Thread: H2O has microUSB, not miniUSB
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Old 12-01-2014, 05:17 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by yayo View Post
Yup, micro usb allows devices using it to be thinner, which appeals to mobile phone makers and consequentially to the general market. I was quite surprised when I noticed a mini usb port on my former Onyx Boox i62, though.
One other consideration is that Mini USB (original) was specified for 1k insertions, 5k for the improved design, whereas Micro USB is specified for 10k. Also, the wear is concentrated on the cable with Micro USB, as opposed to the device receptable. C.f. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB#Durability
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