inputs.text: better original mini ipad cable - bought replace original mini ipad cable literally fell apart using 8 times problem began original cable 34 uses first charging slow slower almost going backward noticed tip not stable fact tiny wire not attached tip literally came little effort fortunately cable recently upgraded itouch generation 5 cable worked mini ipad cable seems better constructed one came ipadi not want without back cable live outside usa part year reviews apple cables seemed fare no better manufactures cost far experience original cable convinced buying another apple cable no guarantee better producti received cable far works no problem itouch turn tip around charging ipad marked side inserting not tell difference construction itouch cable far better original ipad cable gave 4 instead 5 stars tip not working regardless side inserted