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Old 01-03-2007, 10:15 PM
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Default Cool miniUSB Keychain Connector

http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0450

This is one really handy little tool - especially for those of you using a HTC based device with a miniUSB port on the device. Just attach it to your handy-dandy keychain adapter and you can plug it right into your computer. No need to carry a long USB cable with you. Sure, you can use Bluetooth, but what if you need a quick charge on your device? Or what if your Bluetooth connection seems to be failing? Problem solved by using your keychain. :mrgreen:

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Old 01-04-2007, 04:24 AM
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Bought one of these from Brando some time ago for a ridiculous price of like $5 shipped from HongKong.

Gave it away to a coworker when I bought by Smartflip....and since I now have a Blackjack, I still cant use it.

Damn non-standard USB ports!
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Old 01-04-2007, 07:32 AM
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Cool idea!
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Old 01-04-2007, 12:55 PM
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Default Yes, but...

Some smartphones are quite heavy and I'm not sure that I'd want that weight just hanging on my PC's USB port...
 
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Old 01-04-2007, 01:02 PM
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Well, no you dont want to just let your device hang from the USB port of your PC. That just makes no sense.
I have one of these, and it works great when I have my laptop sitting on a desk or other flat surface. My phone sits on the desk fine. I also use it at home, instead of a dedicated usb to mini usb cable, I use a usb extension cable, that way I can plug this or a thumb drive in.
 
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Old 01-04-2007, 05:01 PM
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Does anyone know of something like this that would work with the BlackJack?
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Old 01-04-2007, 07:14 PM
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I can hear the conversation now...

"Say, is that a USB-MiniUSB adapter in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"

Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want that on my keychain, BUT, I do like the idea of this being cleaner and more portable than a 3ft cable in my backpack.

Also, the clip is nice, so I can keep it where I want it.

For $5? That's crazy, I'm ordering.
 
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Old 01-05-2007, 01:40 AM
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I can hear the conversation now...

"Say, is that a USB-MiniUSB adapter in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"
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