Subj : From a purely mechanical
To   : AUGUST ABOLINS
From : CHARLES ANGELICH
Date : Fri Jan 14 2005 12:08 am

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Hello August - 

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

AA> "many computers"? Just how many is many? 

Two dozen maybe more. 

AA> I have never found a USB connection loose. 

Have you been looking for 'fit' any time recently? 

AA> You could try to squeeze the outer shield a millimeter
AA> along the broad side so that there is a better friction-fit. 

I wouldn't do that. 

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

It is my opinion that USB is _not_ well designed. 

We can agree to disagree on this one. 

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