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AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (1.8 Metres) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] |
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 Good build quality., 2010-03-18
Great build quality and reliable 1.8m USB cable. I've been using this for a few weeks now and don't notice it's there which is probably a good thing. The shiny gold plated connectors are strong and fit securely. Frustration free packaging means it arrives in a huge reinforced rectangular cardboard box you could reuse to send something as delicate as china through the post. The unusual, high quality packaging means this cable should arrive in protected, tip top condition.
Does what it says, 2010-04-16
Works absolutely fine, really not a lot to say other than it really helps having the longer length of cord like this USB lead.
 It's a cable, 2010-06-24
The Basics range could easily be low-quality, bog-standard equipment as you'd often expect with anything that has a synonym of 'low-end' in its name. Yet this cable is probably seated at the complete opposite end of the scale. Of course, one product is no way to determine the classification of the whole range but it serves as a reasonable Litmus test.
As a brief but necessary first point, it's important to note that the gold plating is useless. That is, it serves the purpose of conducting electricity, transferring data, etc. but it holds negligible advantage over non-gold-plated cabling. It's the same with DVI, HDMI, or in fact any other cable that transfers digital data. Analog is a different matter, with enthusiasts split over whether OFC cabling gives any advantage, and how connection quality is paramount.
Yet digital either arrives or it doesn't - it's just 0s and 1s - and if it doesn't, USB 2.0's CRC correction will handle small issues. The bottom line is that by the time your non-gold-plated connector has degraded enough to hinder operation, you'll probably have more issues with the cable fraying or kinking, or the connector itself falling apart. On the other hand, it looks pretty nice and the plating method leaves the surface fairly even.
The cable itself is of a reasonably median weight and strength. It's not so strong that it stays in rigid shape, nor is it so heavy as to pull lightweight devices downwards. But then it's not so light or flimsy that it easily tangles or feels disproportionately weak or fragile. Overall, a nice cable with a good feel and nicely moulded connector boots.
Moving on to the packaging, I expected this to arrive in a padded envelope, or in some small cardboard. That's what I call 'frustration-free' - open it and it's there. There lay my two issues with this product's packaging. It's shipped in a box, and not a small one at that. There's plenty of room for this cable to bounce around, with only a warranty booklet for company. I recall that the box didn't even fit through my letterbox; what's more frustrating: waiting a minute longer to get into some packaging or waiting a day or two to collect it from the Post Office?
The second problem was getting in. A thick label covered the opening to the box, and I pulled out a guitar pick that was laying around. If I push right, I find they can cut through sellotape. But this label was having none of it. I tried pulling at the corners, but firstly they were stuck down tight, and then secondly the width of the label meant that the adhesive was putting up quite a fight. In the end I pulled out a penknife and cut through the plastic-esque sticker. Perhaps this has been changed by now, but it didn't enthuse.
So summing up, this is a perfect-quality USB cable. If the length is long enough for your needs and you don't mind the Amazon branding (which is hidden behind glossy bubbles) then go for it, especially considering the price including delivery. Mine's been connecting my external sound card and has been dragged around for DJing once or twice too - no problems there. It's a cable that does what it should, and for not too much moulah.
Perfect cable but packaging needs sorting out, 2010-07-06
Not a lot to say in addition to the reviews already posted. Good cable - does the job. I've used it to connect my computer to a printer and the length is adequate for a small desk, without getting tangled wires. It is great value - way cheaper than on the High Street.
Packaging is described as 'frustration free' - but the box is too large to fit through a letterbox. I expected it to be delivered in a padded envelope. If I wasn't in to take the delivery, I'd have had to rearrange the delivery time or trek down to my local post office depot - that would not be 'frustration free'. Hopefully, Amazon will change the packaging in the near future.
 Do your homework!, 2010-03-29
I ordered this at my partner's request. Unfortunately, he had not done his homework and we found there are 3 types of USB connection rather than 2. Therefore we don't have a use for this and can't review how it actually works - but I can advise that if you are considering buying one of these, do your research better than we did!
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Binding: Electronics
Brand: AmazonBasics
EAN: 5050053301611
Label: AmazonBasics
Manufacturer: AmazonBasics
Model: 1
Publisher: AmazonBasics
Release Date: 2009-11-19
Studio: AmazonBasics |
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