Whats micro USB

ney · 30-03-2010, 21:31

I see some new phones are now using micro USB. Is this like the normal USB and are you able to connect phone to the USB port of the pc still.
Im just asking as im thinking about getting a new mobile as I posted other day.

Darren

TheBigM · 30-03-2010, 21:38

USB is a standard which can come with ports of different shapes and sizes E.g. A, B, mini-usb, micro-USB.

Micro-USB is one particular shape and size for the port and plug. It can carry data and charge phones. It is good because majority of phone manufacturers have agreed to all use micro-USB for phones in the future. I.e. you will only need the one micro-USB cable or charger that will be compatible with all your household's different phones.

ney · 30-03-2010, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigM

USB is a standard which can come with ports of different shapes and sizes E.g. A, B, mini-usb, micro-USB.

Micro-USB is one particular shape and size for the port and plug. It can carry data and charge phones. It is good because majority of phone manufacturers have agreed to all use micro-USB for phones in the future. I.e. you will only need the one micro-USB cable or charger that will be compatible with all your household's different phones.

Will I still be able to plug a new mobile into pc like I do the now using a normal USB at one end of the cable.

Darren

carguy143 · 30-03-2010, 21:49

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Originally Posted by ney

Will I still be able to plug a new mobile into pc like I do the now using a normal USB at one end of the cable.

Darren

Yes. I do this with my Nokia N85 (one of the first mobiles to get micro USB since Nokia agreed to the standard i believe). The idea is that in the future manufacturers will only sell phones without chargers included which will save money and packaging, as well as reduce waste. However i don't expect to see a reduction in the price of a mobile without a charger compared to one with a charger, or maybe that's just me being synical.

ney · 30-03-2010, 21:54

Thanks for the Inks you guys.

Darren

TheBigM · 30-03-2010, 22:27

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Originally Posted by carguy143

Yes. I do this with my Nokia N85 (one of the first mobiles to get micro USB since Nokia agreed to the standard i believe). The idea is that in the future manufacturers will only sell phones without chargers included which will save money and packaging, as well as reduce waste. However i don't expect to see a reduction in the price of a mobile without a charger compared to one with a charger, or maybe that's just me being synical.

Even if the price doesn't decrease much, you'll only need one cable in the house for everyone and if the charger gets lost/forgotten, new ones should be cheap. Currently most only work with a few handsets and are harder to find (have to use eBay or something) and more expensive.

30-03-2010, 21:31	#1
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Whats micro USB I see some new phones are now using micro USB. Is this like the normal USB and are you able to connect phone to the USB port of the pc still. Im just asking as im thinking about getting a new mobile as I posted other day. Darren

30-03-2010, 21:38	#2
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	USB is a standard which can come with ports of different shapes and sizes E.g. A, B, mini-usb, micro-USB. Micro-USB is one particular shape and size for the port and plug. It can carry data and charge phones. It is good because majority of phone manufacturers have agreed to all use micro-USB for phones in the future. I.e. you will only need the one micro-USB cable or charger that will be compatible with all your household's different phones.

30-03-2010, 21:43	#3
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBigM USB is a standard which can come with ports of different shapes and sizes E.g. A, B, mini-usb, micro-USB. Micro-USB is one particular shape and size for the port and plug. It can carry data and charge phones. It is good because majority of phone manufacturers have agreed to all use micro-USB for phones in the future. I.e. you will only need the one micro-USB cable or charger that will be compatible with all your household's different phones. Will I still be able to plug a new mobile into pc like I do the now using a normal USB at one end of the cable. Darren

30-03-2010, 21:49	#4
carguy143 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leyland Posts: 1,971	Quote: Originally Posted by ney Will I still be able to plug a new mobile into pc like I do the now using a normal USB at one end of the cable. Darren Yes. I do this with my Nokia N85 (one of the first mobiles to get micro USB since Nokia agreed to the standard i believe). The idea is that in the future manufacturers will only sell phones without chargers included which will save money and packaging, as well as reduce waste. However i don't expect to see a reduction in the price of a mobile without a charger compared to one with a charger, or maybe that's just me being synical.

30-03-2010, 21:54	#5
ney Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Scotland, Dunfermline Area Posts: 10,704	Thanks for the Inks you guys. Darren

30-03-2010, 22:27	#6
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Quote: Originally Posted by carguy143 Yes. I do this with my Nokia N85 (one of the first mobiles to get micro USB since Nokia agreed to the standard i believe). The idea is that in the future manufacturers will only sell phones without chargers included which will save money and packaging, as well as reduce waste. However i don't expect to see a reduction in the price of a mobile without a charger compared to one with a charger, or maybe that's just me being synical. Even if the price doesn't decrease much, you'll only need one cable in the house for everyone and if the charger gets lost/forgotten, new ones should be cheap. Currently most only work with a few handsets and are harder to find (have to use eBay or something) and more expensive.

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