This review should apply to all similar chargers, regardless of what battery-charging plug is used to match with a particular phone. In my case, I bought it for the micro USB plug that mates with the LG Optimus V or S phones.Likes:
Cord is thin and very flexible, unlike the coiled bulky ones, which are much stiffer.
Cord retracts so that micro USB plug inserts firmly into body of charger, leaving no dangling cord, ergo less bulky storage in glove compartment or floor console.
Cord extends up to 40 inches, about the same as coiled cords on my three other chargers when stretched to the max, but there is no "pulling effect" that can be strong from the coiled ones. There are spring stops on the winding mechanism, so once pulled out there is no continuous tension on the cord and micro plug.
Dislikes:
Somewhere on some description for apparently this same unit, I read that the cord was 5 ft long. I bought this ASSUMING a 5' cord, but got 40". However, I cannot fault those vendors like this one who did not say how far the cord extended. I spelled "assume" in my assumption! Nonetheless, 40" is sufficient for my use. Be wary if you find a vendor that claims a 5' cord: phone or write and have him physically verify the cord length, as I presume that all these retractable cord units are made by the same manufacturer and simply branded in accord with the seller/distributor's wishes.
A Risk:
If one does not hold onto the cord or plug when retracting, and merely pushes the retract button, the force of the sudden stop could conceivably pull the cord right out of the micro plug. Reasonable handling should give long life.
Having recently purchased this, I cannot comment on the charging performance, but if I run into any problem I'll update this review. I can only assume that the unit will perform OK over a reasonable time period.
April 15, 2012 Update: Charger has worked fine, with no problems.
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