More is less in this case. Only 5 inches (just 12cm) of cable means that this cable can be everywhere you want it to be without hassle or cable tangle. Made for iPhone certification means that this cable is constructed under strict guidelines and will be durable, ready for your active lifestyle. Use this cable, at home, in the office, or on the go. Slip it into your back pocket, a pocket in your laptop bag, the "everything" drawer in your kitchen... This cable doesn"t make "cable clutter", but it does make your life easier.