tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post6331961153489528135..comments2024-01-19T13:18:46.440+10:00Comments on Life Behind The Purple Door: wwyd? | generic versus brandCate Brickellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01730263438169717009noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-48598157447281487992015-04-24T11:33:01.915+10:002015-04-24T11:33:01.915+10:00I go name brand for our current phones and generic...I go name brand for our current phones and generic for the old ones that the kids use as devices. But I keep an out on them because I have heard horror stories about fires and what not.EssentiallyJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372695554793237026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-64898414718292541442015-04-23T14:00:24.620+10:002015-04-23T14:00:24.620+10:00I needed to replace the cord and went with the app...I needed to replace the cord and went with the apple one but they are expensive. We tend to share chargers so it's good to be able to charge quickly ... also if I forget to charge and need to go out I can get a reasonable charge in 10mins.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067264634969563291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-59897545364563004372015-04-22T05:47:35.275+10:002015-04-22T05:47:35.275+10:00That sounds a real bummer :(. I'd go with the ...That sounds a real bummer :(. I'd go with the genuine article if it were me, I have to say. Reliability and peace of mind wins every time, and I don't like the uncertainty of is-it-going-to-work-or-not! Hoping you have better luck whatever you decide.alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03789464804911391774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-77262883146344828322015-04-22T05:27:41.498+10:002015-04-22T05:27:41.498+10:00I used to work at a battery/case company that deal...I used to work at a battery/case company that dealt with a lot of Apple products--they were licensed to work with apple. Hearing how sometimes the way aftermarket cords can cause problems with the devices, I wholeheartedly recommend using the Apple products.<br />Maybe you only need 2 or 3 bricks (Apple), but I strongly suggest making sure any of the cables you get having the Apple logo (you may need to go to the manufacturer's site to cnfirm they are, indeed, Apple Certified...There were many companies out there (mostly overseas) that offered comparable products but were knockoffs. Good luck!Nicole K/GothamGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044506562591056304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-69142020778059296452015-04-21T20:35:19.173+10:002015-04-21T20:35:19.173+10:00I'd probably go brand name on this one. It cos...I'd probably go brand name on this one. It costs more upfront which hurts but it's worth it in the long run. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719391520084162316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-86254990737762678702015-04-21T16:32:34.630+10:002015-04-21T16:32:34.630+10:00On Apple issues we buy brand name. We had to repl...On Apple issues we buy brand name. We had to replace my daughters iPhone 5 screen recently. We could have spent $70, or pay $150 at Apple. We chose to go with Apple because if they cannot fix it they will replace the device with the same mode. She walked about with a brand new device. Their screen repair machine wasn't working. To us, that peace of mind was worth the money we paid and in this case, it paid off. The generic provider was not in a position to offer the same service.<br /><br />We also go brand name on charging bits. Sometimes it is better to be safe than sorry.Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3098216570036485569.post-27620675059374138752015-04-21T15:31:01.000+10:002015-04-21T15:31:01.000+10:00Here in the UK there have been a lot of horror sto...Here in the UK there have been a lot of horror stories of non apple chargers overheating so I would say it was worth buying the real thing. Why are they SO expensive though?!debs14https://www.blogger.com/profile/14521565769251816528noreply@blogger.com