cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cringecollective.io/post/75583

why isn’t it ok? why???

Meme “the number of people who think this is an abomination” over a photo of a USB-A to USB-A cable, “but think this is perfectly acceptable” over a photo of a USB-C to USB-C cable, “makes me sick.”

  • accideath@lemmy.world
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    3 months ago

    I have an external 3.5“ HDD enclosure that has a USB-A port to connect the usb cable to. I have no idea who thought that was a good idea. The difference in price to a B connector can’t be that significant…

    • B0rax@feddit.orgDeutsch
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      3 months ago

      You underestimate what price difference is significant in some cases. If it is even a tenth of a cent cheaper, it is decided.

      • accideath@lemmy.world
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        3 months ago

        I know, but it shouldn’t matter. Also, it feels like the amount the A port is cheaper an A to A cable would be more expensive

    • f4f4f4f4f4f4f4f4@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I have a similar PATA enclosure. I thought it was cursed until I got to reuse the A-A cable to upload FlashFloppy custom firmware to Gotek floppy emulators without wiring up a USB-serial adaptor.