On Tue, 16 Jun 2009, Mike Miller wrote: > 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). Here's what happened: I placed the order on the 16th, they acknowledged on the 17th, shipped on the 18th and I received on the 20th. That was with their $0.99 shippinng! Shipping Status Qty Item Price Shipped 4 F8Z273B06-ATT - Micro USB Data Cable F8Z273B06-ATT $23.80 Shipping & Handling (Super Saver) : $0.99 Tax (MN) : $0.00 Total: $24.79 That was only $24.79 for four cables, and they worked great. Mike