need a long charging cable

[SlowSuby]

i have a 1000mah 12v usb charger i want to use to charge my phone in the car. i bought a 15f usb cable on ebay because i wanted to use the 12v outlet in the trunk because i hate having cords all over the place. it was able to charge the phone, but very slow. like 4% over a 30 minute drive. i then tried the charger with the oem cable in the up front outlet and it worked great and fast.

so now my 2 choices are
1. get a longer usb cable that works
2. add an additional 12v outlet in the front of the car.

so does anyone know of a good high-speed cable that comes in long lenghts????

 

[roark1138]

Whenever I need cables of any kind, I hit monoprice.com. They had great quality stuff and I've always found their prices rock bottom.

Here are their USB->Micro (5pin) cables:
USB Cables

I just bought a 1.5ft version for my vehicle (to charge the 3VO) and it works great.

 

[SlowSuby]

for a few bucks, i am willing to give it a shot. which specific cable do i need?

 

[elder_shawn]

Whenever I need cables of any kind, I hit monoprice.com. They had great quality stuff and I've always found their prices rock bottom.

Here are their USB->Micro (5pin) cables:
USB Cables

I just bought a 1.5ft version for my vehicle (to charge the 3VO) and it works great.

Monoprice is an excellent source for all cables. Been buying from them for years.

 

[SlowSuby]

ok so 5pin, but should i get this one
For only $1.44 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 15ft USB A to mini-B 5pin 28/28AWG Cable | USB 2.0 Cables - Mini-B 5pin Type

or this one with the ferrite core
For only $1.65 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 15ft USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable w/ Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) | USB 2.0 Cables - Mini-B 5pin Type

 

[carabina44]

I've been using the usb from my old palm pre is longer and it works great.

 

[roark1138]

Should be fine with the standard cable. Either will work fine.

 

[JKTex]

ok so 5pin, but should i get this one
For only $1.44 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 15ft USB A to mini-B 5pin 28/28AWG Cable | USB 2.0 Cables - Mini-B 5pin Type

or this one with the ferrite core
For only $1.65 each when QTY 50+ purchased - 15ft USB 2.0 A Male to Mini-B 5pin Male 28/24AWG Cable w/ Ferrite Core (Gold Plated) | USB 2.0 Cables - Mini-B 5pin Type

The 2nd one appears to be a larger gauge and may not attenuate as much, so I'd go with that one, if there's not a heavier gauge for that long of a run.

 

[hchavarria]

I just use a usb extention cable and works great.

 

[enthuz]

The 2nd one appears to be a larger gauge and may not attenuate as much, so I'd go with that one, if there's not a heavier gauge for that long of a run.

That is the one I purchased for my wife and I to use and we have no issues. Charges the same as my OEM cable. Shipped quick. I like using Monoprice for both work and personal.

 

[S.]

uhhh, I bought the 15ft one and it's a different type of cable than what I need to charge my phone >_>

I don't think it's worth returning because they don't refund shipping and the cable itself is worth 1.44.