Subj : From a purely mechanical
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : JAY EMRIE
Date : Thu Jan 13 2005 10:50 am

AA> CA> From a purely mechanical standpoint I have found many computers
AA> CA> where the USB connectors are loose fitting and I never liked
AA> CA> the looks of the USB connector since I first saw one. Looks
AA> CA> like a glorified telephone RJ-11 connector to me (and I hate
AA> CA> those as well).

AA>"many computers"?   Just how many is many?  I have never found a USB 
connection
AA>loose.   You could try to squeeze the outer shield a millimeter along the 
broad
AA>side so that there is a better friction-fit.

AA>"glorified telephone RJ-11"?   IMHO, USB connectors seem to be designed well
AA>for frequent use.


Thinking back, I have NEVER had a problem with RJ-11 connectors, except
when the plastic "locking tab" broke off or became distorted. For the
most part, once plugged in they stayed plugged in more or less
indefinitely.

I have never had a problem with USB connectors except when I try to plug
one in upside down. Somehow they do not seem to fit that way. :-)

Jay
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