[gouranga]

the entire cable will become strain relief and then the problem will start again!

I've had the same problem with all apple cables. Design over substance.

[hej]

Can you hear that sound? It’s the sound of my eyes rolling.

So, uhm, I’m not exactly sure what you want. Why are you so convinced that this updated design will also fail?

[CamperBob2]

So, uhm, I’m not exactly sure what you want.

Well, it'd be nice if the high-$$$ Apple cable were as reliable as the one on the latest $1.99 gray-market gadget off the boat from Shenzen.

[jrockway]

Why? Just buy the $1.99 gray-market gadget off the boat from Shenzhen.

[gouranga]

History repeats itself. Apple cables have been fraying since FireWire ipods. I've heard the promise so often its now boring me.