Charge/Sync Your iPhone 3G/3GS on the go for £1

As we all know, the iPhone 3G (and most likely the 3GS) do not last very long on the battery, especially if you use the 3G network a lot like I do. Fortunately I have a netbook (a Samsung NC10) with quite long battery life, perfect for charging the phone while on the train.

When you buy the iPhone you are provided with a long USB cable, which also acts as a charger (with the AC adaptor - USB socket). However if you need to charge the phone through the laptop, you have to take your only cable with you. If you lose it, you can no longer charge your phone.

So you wander in to the apple store and look for a spare cable to take on the road, and look at the price tag of £15.00 and gasp.


Fortunately, the iPhones have the same connector as all the models of iPods, and a "retractable iPod Charger cable" can be found in Poundland for the price of....you guessed it...£1.


Not only will this save space with its retractable cable, but will also allow you to sync and charge your iPhone on the go (even if you take your adaptor with you). I have to thank my girlfriends father, John, for buying this by mistake and giving it to me!