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Old 01-11-2010, 11:48 AM
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What's with the proprietary power cable?
How can a phone still have a proprietary data/power jack? Especially when it uses a USB cable? I have looked for a longer cord for my fiance's new Eris, and all I see are mini-USB cables, but the port on the phone is not a mini-USB. Have you guys seen any longer, aftermarket cables for the Eris?
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Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?
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How can a phone still have a proprietary data/power jack? Especially when it uses a USB cable? I have looked for a longer cord for my fiance's new Eris, and all I see are mini-USB cables, but the port on the phone is not a mini-USB. Have you guys seen any longer, aftermarket cables for the Eris?
It IS mini usb. It is semi-proprietary, so htc can make their own cables, but mini usb cables also work
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It IS mini usb. It is semi-proprietary, so htc can make their own cables, but mini usb cables also work

So mini USB will fit in that crazy little jack?
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So mini USB will fit in that crazy little jack?
Yep, it fits, and is 100% functional
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So mini USB will fit in that crazy little jack?



yup it does. i use my ps3 controller cord sometimes as well.
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Old 01-18-2010, 06:11 PM
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Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?
Thanks for all the input guys. Found a spare miniUSB cable from a friend. Works like a charm!
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