The original cable that lasted me a year I do not intend to buy a cable 20 per year to use each of my devices. With this Oehlbach cable (one of the few third party Apple certified cable) it feels more comfortable to let the tablet for children. If it is very expensive, it definitely rule in any case the problem of fragility and length. Almost 5 mm thick, it is still a remarkable flexibility and very abrasion resistant thanks to its nylon lining. And what about the quality of the catch and finish of the materials used? Great art ... For a simple USB cord -lightning that will make you quickly forget the idea of buying x cables cheap, often poorly or not recognized by your iMachins ...