With everybody using smartphones, tablets and other portable devices these days, Charge and Sync cables have become a part of our everyday lives. They’re highly visible, which is what makes them great promotional products. Next time you walk through an office, school, an airport or your home, notice just how many charge and sync cables you see charging phones/tablets connected to an outlet, or charge and sync their device directly to a laptop or desktop computer.
How do you choose the perfect cable for your client? Let’s dive into the details.
Micro-USB to USB Charge and Sync Cable
If you’ve used a cellphone, tablet or other mobile devices that run on an Android operating system lately, chances are you’ve been charging it and syncing it with a Micro-USB to USB cable.
It’s unsurprising that Micro-USB to USB is the standard for smartphones and tablet and many other devices. Offering a high-speed transfer rate of 480 Mbps, it’s incredibly useful for transferring data, photos, videos – all of your personal mementos– from your device to your home computer while simultaneously charging the device.
A significant advantage of the Micro-USB to USB cable is its universality. Not just for smartphones and tablets, you’ll find Micro-USB to USB powering everything from portable speakers to video cameras. Even Nintendo’s new Super NES Classic Edition system forewent a traditional A/C adaptor and was instead bundled with a Micro-USB to USB cable for its power needs.
Tech Specs:
- USB Type: USB 2.0
- Transfer Speed: 480Mbps
- Cable Length: 1m/3.3ft
- Charging Output: 0.5A
Features
- Widely used for charging a range of devices
- Offers fast transfer speed, (480Mbps)
- For Android devices
Micro-USB to USB Charge and Sync Cable + Apple MFi Certified Lightning Adapter
If your client is an Apple device user (iPhone or iPad), they are probably familiar with the Lightning adapter– the connector that plugs into your phone or tablet to charge/sync the device. Traditionally, owning an Apple device meant carrying around a separate cable from your other devices. At Toddy Gear, we know that a bag full of cables is a hassle, which is why we’ve made things simpler with our Micro-USB to USB Charge and Sync Cable with Apple MFi Certified Lightning Adapter.
Acting as a regular Micro-USB to USB Charge and Sync cable, it features a Lightning Adapter that fits snugly over the Micro-USB head, effortlessly transforming it into an Apple-compatible cable. The Lightning Adapter is Apple MFi certified, so you know it offers that same quality and durability you’d expect from an Apple product.
This cable is excellent for Apple device purists. It’s also perfect for those who carry both Apple and Android devices and covers all the bases for those that don’t know what kind of connector they need.
Tech Specs:
- USB Type: USB 2.0
- Transfer Speed: 480Mbps
- Cable Length: 1m/3.3ft
- Charging Output: 0.5A
Features
- Compatibility—use with Apple devices, Android devices, or both
- Apple MFi certified—a guaranteed quality
- Great for when you need a universal cable
USB-C (Type-C) to USB Charge and Sync Cable
The new kid on the block when it comes to USB cables, USB-C is definitely the way to if your customers are early adopters. Developed by the USB Implementers Forum – the group of companies that developed the USB standard – we’re increasingly seeing USB-C used on the latest devices from the likes of Apple, Dell, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Samsung.
It looks a bit like Micro-USB, but its more oval shaped and slightly thicker. Why? Because USB-C has no up or down orientation, unlike a standard USB, you won’t have to flip it up or down to plug it into your device.
USB-C is the way to go for your, tech savvy-client base: It’s a cable that’s great for quick data transfer, high-speed video streaming, and higher power stream 3A vs. the 0.5A that a Micro-USB to USB Cable transfers.
Tech Specs:
- USB Type: USB 3.1
- Transfer Speed: 480Mbps
- Cable Length: 1m/3.3ft
- Charging Output: 3A
Features
- Cutting-edge technology
- Great for fast transfers and video and power streaming
- The perfect choice for early-adopter clients
- USB-C cable is compliant with standard specifications issued by USB Implementers Forum
Why choose a Toddy Cable?
Here at Toddy, we know a thing or two about USB cables. We are proud to offer premium quality products that will stand up to the test. All our cables are of the highest quality, rigorously tested for durability and imprint longevity. Our cables are super durable and flexible enough to work within any space, be it office, home or on the go. The slim aluminum connectors we use in our products are reliable and versatile—even for the bulkiest and most rugged of phone and tablet cases!
It’s not just the exceptional production quality that makes Toddy Cables stand out. Their potential as a promotional tool for a brand is immense. A virtually HD full-color imprint runs along the entire length of the cable, and we print on both sides of the cable at no extra charge. Fully customizable, with branding you want on the cable – your logo, your graphics, your company colors – we can do it, and with stunning quality.
We also realized the incredible branding potential of the USB head. After all, this piece is most visible during everyday usage. That’s why we offer a full-color, high-quality imprint of your choice on the USB head at no extra charge.
Of course, you and your customer will want to visualize the product in its full glory before making the choice, our design team of highly-trained superheroes is here to help. They’re one of the best teams in the industry and are happy to provide virtuals – delivered as an incredibly impressive 3D interactive image – that will truly show you the full potential of your branded cable. (Click here to experience Interactive 3D Cable Virtual).
To learn more about theToddy Cable line visit www.toddycable.com.