Product Description

This USB 2.0 cable connects your iPhone or iPod - directly or through a Dock - to your computer's USB port for efficient syncing and charging or to the Apple USB Power Adapter for convenient charging from a wall outlet.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1098 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Apple
• Model: MA591G/A
• Dimensions: .79" h x 2.76" w x 5.51" l, .5 pounds

Features

• Use the Dock Connector to USB Cable to charge and sync your iPhone or iPod with your Mac or Windows PC.
• Compatible with the new iPod Touch 2nd Gen, iPod Nano 4th Gen and iPod classic 120GB
• Compatible with original iphone & the new iPhone 3G
• Compatible with iPod Touch, iPod classic, iPod video, iPod nano and iPod shuffle

Customer Reviews

Make certain you get an actuall Apple OEM cord
After being burnt a number of times, on Apple accessories, I've learned to read the description carefully, especially under the used/new section.

Many sellers are selling after market knock offs advertised as "Apple replacement" "Apple OEM compatible with the following models" which they list the different models it should work with.

My advice, stay away from these products, especially since changes have been made to the Ipod and Iphone connector, dropping support for the firewire & usb models to usb only. The change made causes the earlier models, when plugged in, will usually place a message on the screen telling you it's not compatible. With others, the message may not come up, which could cause damage to your unit.

I recommend always contacting the seller to make certain it is a genuine Apple made product, and it's compatible with the later models.

With that said, the unit I received was an original Apple and works as advertised and expected. The seller did a fine job getting it to me in a reasonable time frame and at a good price. I have a number of Macs & Ipod units, and like having a cord available at each location. I also lose cables, or forget to bring one with me when I go the office, or some place where I spend a lot of time. If you have an Iphone, you know what a power hog it is, so plugging it into an available USB port any where you get the opportunity, you'll take.

Just be careful when ordering so you get the real deal.

Is NOT the cable pictured!
The cable that is shipped is NOT the iPhone 3G cable in the image. It is an older version that is designed for iPods not iPhones. This means that it does not work with all forms of USB charging like the smaller one pictured that is designed for the iPhone 3G.

Mine works when connected to a computer, but not to a powered USB hub or power supply - this happens with cables designed for iPods and the 2G iPhones & not specifically for the iPhone 3G.

With the cheap cable cost but high shipping & handling, there is no point in pursuing a refund or other recourse.

Get this cable if you are looking for a cable for an iPod or 2G iPhone, but not for the 3G or 3GS.

Horrendous
These cables are horrendous. So bad that I've been driven to write my first Amazon review. They are much shorter then then the OEM cable, do not consistently charge my iPhone 3G and have resulted in numerous sync errors (unplayable and/or broken songs). Purchased two cables and have the same random issues with both. Switching back to the OEM cable eliminated all charging/sync problems. Don't waste your money.