Elecom P-APLTDCN series Cable Bite Cable Mania

A Lightning cable, which will soon become a relic if iPhone 15 moves on to USB C, is just a cable. It is an accessory that we do not give much thought to it. But if ever start to get bored with how it looks and wished it could be more fun, well then, folks, Elecom has the solutions.

Elecom P-APLTDCN series Cable Bite Cable Mania

The Japanese electronics company and accessories maker has – or used to have – a “cable bite” called “Cable Mania” of its P-APLTDCN series which will turn make your boring old Lightning cable look like a 2-pole power plug, a VGA connector (complete faux thumb screws for good measures!), or even a set of RCA cable.

“Cable bite”, for the uninitiated, is basically a decorative cover. It usually comes in the shape of cute animals, for the charging end of the USB/Lightning cable to make it looks like the animal, such as a shark, is biting on the cable or your device when it is plugged into your phone.

The Elecom Cable Mania is not cute but it is fun. Very fun. It is definitely a small gadget accessory that put a smile on your face. As a boon, this fun cable bit also covers part of the Lightning cable and could help reduce the risk of common breakage.

Elecom P-APLTDCN series Cable Bite Cable Mania

Now, this is probably very old news – ancient even to some, but as always, it’s news if you haven’t heard it, and also, here’s the thing: “Cable Mania” is kind of a discontinued product line [JP]. However, we managed to find an online store, Akazuki.com, selling it for $24 a pop. Not sure how legit the store is but… anywho, if you haven’t heard this fun little accessory, now you have.

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Note: this accessory is only suitable for stock Apple Lightning cables.

Elecom P-APLTDCN series Cable Bite Cable Mania
Elecom P-APLTDCN series Cable Bite Cable Mania

Images: Elecom [JP].