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Magik_Missles

01-11-2010 11:48 AM

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? :banghead: 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?

Leukay

01-11-2010 12:00 PM

Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?

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Originally Posted by Magik_Missles (Post 1478441)

It IS mini usb. It is semi-proprietary, so htc can make their own cables, but mini usb cables also work

Magik_Missles

01-11-2010 12:09 PM

Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leukay (Post 1478474)

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?\\:D/

Leukay

01-11-2010 01:03 PM

Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?

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Originally Posted by Magik_Missles (Post 1478489)

So mini USB will fit in that crazy little jack?\\:D/

Yep, it fits, and is 100% functional :)

cg83	01-11-2010 10:22 PM

Re: What's with the proprietary power cable?

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Originally Posted by Magik_Missles (Post 1478489)

So mini USB will fit in that crazy little jack?\\:D/

yup it does. i use my ps3 controller cord sometimes as well.

Magik_Missles

01-18-2010 06:11 PM

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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