[Goofy]

I just received my Corda 3MOVE the other day (sounds great, by the way!), but the stock-cable is far too long for my setup.

So now I've been searching the forums, eBay and Google for at short high quality USB cable. And I am just about to give up. By short I mean only a couple of inches.

Can anyone help me out?

PS: I am not interested in starting a "does quality matter with USB cables"-discussion.

 

[iriverdude]

0.5m USB 2.0 A to Mini B 5 pin Cable Lead SHORT 50cm on eBay, also A to Mini B Cables, USB Cables, Cables Connectors, Computing (end time 14-Feb-09 22:03:20 GMT)

 

[Goofy]

Thanks. But I'm looking for a cable that is only a couple of inches.

 

[iriverdude]

PHILIPS Retractable USB 2.0 A to Mini 5 Pin B Cable 1m on eBay, also, Cables Connectors, Digital Camera Accessories, Photography (end time 25-Feb-09 22:09:04 GMT)

 

[Goofy]

Thanks again.

But I'm not convinced that those retractable cables are worth anything. The shielding on them can't be any good, considering how thin they are.

 

[katzer1]

Sandisk 5 in 1 USB 2.0 card reader comes with a 3" long mini usb cable. It is the only cable that works with that reader because the readers usb port is recessed and the cable has a longer tip.

In a pinch, i'd just take a longer cable, cut it and connect the threads. There is no analog signal there, so it doesn't really matter

 

[iriverdude]

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In a pinch, i'd just take a longer cable, cut it and connect the threads. There is no analog signal there, so it doesn't really matter

Not only is it digital it's error checked, so it's superior to optical/coaxial connections. I'd bet Pioneer TV you won't be able to notice any difference between a £1.50 USB cable and one made from the horn of a unicorn, sprinkled with fairy dust.

 

[malldian]

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Originally Posted by Goofy /img/forum/go_quote.gif PS: I am not interested in starting a "does quality matter with USB cables"-discussion.

Keep it on topic.

I would suggest hacking a longer one up as well.

 

[Goofy]

I don't have the talent, nor the equipment, to modify a longer cable.

Was actually hoping that someone could point me in the direction of someone who sells them (oh, and also ships to Europe).

 

[malldian]

In that case I would suggest putting a post in the cable for sale forum and getting someone to DIY them for you. The DIY community here is worldwide and makes some very good stuff.

 

[Goofy]

That may be the solution.
Wasn't looking for some custom job, but perhaps that is the way to go.

 

[Goofy]

I actually managed to find a 5 inch cable here: USB | FireWire - Angled - Short - Custom - Cables - 877-522-3779

But the shipping costs to Europe is three times the cable price, which is a bit of a joke.

 

[iriverdude]

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2x USB Cables A to mini B short 10cm on eBay, also A to Mini B Cables, USB Cables, Cables Connectors, Computing (end time 05-Mar-09 17:27:52 GMT)

Those look a bit too short, you don't want them forcing apart USB connector. This one looks a bit longer.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHORT-PC-MAC-U...1%7C240%3A1318

 

[Goofy]

Wow. Thanks.
Just ordered the real short ones - those are perfect.

Guess my eBay search was only on the US-site