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AustinSooner
02-10-2008, 18:23
Can anyone identify the TIP on the USB cable that is used for transferring files?
Mykl
02-10-2008, 21:11
I believe that's a mini-USB A plug.
Mykl
02-10-2008, 22:28
...err, wait - do you mean the tip of the actual USB line in port or the USB host port?
AustinSooner
02-11-2008, 14:22
I am referring to the "line-in" the USB cable that is used for transferring movies, audio files and charging from.

It kind of looks likes a mini-a but is anyone 100% certain?

http://www.webopedia.com/DidYouKnow/Computer_Science/2005/usb.asp
Biohazard
02-11-2008, 14:57
Yeah it's a mini-a. The cable that comes with the A3 differs a bit from a standard mini-a, it won't fit in other devices. But any standard mini-a cable will work with the A3.
AustinSooner
02-11-2008, 19:00
thanks
Sansorado
03-04-2008, 20:43
What about that host cable tip? Is it a standard mini-A on the USB host cable?

-Mike
AustinSooner
03-10-2008, 13:41
Host cable tip is standard mini-A.... many many devices use Mini-A including phones.
AustinSooner
03-10-2008, 13:41
so unless I am mistaken about this.... this cool little cable would work for re-charging the A3.... they call it a micro USB. I like the term...

http://www.gsm-traders.com/shop/product.php?productid=17345
MrKuenning
03-10-2008, 16:06
I think any USB cable will work for transfers, and charging

I use a normal USB and it transfers faster than the one that came with it, and If I put the A3 in HOLD before I plug in it turns on the charge lamp.
AustinSooner
03-11-2008, 16:10
I think any USB cable will work for transfers, and charging

I use a normal USB and it transfers faster than the one that came with it, and If I put the A3 in HOLD before I plug in it turns on the charge lamp.

are you saying that you can transfer data via either port?
MrKuenning
03-12-2008, 01:55
no, I just plug a normal cable in the weird shaped port
bootlegapparel
03-12-2008, 07:31
it is just a standard mini-usb port, it's not a proprietry one like most branded players have, so any mini-usb cable will work, like the ones you've got from your cameras at home or from the local store.

same with the AV out, S-video out, and AV-in. All standard cables.




But remember Mini-USB is different to micro-USB