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why isn't it ok? why???? (i.imgflip.com)

submitted 3 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cringecollective.io/post/75583

why isn't it ok? why????

Meme "the number of people who think this is an abomination" over a photo of a USB-A to USB-A cable, "but think this is perfectly acceptable" over a photo of a USB-C to USB-C cable, "makes me sick."

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[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I have an external 3.5“ HDD enclosure that has a USB-A port to connect the usb cable to. I have no idea who thought that was a good idea. The difference in price to a B connector can’t be that significant…

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago

I have a similar PATA enclosure. I thought it was cursed until I got to reuse the A-A cable to upload FlashFloppy custom firmware to Gotek floppy emulators without wiring up a USB-serial adaptor.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You underestimate what price difference is significant in some cases. If it is even a tenth of a cent cheaper, it is decided.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago

I know, but it shouldn’t matter. Also, it feels like the amount the A port is cheaper an A to A cable would be more expensive