04-24-17 05:59 PM
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  1. suckcess's Avatar
    suckcess
    I bought a few USB-C cables both online and in brick and mortar stores and will put my reviews here as they arrive.

    So far the Insignia brand found in various Canadian retail stores is absolutely crap at charging. After eight hours my phone had only charged to 22%. I had the same slow charging result after several tries so I do not recommend you purchase it.

    This cable shown in the link below I found on eBay for less than $3 U.S. International shipping is free. It charges as fast as the original cable that came with the rapid travel charger.

    Quick Charging USB Data Charger Cable Cord For Blackberry DTEK60 Phone | eBay
    04-18-17 08:42 PM
  2. BigBadWulf's Avatar
    BigBadWulf
    Moderator
    Just a word of caution...
    04-18-17 09:58 PM
  3. Macdtek's Avatar
    Macdtek
    Thanks for this. I thought a cable was a cable was a cable was a cable.
    04-21-17 08:16 AM
  4. Thundrkiss's Avatar
    Thundrkiss
    I didn't take any risks, bought a Belkin USB-C cable. It costs more but have had no issues.
    BigBadWulf and bookworm1959 like this.
    04-22-17 04:35 AM
  5. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    FYI for anyone reading this. Aukey and Anker make reliable USB-C to micro USB adapters that will let you continue to use your existing cables. I picked up a couple of 3-packs for $10 each, so that sorted me nicely.
    04-22-17 08:16 AM
  6. BigBadWulf's Avatar
    BigBadWulf
    Moderator
    Originally Posted by Ecm
    FYI for anyone reading this. Aukey and Anker make reliable USB-C to micro USB adapters that will let you continue to use your existing cables. I picked up a couple of 3-packs for $10 each, so that sorted me nicely.
    Those adapters are handy, but I bet you'll end up with regular cables soon. So nice being able to take advantage of the quick charge capability, and the transfer speed using 3.1 you'll love.
    04-22-17 08:23 AM
  7. Ecm's Avatar
    Ecm
    Originally Posted by BigBadWulf
    Those adapters are handy, but I bet you'll end up with regular cables soon. So nice being able to take advantage of the quick charge capability, and the transfer speed using 3.1 you'll love.
    No issues -- I seldom transfer data by cable. But I did grab a couple of USB-C cables too. Also, a couple of USB-C to USB-A adapters as well, which also accommodate up to USB 3.0.
    04-22-17 09:37 AM
  8. aNGERY's Avatar
    aNGERY
    Choetech on Amazon makes some pretty decent cables, but not great. Very good for the price.
    04-22-17 05:28 PM
  9. OTCHRussell's Avatar
    OTCHRussell
    Originally Posted by Ecm
    FYI for anyone reading this. Aukey and Anker make reliable USB-C to micro USB adapters that will let you continue to use your existing cables. I picked up a couple of 3-packs for $10 each, so that sorted me nicely.
    Good to know!!
    04-22-17 08:50 PM
  10. thurask's Avatar
    thurask
    Trusted Member
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    Originally Posted by aNGERY
    Choetech on Amazon makes some pretty decent cables, but not great. Very good for the price.
    All of my USB-C cables are either Choetech, Anker or OEM. Cool and nice.
    aNGERY likes this.
    04-22-17 09:04 PM
  11. Macdtek's Avatar
    Macdtek
    Originally Posted by Ecm
    FYI for anyone reading this. Aukey and Anker make reliable USB-C to micro USB adapters that will let you continue to use your existing cables. I picked up a couple of 3-packs for $10 each, so that sorted me nicely.
    I chucked a couple of adapters in my car and the wife's to use with the car chargers. They both work fine.
    04-23-17 02:19 PM
  12. aNGERY's Avatar
    aNGERY
    Originally Posted by thurask
    Cool and nice.
    I love you
    04-24-17 05:59 PM
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