MintCell Ledger Nano S - Cryptocurrency Hardware Wallet Magnetic USB Cable and Cable Tie

bought this item in July of 2017. This package was only $1 more than a regular Nano S here on Amazon. I spent a couple of days to figure out what is what as I was looking to buy Nano S. I'm glad I did. For the price of a dollar you get a magnetic cable similar to Mac's power cable. I would probably pay more for this cable for one simple reason: Nano S has micro USB connector on the unit itself. If you dealt with these you would know that they are very delicate. I almost broke one on my old phone. So, the cable that MintCell provides you can insert into Nano and leave it there forever. To disconnect the device you just separate the magnetic connection. The tiny insert stays in the unit and is small enough that the metallic cover closes in right over it, so it's not in the way of normal unit operation. In other words, you don't keep inserting the cable into the unit, so you don't wear out the inner part and can't break it off. This cable addition is genius and I highly recommend this package instead of the regular Nano S item sold here as well. The Nano S that you get is the same exactly thing you would buy separately. So, if I had to buy it again, I would go for this package. Highly recommend. If for some reason you don't want to use the cable, just don't use it and use the wallet as one you would buy separately. It's the same exact thing.

Having purchased this from numerous other recommendations for it, as well as having now used it for about six weeks, I can give it an enthusiastic "two thumbs up."For "newbies" to the crypto world, like me, it can take a little getting used to, but worth the effort. I particularly like how the linked apps "go dark" as soon as you break the connection with the Ledger Nano S. Just reinforces the whole idea of getting it in the first place. You are your own bAs have others in their reviews, I would like to "second the motion" that getting the MintCell "version" is worth the few extra dollars. The Ledger is independently wrapped, i.e. it is still just like it was received from Ledger. MintCell simply creates some "value added" features, which I really like.I did look long and hard at the Ledger Blue. I was willing to spend the money, if I could understand the additional value. At the end of it all, I elected to go with the Ledger Nano S, simply because I could get it from Amazon in about 3 days vs. waiting for weeks to get a Ledger Blue.

WARNING! WARNING! The very nice and clever magnetic connection and cable on the unit I purchased DOES NOT WORK; it does not provide full communication with the software on the computer. After spending a day with all kinds of research and query on the web, I finally discovered that by replacing the special magnetically connecting cable with the provided standard cable, the device made proper connection with the computer software and I was able to proceed.Possibly I received a faulty cable, or magnetic interface. Possibly it is a systemic fault with either of these two components.A second unit, ordered before my discovery, is on its way to me and I will post if that unit has a similar problem or not.Subsequent Addition: After about about 1-1/2 week of working on the cable w non-magnetic connector, the device no longer communicated with websites on the computer. The newly ordered Ledger also worked for about a week and then also no longer connected to the computerr software. I tried all the remedies Ledger recommended without success. Several times my fairly new Mac Air gave an error message stating that the USB accessory (the Ledger) was "using too much power" and USB accessories would be disabled.

Works as advertised. Other than the premium price I paid for it, I am pleased. I do however, have some cons, which I will list below. As long as you follow the instructions and make sure you backup up your passphrase, passkey, passwords and addresses, to multiple USB drives, you should be aces!Pros: 1. Works as intended. 2. Setup was quick and easy 3. Sending crypto (Bitcoin, Litecoin & Ether) was super easy, with little computer knowledge. 4. Shipped A LOT sooner than was told from my order reciept.Cons: 1. Price! As much as I didn't want to pay double premium price for something I could get for under $100 (includes shipping from Europe), I went ahead and ordered form MintCell. I wanted it now, not in mid December because of back order. 2. Not to pleased with the magnetic cord kit that came with it. This is probably why the price was more than buying one without the cord kit from other Amazon vendors. If you're not careful, the magnetic connection can, and will come off, potentially ruining your transaction. Also, for me, on some Crypto Apps, like with Ether, I would not pick up. So I've been using the cord that comes with the Nano with no issues at all. The concept of the magnetic connection is great, but needs to be improved upon. Stronger magnent for sure.That's about it. If you don't want to wait for one from the Ledger comapany themselves and don't mind paying a premium, this is a good buy. I'm hedging that some cryptos I'm in will go to the moon and pay for this evice in itself.Happy investing! Hodle & buy the dips!

Amazing product!If you have a few $100's worth of cryptocurrency, there is no reason to not buy this product.Hardware wallets are as safe as a paper wallet, but easier to use.Supports many different cryptocurrenciesCheck to make sure whatever cryptocurrency you want to store on this wallet is supported.I absolutely love this, and i recommend it to everyoneIMPORTANT: When you first receive your product, you will write down your random 24 recovery words, they should NOT be already written down for you to enter, that could be a scam if you are purchasing from someone other than Ledger.Do it!!