Cables and adapters

[gmarkj]

It seems as though almost all of the new (Android) phones now have the new USB Type C connection instead of the old style micro USB (type C appears more round, while micro USB is more square).

As micro was the old standard, I have several of these leads in varying length, but most are about 30cm/1ft in length.

I am looking at getting a few longer leads (3-3.3 ft / 0.9-1m) to give a little more flexibility and reach from the charging point.

My question is thus: Would I be better buying leads that are USB Type C and getting an adapter for that, or would I be better buying micro USB leads with Type C adapters?

I have done the normal google search and come up with a few articles, but most are 1.5-2 years old and probably out of date.

Given that I will (probably) update my phone in Feb/March I think it would be better to get a Type C lead and an adapter but was wondering if anyone has any experience/recommendations in this area.

Many thanks for your time and opinions!

[a_hcir]

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@MI5 wrote:
How do you find the alignment with the phone on the cheap ones?

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Ok, the phone I've got (LG V30) makes a noise when you've aligned it correctly and the LED on the pad changes colour to show it's on charge.  You just have to put the phone dead-centre on the pad, and the rubberised top of the pad means the phone stays firmly in place so you can still use it whilst on charge. 

I think wireless charging is revolutionary - Ikea is already starting to build furniture with it built in and considering you can buy the pads for under £2 a piece today, it won't be long before you can buy placemat sized pads for charging multiple devices for next to no dosh.

[MI5]

Yes it’s very exciting tech.