USB Sync & Charge cable for X51v

[toliver]

I have had a Retractable USB Sync and Charge cable on order from proporta.com for some weeks now.

I was told there was a production issue, but today I have a message to say that they cannot produce a retractable USB cable which will charge the x51v.

I have been given the option of a non retractable cable which will do both, or a retractable one which will only sync and NOT charge via USB.

Can anyone shed any light on this problem? There seems to be plenty of other retractable cables elsewhere on the web which state they will charge via USB as well as sync.

I'm thinking of cancelling the order and sourcing elsewhere. Any suggestions please?

[Drifter]

If you read through the forum, you will find others have problems with retractable cables not charging their x51v correctly.

Seems a universal problem, not just limited to one supplier. Semms to me that Proporta are just being honest.

[toliver]

Thanks Drifter,
I have found a similar post regarding the x50's.

Does anyone know what could possibly the problem? How different can the retractable cable and fixed possibly be? Aren't they just two lengths of wireless , one of which rolls up !
Seems completely illogical to me!

[Mahstah]

The retractable cables tend to be made of much smaller gauge and softer wire. The smaller gauge may not be suitable for carrying charging voltage but OK for very low voltage data transmission (syncing).