On Tue, 16 Jun 2009, John Holmstadt wrote:

> I also noticed mention in this thread about the seemingly non-standard 
> USB port on the Pre. At first I was flummoxed when I noticed this as 
> well, until I realized that the Pre is using the newer "Micro" USB port, 
> not the "Mini" USB that is found on most smartphones and smaller USB 
> peripherals today. Though I haven't tried it myself, I've read of others 
> that have HTC device chargers with the same MicroUSB port, and they have 
> successfully used them in conjunction with the Pre. I know having to buy 
> new adapters and cables is frustrating given how prevalent the MiniUSB 
> devices had become, but at least it is a standard port and not actually 
> proprietary, just currently rare.


That's great news.  I had no idea.  Here's one seller (but I don't know 
anything about this seller):

http://www.discountcell.com/cellular/p/trpre_F8Z273B06-ATT_5

I just ordered four of those (my wife also has a Pre).

Mike