Connoisseur of cables, Belkin, has just added a new little number to its line of Mixit DuraTek cables, and it’s reinforced with Kevlar fiber to protect it from the tough cable life.
Normally used in bulletproof vests, crash helmets and extreme sports gear, Kevlar fibers give the new 4-foot long DuraTek USB-C cable added strength to resist the wear and tear of everyday use.
Along with a double-braided nylon exterior, flexible insulation and an elongated strain relief neck between the cable and the connector head, this should make fraying, exposed wires and friction damage a nuisance of the past.
The cable is USB-C to USB-C, making it possible to connect certain smartphones, tablets and accessories to a PC with a USB-C port.
At the moment, that limits the cable’s services to a relatively small number of smartphones. The Google Pixel, LG G5 and HTC 10 are among the few handsets that will take the cable, and the new Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6 have recently joined the club.
We’re seeing a growing number of PCs getting USB-C-connectivity, too, so there’s a promising future in store for Belkin’s new armour-clad cable.
The cable is also MFi certified, which means it will work with Apple products like the iPod, iPad and iPhone. It’s available now in black, silver, rose gold and gold for £24.99 from Belkin’s website.
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