> > Sell many A-A ones?  Why?
> 
> don't ask me
> 
> > They aren't supposed to exist...  The B end isn't supposed 
> to either, 
> > but at least that makes sense.
> 
> but they are made and sold!
> 
> some manufacturers use A sockets because they are lower (fit 
> in a DB25 jumperbox housing). a fellow teacher deliberately 
> designed his ARM board for classroom use with an A socket, 
> because it reduced the incentive to take it home.


But but but that's just silly.  And a PITA, like with the charger.  Special
cable my a***.  I've never seen an A-A plug cable , except for those file
transfer things.  Why are they so expensive anyway?

If they want low profile, why not use the mini-B?  That's what it's for.

So much for the USB standard then.  That must be a new record for 'least
time to break' it.  :)

Tony

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