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Diff. b/w Original Nokia & Unbranded Data Cable

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VexByte Original post #1
Jul 24, 2007 at 7:07 AM
One of my friends needs a Data cable to connect his PC/laptop to the Nokia 6080 for the EDGE functionality. The original Nokia Data cable CA-42 costs about Rs.1600-1800 while the unbranded ones are costing about Rs.500-600.

Will an unbranded data cable cause any damages to the computer and the cellphone ? :mad:

Is there any other hidden dangers in using unbranded ones ? :confused:
Lucky_star
Jul 24, 2007 at 8:05 AM
No problemo!
T
Jul 24, 2007 at 9:10 AM
Though it may not be causing much problem to hardware but you won't be getting the performance as with original one
Pathik
Pathik #4
Jul 24, 2007 at 10:03 AM
asta lavista baby..
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VexByte #5
Jul 25, 2007 at 7:25 AM
How can I distinguish b/w Original Nokia & Unbranded Data Cable ?
P
Jul 25, 2007 at 7:58 AM
You are paying Rs.500 for an unbranded data cable? It seems too expensive. My friend bought one for around 250 bucks. I'm not sure.
Well, I don't think there is any difference between the two, but you may loose the warranty if you use the unbranded one, get some problem and nokia people come to know of it.
infra_red_dude
Jul 25, 2007 at 10:36 AM
do not worry abt anything. the compatible ones retail for less than 300 now. get one of them. its totally harmless. u may safely use it.
A
Jul 25, 2007 at 12:47 PM
I have been using the USB to mini-USB data cable for nokia 6300. Got it for Rs.100 and no issues.
munchy
munchy #9
Jul 25, 2007 at 4:36 PM
dude if ur in bangalore,
go2 national market in majestic and bargain,
u'll get one for <300rs
and yeah the fake ones hav no drwback and are safe,
if u find on the net,
thy are built using the same architecture as the original ones,
Kniwor
Kniwor #10
Jul 25, 2007 at 4:53 PM
asnvin said:
Though it may not be causing much problem to hardware but you won't be getting the performance as with original one

Please explain.

IMHO, there's nothing to worry about, they're all the same, the original will just look more flashy.
freshseasons
Jul 25, 2007 at 5:11 PM
Hmm i think the Original should use direct Usb support as in Usb.
And the unbranded ones user Virtual Serial port and herein is the problem.
Either you get it working or just get frustrated..
But its only my thought..i may be wrong but read it somewhere.
dhan_shh
dhan_shh #12
Jul 25, 2007 at 6:08 PM
Recently,I got a DKU-2 cable from eBay for just Rs.135(inclusive of delivery charges)!!!

h**p://cgi.ebay.in:80/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190131573503&sspagename=ADME:L:AAQ::1

It's working very well!!
Pathik
Pathik #13
Jul 26, 2007 at 12:21 AM
Imo fake data cables and memory cards r very good vfm and perform well
reddick
reddick #14
Jul 26, 2007 at 7:13 AM
No problem...go for unbranded...It will work also ;)
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VexByte #15
Jul 27, 2007 at 7:09 AM
Finally got an unbranded USB Data cable for Rs.250

*www.ca42.com/