unified chargers for mobile phones: its micro USB - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Gosxjqum** · 02-18-2009, 01:33 AM

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02...ndard_charger/

Sometimes companies do things right, I really don't see the issue with the low cost headsets as the charger itself could be left away which is a much bigger cost factor than the connector.

**fectsnanteemy** · 02-18-2009, 01:42 AM

Finally.

I love tech homogenization.

**icerrelmCam** · 02-18-2009, 02:15 AM

Good idea, though if Nokia thought they were going to implement this, whiy doesn't my current phone charge over USB?

**Fksxneng** · 02-18-2009, 02:50 AM

Finally. Different chargers for different phones is annoying.

**viagsjicguara** · 02-18-2009, 03:01 AM

Are Iphone chargers USB?

**Fksxneng** · 02-18-2009, 03:29 AM

Are Iphone chargers USB?

No. Apple uses only the finest umbilical cords from unborn fetuses.

The plug on them is proprietary I believe. I was playing with my uncle's new iPhone over the weekend. It was pretty cool. Useless to me, but still.. it was cool.

**viagsjicguara** · 02-18-2009, 03:31 AM

I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special?

**masterboyz** · 02-18-2009, 03:35 AM

I love that my PS3 Dual Shock charges via any USB port.

I hate, that my Nokia E71 doesn't.

**Gosxjqum** · 02-18-2009, 04:42 AM

I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special?

iAudio scores another win in that department

**icerrelmCam** · 02-18-2009, 06:47 AM

I hate, that my Nokia E71 doesn't.

I concur, see above.

**imictiorume** · 02-18-2009, 08:42 AM

I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special?

Yeah, they charge through the USB. They support stuff like analog audio through the port as well as accessories like FM transmitters, etc.

Also the connector has been a standard for them for many years now and were thinner than the USB 4 pin adapters that were around at the time. While it is a proprietary connector it has stayed the same on all of their iPod/iPhone products.

**fectsnanteemy** · 02-18-2009, 08:50 AM

While it is a proprietary connector it has stayed the same on all of their iPod/iPhone products.

True. That is very convenient. Most households everywhere own some kind ipod/iphone/apple machination.

02-18-2009, 01:33 AM	#1
Gosxjqum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	unified chargers for mobile phones: its micro USB http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/02...ndard_charger/ Sometimes companies do things right, I really don't see the issue with the low cost headsets as the charger itself could be left away which is a much bigger cost factor than the connector. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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fectsnanteemy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Finally. I love tech homogenization. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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icerrelmCam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Good idea, though if Nokia thought they were going to implement this, whiy doesn't my current phone charge over USB? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Fksxneng Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Finally. Different chargers for different phones is annoying. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	Are Iphone chargers USB? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 03:29 AM	#6
Fksxneng Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Are Iphone chargers USB? No. Apple uses only the finest umbilical cords from unborn fetuses. The plug on them is proprietary I believe. I was playing with my uncle's new iPhone over the weekend. It was pretty cool. Useless to me, but still.. it was cool. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 03:31 AM	#7
viagsjicguara Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 458 Senior Member	I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 03:35 AM	#8
masterboyz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 586 Senior Member	I love that my PS3 Dual Shock charges via any USB port. I hate, that my Nokia E71 doesn't. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 04:42 AM	#9
Gosxjqum Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 485 Senior Member	I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special? iAudio scores another win in that department Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 06:47 AM	#10
icerrelmCam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	I hate, that my Nokia E71 doesn't. I concur, see above. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 08:42 AM	#11
imictiorume Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 406 Senior Member	I don't understand why Zune and Ipod/Iphone can't use Micro USB? Do their own plugs do something special? Yeah, they charge through the USB. They support stuff like analog audio through the port as well as accessories like FM transmitters, etc. Also the connector has been a standard for them for many years now and were thinner than the USB 4 pin adapters that were around at the time. While it is a proprietary connector it has stayed the same on all of their iPod/iPhone products. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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02-18-2009, 08:50 AM	#12
fectsnanteemy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	While it is a proprietary connector it has stayed the same on all of their iPod/iPhone products. True. That is very convenient. Most households everywhere own some kind ipod/iphone/apple machination. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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