Which USB Cable Should I Buy?

Discussion in 'Palm Pre Accessories' started by sweat, Aug 29, 2009.

  1. sweat New Member

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    Which USB Cable Should I Buy?

    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.
  2. drbyers New Member

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    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.
  3. joek71 Active Member

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    Buy from the store from this site, they all certified to work with pre
  4. stinkyfischer New Member

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    my $3 one from ebay/china works just fine
  5. marybarrow New Member

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    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.
  6. fr4nk1yn New Member

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    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.

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