Cingular Go Phone: Scosche sneakPEAK HD Component Audio/Video Cable for iPad, iPhone & iPod Review

This is a less-expensive equivalent to the Apple Component AV Cable. It works as advertised, even on the iPhone 3G and 3GS (where a lot of the cheaper, knock-off cables will not function at all). You just plug it in to your HDTV, and connect your iPod/iPhone, and all your music and videos will play on the TV.

A few items of note:
* I think Apple's cable comes with a wall charger. This cable supports being plugged into a charger, but does not actually include one. If you need a charger, it's probably work the extra expense to get the official Apple unit.
* The audio/video portion of the cable is 6' long (I believe Apple's is 10'). The charger portion is detachable (it's just a mini-USB jack) but the included mini-USB cable is much shorter, only 2' or so. Fortunately, either a USB extension cable or a longer mini-USB cable are very inexpensive.
* The iPod doesn't snap in quite as snugly as a real Apple charger cable. In practice you may need to wiggle it a bit to get everything to connect. But once it's connected, no problem.

Anyway, I was buying two cables (one for each TV) so I was practically able to get two of these cables for the cost of one Apple cable. (Not quite, but close.) So I think I got a good deal. They work great overall and the price was right.

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Product Description:
Easily connect your iPad to the RGB component inputs on any HD TV. Charge while you play with the integrated mini USB port and included cable. Also works with any iPod or iPhone that plays video. 6 ft braided copper shielded cable.