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Old 12-01-2014, 04:51 AM   #16
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Again, no. Just because it was an isolated incident doesn't mean it's wrong. It simply means I had the bad luck to get a finicky device.
I've had some cables with the H2O allow the H2O to think it was connected to the PC but not actually show up on the PC, so some cables are a bit dodgy with it, pretty certainly due to the space restrictions more than anything else though, yep.
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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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Is it just be who's not quite convinced how sturdy the micro usb on the H2O looks? mine looks like the hole in the plastic it comes through is too big and seems to be at a bit of an angle.
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The thread title is wrong.

I've raised this for the mods.
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I'm guessing the reviewer mistakenly said the wrong one. miniUSB's have pretty much gone the way of the dodo bird.
No, I did not.
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No, I did not.
I thought there was another (external) reviewer involved here. I'm sorry.
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Sorry for botching up this thread and getting it a bit incorrect.
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I've raised this for the mods.
I have as well.
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Here is a review for the H2O that does specifically mention mini USB.

http://www.techrevu.com/php/Review-id.php?id=6216
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Here is a review for the H2O that does specifically mention mini USB.

http://www.techrevu.com/php/Review-id.php?id=6216
Yep, and he provides a picture showing it has micro usb, nice fact checking

Not to mention the mini/micro SD slot mention too, I think he just gets confused between micro and mini TBH
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Okay. The H2O doesn't have a non-standard USB connector after all? That makes the device more attractive. I'd heard that Nate doesn't like Kobo J/K, though I have heard it.
Well, I don't like Kobo. I also don't like Amazon, Bookeen, or B&N, and I absolutely loathe Pocketbook (I have a good reason for this last one).

But that doesn't mean my feelings affect my reviews.
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