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  1. 2 Pack 3.5mm - 3.5mm Auxillary Music Cables - Red Flat / Black (Thumb)

    2 Pack 3.5mm - 3.5mm Auxiliary Music Cables - Red Flat / Black

    Regular Price: $19.99

    $19.99 $4.95

    Are you the next Grimes or Skrillex, an electronic music super-whiz that uses dozens of cables and electronics to play your shows (but no actual instruments, duh)? Alternately, are you growing your home audio system so that you can really plunge into the depths of your favorite Grimes or Skrillex tracks? With our 2 Pack of 3.5mm Auxillary Music Cables, you can keep your audio equipment organized and blaring! Stuffed with a black angled-head cable and a red flat cable (perfect for going under doors or behind furniture), these two cables are going to make sure that your music (whether live or recorded) booms forever, whether you are connecting a stereo to an iPod or your mixer to your other mixer to your speaker!

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  2. 2 Pack of Micro-USB Charge & Sync Flat Cables w/ Car & Wall Charger (Thumb)

    2 Pack of Micro-USB Charge & Sync Flat Cables w/ Car & Wall Charger

    Regular Price: $20.00

    $20.00 $12.95

    Without a doubt, our lives have been made immeasurably simpler by the advances in technology over the last decade, improving how we do business, consume media, and stay in contact with our loved ones. But this paradigm shift came wrapped in a veritable yarn-ball of tangled wires, taking up desk, drawer, and pocket space in such a way where you constantly feel you are wasting time untangling. Take at least one of those wires out of the equation with the 2 Pack of Micro-USB Charge & Sync Flat Cables w/ Car & Wall Charger. Thinner than a nickel and significantly more difficult to tangle, this flat cable makes running cables behind your desk more efficient and saves vastly more space. Connect it to the included wall or car charger and your phone will be powered up in no time!

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  3. 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - 2 Pack (Thumb)

    3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - 2 Pack

    Regular Price: $7.99

    $7.99 $3.45

    Easily extend the reach of your existing USB cable with the 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable. This USB 2.0 Extension Cable features foil and braid shielding to reduce EMI/RFI interference and twisted-pair construction to help reduce cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free data transfers up to 480Mbps. The 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable's compact size makes it convenient to take with you wherever you go. Best of all, you get 2 cables!

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  4. 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - 5 Pack (Thumb)

    3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable - 5 Pack

    Regular Price: $18.99

    $18.99 $8.45

    Easily extend the reach of your existing USB cable with the 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable. This USB 2.0 Extension Cable features foil and braid shielding to reduce EMI/RFI interference and twisted-pair construction to help reduce cross talk, ensuring high-speed, error-free data transfers up to 480Mbps. The 3 ft USB 2.0 Extension Cable's compact size makes it convenient to take with you wherever you go. Best of all, you get five cables!

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  5. 4 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Retractable Cable / Car Charger Kit (Thumb)

    4 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Retractable Cable / Car Charger Kit

    Regular Price: $39.99

    $39.99 $4.95

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    Are you and your best friend or significant other always sharing iPhone or iPod chargers during your long commutes or at home? Make things simpler with our 4 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Retractable Cable / Car Charger Kit! Containing two retractable charge and sync USB cables and two vehicle charging adapters, this kit is perfect for sharing. Moreover, thanks to the retractable USB cables, the contents of this kit fit seamlessly into a pocket or bag without adding significant bulk, so you can be ready to charge anywhere!

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  6. 6 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Hanukkah Set - Blue / White (Thumb)

    6 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Hanukkah Set - Blue / White

    Regular Price: $29.99

    $29.99 $4.95

    Dust off those menorahs and dig up Nana's recipes for latkes and sugfaniot, Hanukkah is almost upon us! Show the world your Maccabee spirit with our 6 Piece Apple iPod / iPhone Hanukkah Set. Featuring blue and white stylus pens, mini-styli, and charge & sync 30-pin USB cables, this set is perfect for quickly typing out those Hanukkah party invite e-mails while simultaneously charging your iPhone and building the perfect playlist for your annual dreidle showdown with your vicious rival from Hebrew day school. In dreidel insider terms, this set is a total gimel! Don't forget to save some gelt for us!

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  7. 9 Piece Apple iPhone / iPod Christmas Set with Gift Pouch (Thumb)

    9 Piece Apple iPhone / iPod Christmas Set with Gift Pouch

    Regular Price: $29.99

    $29.99 $4.95

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    Keep Bobby and Sally's Christmas stockings full to the brim this year with the 9 Piece Apple iPhone / iPod Christmas Set with Gift Pouch! An awesome, seasonally themed set for Apple aficionados of all ages, this set comes with three full-sized stylus pens, three mini-styli, and three Charge and Sync USB cables for the iPhone or iPad, all red, green, and white. Best yet, this 9 piece set comes with an additional gift bag (in various colors), perfect for keeping this giant deal all together! Pa will be so jealous (you can order one for him, too)!

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  8. Apple 30-Pin Dock Connector to VGA Adapter - White (Thumb)

    Apple 30-Pin Dock Connector to VGA Adapter - White

    Regular Price: $29.00

    $29.00 $28.95

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    Imagine this nightmare: you have a sales presentation for your company's largest client. You've been awake for three straight days building the perfect PowerPoint slideshow; you feel totally ready to impress your boss and finally ask for that raise. Everyone gathers in the conference room...but you don't know how to connect your iPad to the projector! Wake up and get the Apple 30-Pin Dock Connector to VGA Adapter, quick! The essential tool that connects your iPad or iPhone 4 to a TV, monitor, or projector, this cable is a necessity for making sure your devices are able to properly communicate. (Get yourself a drink of water, it was only a nightmare!)

