comprehensive analysis of chargers and usb cables and what effect they have on charging.

[SOLVED] Nexus 7 charger/cable issues - xda-developers

 

[jpjgolden]

Thanks, PridgNYC, that's a good read.

JP

 

[CSI Guy]

I just use my Premium Blackberry Playbook charger which is 6 ft long. You can buy one at Crackberry.com.