While it is possible to find “bargains” on eBay or at your local convenience store – DON’T use them with your iPad [or any other Apple product, for that matter].
You DEFINITELY want cables and chargers that are “mFi” certified. They are usually indicated with this logo:
Why?
El Cheapo knockoffs risk damaging the circuitry of the iPad. Any iPads that sustain damage to the charging circuits WILL incur a repair charge.
They also don’t last as long and get damaged far more easily.
MDS tech has seen three iPads that have been electrically fried, resulting in a need for replacement [and a bill sent out].
According to tech support, this is caused by using el-cheapo cables or charger blocks that are NOT Apple “Mfi certified”.
Look for this icon on the packaging – but make sure it isn’t counterfeit!
All students are given a charger block AND a quality cable at the beginning of school. Obviously it can be handy to have extras at the house, but PLEASE make certain they are quality, certified cables and chargers.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ANY CHARGERS OR CABLES YOU PURCHASE ARE MFI-CERTIFIED.
The makes certain that the cables are wired correctly, the charger blocks have the correct circuit protection, and they won’t damage your iPad.
One clue that they are NOT certified is their price –> cables that are $3 are probably NOT certified, and they very well can fry your iPad.
