inputs.text: dead days updating review needed - currently cables 0 2 issues dead within 3 days review updated information replacements customer service communication obtainedpros great length exact plug sheath dimensions oem cable flexible doesnt feel cheapcons clear fault product qc lot die days amazon reviews skewed free cable offer good cables reallyinitial bag reviewwhat say im suspicious manufacturer apple cables making different increments things absolutely perfect ordered 3 meter one finally im able lay bed phone charging still use definitely ordering bad boysupdate 27092013 one dead dyingboth cables received issues first neither cable work connected mac pc not even charge one cable appears completely dead issues charges wiggled works appears no sweet spot either even pain rear usual faulty cable contacting ismooth support putting warranty system test update review necessaryupdate 30092013 customer service experiencei received prompt reply ismooth support within 1 business day shipping replacements free charge included information reply\\in regards using longer length lightning cables 6ft 9ft strongly recommend used charge conjunction applebased wall charger since apple not perfected lightning technology not forthcoming information longer length cables not reliable tosync variable current within computer cause defect rather quickly longer length also slower charge devices\\not sure think going research 3rd party cables exceeding 1 meter see truly case ismooth needs hit resdev phase regardless prompt reply props cs departmentadditional thought one thing would like point clear recurring issue cables dying week surprising given sheer amount positive reviews possible explanation incentive review product amazon receive additional identical cable free proving granted clear want 100 unbiased reviews take appreciate offer likely undoubtedly filled review section product ton 1 \\free cable please\\ reviews arent helping properly gauge quality products