Subj : From a purely mechanical standpoint.. To : Charles Angelich From : August Abolins Date : Thu Jan 13 2005 10:32 am Hi CHARLES (of 1:123/140), On , in a message to Wayne Chirnside you wrote: CA> From a purely mechanical standpoint I have found many computers CA> where the USB connectors are loose fitting and I never liked CA> the looks of the USB connector since I first saw one. Looks CA> like a glorified telephone RJ-11 connector to me (and I hate CA> those as well). "many computers"? Just how many is many? I have never found a USB connection loose. You could try to squeeze the outer shield a millimeter along the broad side so that there is a better friction-fit. "glorified telephone RJ-11"? IMHO, USB connectors seem to be designed well for frequent use. d(-_-)b ...August --- FMail/Win32 1.60 * Origin: http://www3.sympatico.ca/abo/yourstruly ! (1:229/390) .