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57 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not BlackBerry-specific but a good cable if this is what you need, November 17, 2009
This review is from: BlackBerry USB DataSync and Charging Cable with Micro USB for BlackBerry 8900, 9500, and 8220 (Wireless Phone Accessory)
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.
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
works great for the Droid, December 15, 2009
This review is from: BlackBerry USB DataSync and Charging Cable with Micro USB for BlackBerry 8900, 9500, and 8220 (Wireless Phone Accessory)
A cable is a cable don't waste your money on overpriced micro usb cables elsewhere this one works great for the Droid.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the price!, August 20, 2009
This review is from: BlackBerry USB DataSync and Charging Cable with Micro USB for BlackBerry 8900, 9500, and 8220 (Wireless Phone Accessory)
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.
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