The Apple Thunderbolt cable 0.5 was just right for me to connect a Thunderbolt drive (black cable) and a Belkin Thunderbolt Hub (white wire). The cable is short and sweet and makes a very solid impression. It is Hi-Tech is located in each of the two plug active electronics, so they are in operation and warm (no surprise), because of this Licensed technology there is no cheap alternative. To Length: There is (remeasured) exactly 50 cm long from tip to plug connector tip. Because of the (necessary) thickness but one must not be dimensioned to just under the curve radii. The price is naturally fat. Since the plugs are the most expensive on the cable, you should think well in advance what length you need, because 1m and 2m cable are not much more expensive. I wanted to "short" and am satisfied.
Unfortunately, Thunderbolt is still extremely expensive - much more expensive than expected. Too bad, but not the fault of this cable, since it is the competition even better / cheaper can not (because of royalties) or wants (because of the low volumes / margins), or both.
