How do the connectors hold up with use? Going through a cable every two months as the little plastic insert-lock typically breaks off with normal use.
1020078
I have had the cable for about 4 months now, they are quite sturdy.I rarely disconnect them as well.
17806
I've only had them about a month, but I use them every day and so far they are holding up great. The cable is a ribbon type, which I feel is more durable and the connections at the buds and 1/8" jack are strong and angled making them less likely to be bent.
1085865
I have had a difficult time finding external hard drives that hold up. Most have moved to this very flimsy connector (other end from USB end). I've had a G-Drive fail, and replaced. More recently have moved to OWC solid state drives, which have the firewire AND usb connectors. Tried Thunderbolt, but unfortunately not enough manufacturers are adopting.. good luck!
587423
material is very sturdy. sturdier than apple's materials actually. not that easy to wrap tightly bc they're sturdy. unfortunately I don't know if that relates to durability of the actual product. one of my cables stopped working after 2 months. but my other ones are going strong.
1421814
I ordered 3 cables iSmooth cables from Amazon. One pooped out in a few months. I contacted iSmooth directly (via email) gave them my Amazon order number and they sent me a replacement no questions asked. The replacement they sent was =way more= rugged than the original cable they sent me and has been going strong ever since. No issues with certification, ever. The other two are just now showing wear and will probably need to be replaced soon (about a year of use)
168529
Yes! I think because the connections are plastic none of them will last very long. Mine lasted 3 weeks.
667933
I've been using this cable for a couple of months from computer to TV and it's just fine. We stream movies, u tube, and simulcasts. No interruptions and sound and video are clear. If you have trouble I would believe it is not the cable's fault.
539854
No, the cables are not easy to break. However, that is the only thing that we replaced about 3 months after purchasing. The price for the cable was minimal if you compare other models that have to be completely replaced if the cable goes bad because their cables are NOT replaceable. It is worth noting that my H.S. aged son is a HEAVY user of this product.
1652114
I am using the same cuff I got with my original, which was about 5 years ago, and it's going strong. The gauge breaks before the cuff wears out, and the great thing is ADC repairs them for free as long it's under normal usage.I would recommend being careful with the connector. If you bend them they tend to snap easy. I have replacement connectors for my full set of cuffs. Just a thought.
579539
One of the things about HDMI cables that could use a bit of improvement is the sturdiness (or tightness) of the connection. The design of the HDMI connector is such that sometimes the weight of the cable causes it to work its way loose much more easily than RCA type connectors (which are often just the opposite- too tight!). When I discuss home theater installations and similar with colleagues one of the most common issues when things go sour can be traced to HDMI cables that have worked their way loose. In fact, that's one of the first things that tech support asks a customer to check. The fault could lie either at the cable end or at the jack end of the component you are plugging the HDMI cable into, which might be a little too loose for a snug connection. Manufacturers seem to be getting better in this regard and more recent cables and jacks seem to be a better, tighter fit. Also, it doesn't necessarily correlate with the price of the cables, so caveat emptor. On a related note, unless I've missed something I'm surprised that a lot of "helpful" solutions to this problem haven't flooded the market since there definitely is (was?) a need. A while back Denon was offering a type of after market fastener on the back of some of their receivers that held the HDMI cable more securely. I didn't see this in their 2008 models at the shows and I suspect it's because the jacks have become more snug. But always check your HDMI connections if your HDMI set up starts acting up. Sometimes it's the little things.
1922400
I have only had mine for a couple of months. So far.....no problem whatsoever.
2018535
Haven't had any problems with mine. Have had it for couple months now and seems to hold up just fine.
944921
Hello - The coupler is pretty sturdy, the cable end clip is more likely to break. Just hold the clip end down and insert or uncouple same way, holding the clip down. Hope this helps.
657776
I wouldn't buy them if I were you. I bought mine a month ago, barely used them and they are already broken. The cable went bad.
1729568
Probably not. If they previously worked, and unless they have been severed, the problem is likely in the terminations, or end point connectors, or a junction box. Generally, the cable is still good, and the problem lies in some interconnecting device. Screws are loose, or clamping has come loose etc. Re do what ever the cable its connected to, you can check continuity with a multimeter if you you think there are breaks in the cable, but you already know there is electricity, because the outlays don't work, so redo what you can most easily get to first, assuming the cable is good for now, and work backwards, with the cable as an issue last. As mentioned, the cable is probably still good.
1592495
I bought mine recently (end of last year) and the ball lock connector locks into place.
2112843
I've had mine for six months and the clamp is holding up well. I use mine inside my house to see and assemble small electronic parts.