inputs.text: inexpensive apple data cable alternative - currently iphone 3gs otterbox case attest cables work well genuine apple branded data cables original cable became ripped end wire connects plug iphone wires exposed still works feared would eventually fail completely cables right price took chance bought 3 keep one car charger one work one hometraveling two weeks testing three cables not disappointed charge phone well transfer itunes music apps contacts without problehem issues occur occasion use data cable apple oehem outlet plug adapter get message saying accessory not made charge phone quick unplug replug solved problehem another issue sync phone home computer would ocassional give message stops charging phone data still transferred switched data cable usb hub connected computer outlet powered seehemed solve problehem maybe issue lies computer not giving enough power case usb not disappointed purchase still imperfections costs one star perfect apple replacehement