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Hi - I want to buy some retractable USB 2.0 cables like the one below. However I am not sure what type of cable it is - can someone TELL me from the pics. (I think it is a 5 pin mini B cable) - I don't want to order until I am 100% sure as I don't want to order the wrong thing and its hard to tell in pics of products on the net as they are not close up.

Also can someone tell me where I can order such thing from the UK over the net. I would prefer attractive sleek looking ones like the one below not 1980's office looking type ones. I bought that one in Switzerland (hard to guess)  but don't know what its called. I don't have details of the shop anymore either so can't call them.

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[old attachment deleted by admin]USB to mini USB cable.
Try dabs.com for parts like this, they have pretty good prices.
Or search froogle.Thanks for swift reply - just to make sure its the right thing you mentioned - the ports for the cable in the photo have 5 pins. That's correct.
Mini USB B has 5 pins.Excuse me if I seem very unknowledgeable - hence me posting....I found this item on ebay but it’s called a USB A. Its called ..."USB A M to M mini USB B 5 Pin Retractable Cable" It doesn't mention USB 2.0 . Can I use this cable for USB 2.0 or is it for the older slower USB's. Logic tell me it won't make a difference as it the card that determines speed not the cable but just want to check before I buy. I need it for a hub and digital camera.

Details are here

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/USB-A-M-to-M-mini-USB-B-5-Pin-Retractable-Cable-for-MP3_W0QQitemZ160108043258QQcmdZViewItem

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Quote from the ad - "1 x USB 2.0 to 5 Pin mini B Extension Cable".
So it is USB2.0.
Rule of thumb: if it doesn't mention what VERSION, it's probably USB1.1 or lower, basically slow.
That looks fine to me for what you want, and a pretty reasonable PRICE too.Must be blind - didn't see that below the ad!

Thanks for the help.You're welcome, post back if you have any more questions or issues.



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