Richard, I only use USB C cables and chargers these days as I can charge my iPhone XR much quicker.
I realise that a USB A to Lightning cable may be more appropriate for the poster’s requirements. Anker does do long cables of this type although I’ve not got one. Malcolm Parfitt > On 14 Dec 2020, at 13:54, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> wrote: > > Isn't the latest iPad Mini the 5th gen that uses the standard lightning port? > > Why would one need a USBC cable? > > Yes, Anchor makes very solid products. > > > > Richard > "The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy has this to say on the subject of > flying. > There is an art, it says, or rather, a knack to flying. The knack lies in > learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." > --Douglas Adams, from Life, The Universe and Everything, p.59 > > Check out my web site at: www.turner42.com > > *I’m not the card shark > > -----Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Joshua > Hendrickson > Sent: Monday, December 14, 2020 5:36 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: searching for a cable > > I'd recommend getting an anker cable from amazon. Anker makes great cables > as well as wall blocks and portable batteries. There is a 20 watt anker wall > block that would work great with your iPad. You could get a USBC to > lightning 6 foot cable and a 20 watt USBC wall block for some fast charging. > Good luck. > >> On 12/14/20, Vicki W. <vwher...@comcast.net> wrote: >> I have just purchased the latest mini IPad and I need a lightning to >> USB charging cable that is at least 6 feet long. Any suggestions as >> to what to purchase and do I need to use a special brick? I won't be >> using the brick in the box, but I have a charger that I've been using >> for regular charging on my phone and old mini Ipad which will charge >> two devices at once. Will that one work with the lightning to USB cable? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Vicki >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone >> list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, >> or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact >> the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: >> mk...@ucla.edu. 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