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  9. Apple Digital AV Adapter - Apple 30-Pin to HDMI / White (Thumb)

    Apple Digital AV Adapter - Apple 30-Pin to HDMI / White

    Regular Price: $39.00

    $39.00 $38.95

    One of the coolest things about the boom in consumer electronics technology is the increase in support for inter-device interaction. Just as you connect your iPod to your computer and your phone to your car in increasing combinations, we've developed the ability to connect our iPhones and iPads to HDTV screens to help us share our videos, photos, and more on a larger scale. Help facilitate that connection with the Apple Digital AV Adapter, allowing you to connect your iPhone 4/4S or iPad to a TV screen in hi-def to share your life on larger screens. Moreover, this adapter has an extra 30-pin port, so you can charge your device while you share! In the words of the Buggles, we're "living in the plastic age..." and it feels so nice!

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  10. Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable (Main View)

    Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable

    Regular Price: $19.99

    $19.99 $3.95

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    Connect your Apple iPad, iPhone, or iPod to any computer or Apple Dock to charge and sync with the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. Whether you want to transfer music and pictures, or give your Apple device some extra juice, the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable will enable you to do just that. Made with compatibility in mind, the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable will also connect to any iPhone or iPod Apple docking station.

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Mobile phones--whether 'smart' or otherwise--utilize a wide variety of cables to connect to their power sources, transfer data, and send audio and video content. Keeping track of the various acronyms and variations can be difficult, however, and there are few things more frustrating than bringing home a new device only to discover that you're missing a cable essential to its use.

The vast majority of modern cell phones utilize USB ports and cables. The reasoning is simple: USB allows for the transfer of both data and power, often simultaneously, so a single port will take care of all of the major transfer requirements of a phone. Not all USB connections are the same, however.

USB cables vary in plug size, shape, and functionality, but the three most common variations you're likely to encounter are: mini-USB, micro-USB, and unique (or proprietary) brand-specific connectors. Mini- and micro-USB are distinguished by slight variations in size and performance (the latter is smaller and more efficient, and is now heavily favored). Proprietary connectors, as in the 30-prong shape used by Apple, require specific cables and adapters, and often feature expanded functionality. For the full range of cables used among mobile phones (including HDMI, 3.5 mm audio, and RCA) read on.

Mobile phones--whether 'smart' or otherwise--utilize a wide variety of cables to connect to their power sources, transfer data, and send audio and video content. Keeping track of the various acronyms and variations can be difficult, however, and there are few things more frustrating than bringing home a new device only to discover that you're missing a cable essential to its use. Below, we'll cover the common cable types for mobile phones, their uses, and their distinguishing features, so staying connected is easy and simple:

USB:

Since it's introduction in the mid 1990's, USB (Universal Serial Bus) has become the standard mode of connection for a host of consumer electronics--mobile phones being no exception. The reasoning is simple; USB allows for the transfer of both data and power, often simultaneously, so a single port will take care of all of the major transfer requirements of a phone. While plug size and shape varies, USB cables almost always feature the same receptacle.

Mini-USB

Many phones manufactured in the last decade feature Mini-USB connections. Mini-USBs are approximately 3 x 7 mm in size.

Micro-USB

Micro-USB was introduced in 2007, and by 2009 was accepted by the vast majority of cell phone manufacturers as the standard mode of connection. Micro-USB is somewhat smaller than its mini counterpart (1.8 x 6.8 mm), and is also rated for higher transfer speeds.

Unique or Proprietary USB Cables:

A number of manufacturers have, at one point or another, developed there own unique USB connection ports and cables. In recent years, however, the vast majority have switched to some variety of universal USB connection, with Apple being the one notable exception. Apple's cables and ports feature proprietary 30-pin connections, which, in addition to providing USB connectivity, also feature HDMI and Analog Audio transfer. If you use an Apple device (an iPhone, iPod, or iPad), you'll need a cable designed specifically for Apple products, or an Apple-specific adapter. Certain older phones from Samsung, LG, and others also feature unique connections, and will require brand-specific cables.

HDMI:

As their name suggests, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) cables allow for the transfer of high definition video and audio content between digital HD audio video sources like Blu-ray players, tablets, HD camcorders, personal computers, and certain phones, and compatible televisions, stereos, projectors, and monitors. Often but not always, HDMI cables feature one standard HDMI connector and one micro-HDMI connector. HDMI connectors are broken down into five different classes (A, B, C, D and E), each with its own specific applications, so be sure to check your device's ports before making a purchase.

3.5 mm:

3.5 mm, also known as mini TRS, is the most common audio connection for phones and other devices. The vast majority of consumer headphones utilize this connection, which allows for both mono and stereo audio transfer. Not all mobile phones features a 3.5 mm port, but due in part to the increasing popularity of mp3 music functionality, they are now often featured alongside their USB counterparts. For those that don't, a number of adapters (typically to micro- or mini-USB) are available.

RCA:

You'll never find RCA inputs or outputs in a phone, but you may encounter them when trying to connect it to a stereo or television. RCA cables feature two to three connectors, typically colored red, white, and, if applicable, yellow. Red and white connectors provide stereo audio; yellow transfers composite video. Depending on whether you're phone has the ability to transfer video, there are two common options for connecting cables: 3.5 mm to RCA and Micro-USB to RCA. The former will transfer stereo audio only; the latter will allow for the display of video and other visual content alongside audio.

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