For the record, I've always had success avoiding the Verizon and Apple tax on accessories by ordering from eBay. For at least 10 years this has served me more than very well and I've ordered very nice chargers, cases, etc. not only for myself, but for friends and family.
But I have been having a bad case of fragile or DOA lightning cables ever since getting my iPhone 5S.
Mind you, I've had genuine Apple, Belkin MFi certified, and generic knock-offs from eBay. The generic ones are the worst, being non-certified, several of them were DOA.
I just ordered a metallic reinforced cable from i-Blason on Amazon.com for $15. Will update this post with my experience.
Here's an interesting article on another guy's experience with cheapo cables
http://www.cnet.com/news/why-im-done-buying-cheap-lightning-cables/
I'm an average joe, my family comes first while I try to make a difference in the world. This blog is part journal, part advice, and part compendium! Enjoy!
Monday, November 10, 2014
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Dinner conversation about the end game for wealth inequality and revolution
I think our civilization needs to look back at what happens when tremendous amounts of wealth are concentrated into the hands of the few. Yes, in an aspirational society that is the ultimate outcome. But can we avoid catastrophe or revolution by being cognizant of the "endgame?" Can the elite be convinced that we need to find a better way?
In a capitalistic society, the clever will always find a way to escalate and there will always be that segment that dwells at the bottom, living off of the generosity of the middle and rich. But extreme disparity is just wrong.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2013/09/04/could-americas-wealth-gap-lead-to-a-revolt/
Jared Diamond: Why do societies collapse?
http://www.ted.com/talks/jared_diamond_on_why_societies_collapse/transcript?language=en
In a capitalistic society, the clever will always find a way to escalate and there will always be that segment that dwells at the bottom, living off of the generosity of the middle and rich. But extreme disparity is just wrong.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dalearcher/2013/09/04/could-americas-wealth-gap-lead-to-a-revolt/
Jared Diamond: Why do societies collapse?
http://www.ted.com/talks/jared_diamond_on_why_societies_collapse/transcript?language=en
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