> 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 
i've haven't actually seen an A-A cable (though i have seen them listed in catalogs) but i've seen a cable with two A plugs one end and one the other for a hard drive unit that wanted more power than a usb port can normally provide.

> , except for those file
> transfer things.  Why are they so expensive anyway?
because afaict they are essentially two USB network adaptors back to back. They are also a small market with most PCs now having network adaptors. 

> If they want low profile, why not use the mini-B?  That's what it's for.
true, probablly not as robust or prototyping friendly though (A sockets look very prototyping friendly and i'd be very tempted to use one next time i do a PIC usb prototype of some sort)


> So much for the USB standard then.  That must be a new record for 'least
> time to break' it.  :)
as always standards are there to be proken


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