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Review on NetDot Magnetic Compatible Smartphones I Product Industrial Electrical by Matt Kucrud

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Magnetic tips limit cable wear.

I bought the Net Spot charging cables because of my frustration with lightning cables. I usually leave my iPads plugged in when reading or using, and I don't think the cable will last more than two months. I figured something that would shut off when I tightened the cord would solve my problem. To a certain extent it has. The iPad's Lightning connectors wear out quickly when used while charging, and I only had to spend quite a bit of money to replace one of them. The idea was good and using this cable seems to limit damage to the connector as every time I touch the cable it cuts first. The main downside is that this cable is slow to charge the 12-inch iPad Pro, which takes several hours to charge even with factory components. . On smaller devices with a micro USB port, iPad mini or iPhone, this tip works like any other. Charging the iPad Pro with the right Apple charger takes longer. I'm still testing to get a real percentage. . When comparing the Net Dot Gen 10 magnetic tip to the Apple tip, the Net Dot is approximately 0.002 inches shorter. The cord itself is braided, but the thread's sheath material is a bit thin. The connection between the cable and the tip of the magnetic connector is fragile, and there is no anti-kink device at the cable tip interface. I made one with a pen nib. The tips have a strong magnet and are quick and easy to change. Disconnection requires an opening movement and the tip remains in the device (this limits wear on the connector). To remove the tip from the device, pull straight. That's a good system.

Pros
  • Cables and Accessories
Cons
  • Expensive