Customer Reviews

BlackBerry USB DataSync and Charging Cable with Micro USB for BlackBerry 8900, 9500, and 8220

5 star:		(163)
4 star:		(21)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

This is a generic 'Type A to Micro B' USB cable and it's in no way Blackberry specific but, YES, it WILL work with a BB Bold or Storm. I needed one of these to connect one camera to the computer because I lost the original when someone 'found' my camera case. It works.

On this specific cable, everything is done right, including the price. It is USB 2.0 certified, meaning that it supports data transfer rates of up to 480Mbps and, if your device accepts a Micro-B plug, this is the cable to get. Maybe the 2-meter length (6+ ft.) is a little bit too much but it does not bother me a lot and there may come a time when a cable this long may come in handy.

I am awarding this item 5 stars for price, quality and, especially, for the very good presentation on Amazon's page.

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Notes:

Anyone in the market for a USB cable should be very careful because there are at least 6 kinds of USB connectors. If you are buying a cable that connects 'something' to your computer or laptop, the computer end of the cable will always be a USB-A or 'Type A' connector. At the other end, you may have a USB-B/Type B - a nearly square shaped connector used mostly to deliver power to a device but this is rare. Most likely, you will have a Mini-B or a Micro-B. The difference between the 2 is that the Micro-B is half as thick while the width is the same - Mini-B is 3x7mm while Micro-B is 1.5x7mm.

If your device (phone, PDA, camera) is a 'new' one and it's using USB, chances are that they will need a Micro-B connector because the industry seems to be adopting the 'Micro' form factor as its standard. If the above sounds simple, you should keep in mind that some devices require Mini-AB or Micro-AB connectors, also known as USB OTG (OnTheGo) devices.

My advice: before ordering any cable, make sure that you clearly understand what type of cable you need. This Amazon listing and most Cables Unlimited listings are most helpful because the Amazon page gives you a visual of what the connectors look like. Whenever in doubt, do some more research.

I bought 2 of these for my Palm pre as a spare to go with a generic car usb charger and one for my desk at work. They are great - the short length is great if your USB port stays within arm's reach. Don't pay cell phone accessory store prices, this is where it's at =)

The micro USB should not be confused with a 'mini-USB' size... mini tends to work with other small electronics like GPS, but micro is for most newer cell phones - LG, BlackBerry, Palm, etc. Tested this cable as a charger with coworker's BlackBerry and another's LG EnV, worked fine for them. Didn't check data transfer on those, but my Pre transfers just fine.

A cable is a cable don't waste your money on overpriced micro usb cables elsewhere this one works great for the Droid.

I purchased 2 micro usb cables for my HTC Evo for $2.60 and they both were bogus. They were very thin, would not charge my phone and transfer data very slow. These wires on the other hand are decent size but they are heavy duty. They charge my phone pretty quick. From no charge to full charge in at max 40 mins - an hour. I would highly recommend!

Like every other reviewer had said this is just a standard USB (the end that goes in your computer) to micro USB (the end that goes in your phone [or maybe camera]) cable. The only thing "Blackberry" about it is that it has their logo on one side of the plug. Simple cable that's not too long and charges my phone just right for a great price. That's all you'll ever need to know.

Cable does everything I need it to. Using on my Motorola Droid and have not had any problems.

Works perfectly. I've used it for both data transfer and simply recharging my HTC Incredible.

This cable works perfectly with the LG Chocolate Touch and the HTC Droid Incredible. I expected something thin and chintzy, but was pleasantly surprised when the cable turned out to be quite thick.

This is a 1-meter cable (~3 ft), not 2 meters as described in another review.

I found these to be some of the cheapest micro usb cables available, and they work fine with my Nexus One. I went ahead and bought another so that I never have to search too far.

Ordered 3 of these (hey, they were cheep) so everywhere I could possible charge or sync this device there is a cord waiting. Tested all 3, they charge and sync just fine.
Not much else to say. I'd order the same product from the same seller if I ever needed more.