inputs.text: good longer alternative oehem cable apple - bought original apple oem cables bought less expensive alternativesuntil bought cables luck nonoem cables not good cables wires would slip protective mold even holding usb adapter portion cable not properly seating phone name ive seen skepticism bought cables initially another brand cart saw cables 9 reviews mostly positive decided give ismooth chancei happy report least short term cables purchased exceeded expectations charge satisfying fit bottom lightning slot phone least one two cables also syncs without issue fact used new cable sync data prior updating ios 7 thus far pleasedi write followup review month hopefully report still satisfied cablesupdate 1 monththe cables still going strong construction great really good quality feel no slipping usb lightning plastic connectors unlike another brand ready cut half also working great syncing portion equation