On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 12:59 PM, Judy Cosler <[email protected]> wrote:
> On Sun, Oct 18, 2009 at 11:50 AM, Judy Cosler <[email protected]> wrote: > > > used by many cell phones, mp3 players, etc. > > what are they called? > > > > are they all the same "strength"? (think I mean voltage, but not sure!) > > so, are they interchangeable? whether they are USB or plug into house > > current? > > > If it is a USB standard micro-USB it should be the same for everything. Check this guide to be sure we are on the same page. http://www.gizmodo.com.au/2008/07/giz_explains_an_illustrated_guide_to_every_stupid_cable_you_need-2/ In Europe the Micro-USB will be the plug standard charging cable for mobile phones to eliminate the plethora of different chargers. They even got the iPhone on this standard at least in Europe. I would expect that phones to appear in the US with this charger as well. http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/06/29/micro-usb-to-be-the-standard-phone-charging-port-of-europe/ -- John Duncan Yoyo -------------------------------o) ************************************************************************* ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *************************************************************************
