Which USB Cable Should I Buy?

sweat · 08-29-2009, 06:15 PM

I'm intending to buy an extra USB cable from Monoprice.com, but I'd like to know which one is the better choice for the pre.

If if I do search for Palm Pre, Monoprice.com suggests:
USB 2.0 A Male to Micro 5pin Male 28/24AWG

But I've seen other people say they purchased:
USB 2.0 A Male to Micro 5pin Male 28/28AWG

Which one is better for the Pre, and what's the difference?

Thanks.

drbyers · 08-29-2009, 06:35 PM

Just buy the OEM Palm Pre cable and be done with it. Don't cheap out because I keep reading posts about how some aftermarket cables and chargers don't work.

joek71 · 09-01-2009, 12:19 PM

Buy from the store from this site, they all certified to work with pre

stinkyfischer · 09-13-2009, 10:05 PM

my $3 one from ebay/china works just fine

marybarrow · 09-19-2009, 12:42 PM

I have found that most usb cables are fine. The problem I have found is with the power end that you plug it into. I have found very few that actually work so I have ordered many Palm AC ends and they work perfectly. The only car cord I have found to be reliable is the Sprint one. It is hit or miss with aftermarket ones.

fr4nk1yn · 09-21-2009, 11:32 PM

The difference is the wire size. The first one you list has larger wire.
It's a hit or miss. The cable that came with the 800w will charge, any should charge, but for some odd reason won't sync.

Got me looking. For THIS price I may have to try it.