Having a single cable, it's enclosed with a micro-USB, mini-USB and Apple charging adapter that unfortunately doesn't support data transfers.
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We feature computer cords, printer cords, dead-format USB cables, mini-USB cables, Ethernet, DVI, VGA, Firewire this, Firewire that.
There's also an HDMI port for outputting 1080p video to a TV, along with one full-size USB port, a mini-USB connector for syncing and updates, a power port and a micro-SD card slot, for adding up to 32 gigs of extra storage.
The bags have a battery built in, along with a complete charging system: Apple connector, Micro- and Mini-USB connectors and an on-board USB port for charging up to 4 devices at once.
While size is the main focus, there are also a few other improvements being toted in the Sprint -- it sports a micro-USB port for charging (changed from mini-USB), a softer cable between the buds, an inconspicuous notification LED, enhanced call quality and the multifunction button has been repositioned to the top of one of the earpieces (the JF3's is on the outside).
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We had a chance to check out the Apple dock connector flavor in March, and now the Kickstarter-backed company is shipping its micro-USB version, supporting power and data transfer with just about any USB-equipped gadget.
The micro-USB port on the tablet PC and full-sized USB on the keyboard dock enable quick and convenient connections to external devices, such as printers and external HDD or USB flash drives.
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He also noted that a smattering of companies would be showcasing USB 3.0 gear at upcoming trade shows, with a Buffalo external hard drive, an ExpressCard-to-USB 3.0 adapter and even a full-on laptop with a functioning USB 3.0 port making a stop at IDF later this week.
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On the bottom edge is a trick flap that's both a micro-USB socket and a USB Type A plug depending on how it's positioned -- the micro-SIM slot is cleverly hidden behind it.
The USB-IF (USB interface industry group) briefing at IDF indicated that USB 3.0 is becoming more common and projected rapid adoption this year and next.
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The box will still ship with a micro-USB to USB cable in the box, allowing the handset to plug into a deskbound computer or a mains charger with a USB socket.
Naturally, there's no full-size USB port on this smaller model, though you will find run-of-the-mill micro-HDMI and micro-USB connectors.
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In particular the web giant is exploring hardware authentication options and experimenting with a device called YubiKey -- a USB-based token system.
On the tablet itself, you've got a USB 2.0 port, a micro-USB socket for charging, mini-HDMI, a headphone port, micro-SIM slot and a full-size SD reader.
Not that it matters all that much, as the Eluga borrows one of Japan's more popular phone tricks by waterproofing the whole device -- provided you keep the micro-USB and micro-SIM covers closed (something the phone will constantly remind you of when you boot it up).
Media center software, a streaming set top box and a TV-tuning USB dongle -- Boxee already has a pretty decent amount on its plate.
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"It seems counter-intuitive that a USB-supported DVD Drive wouldn't work with a TV, but it has to do with the code that the devices use to communicate, " explains Kathy Huynh, Product Marketing Manager.
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Or creating document-loaded USB micro-drives to hand out.
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Not any USB stick, but a super-sleek 2GB and Que-branded USB stick sitting in my desk drawer.
In terms of amenities, you'll find the power button, 3.5mm headphone jack and a secondary microphone up top (which allows users to record sound in stereo), a volume rocker on the right-hand side, the primary microphone on the bottom and an MHL-capable micro-USB port situated on the left-hand side.
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To get the most out of your new network, laptops and ultrabooks can be upgraded with the USB 3.0 ready AC Wi-Fi Dual-Band USB Adapter.
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On the left are a full-sized USB, mini-HDMI and headphone jack.
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The left side of the slate houses a headphone jack, micro-HDMI connection, micro-USB 2.0 and a full-size SD card slot that lets you add up to 128GB of external storage (and theoretically more).
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With the ability to fully charge in ten hours via the sun, or in seven hours by way of the Micro-USB DC input, BoostSolar includes a standard USB port for charging any of your mobile devices.
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Speaking of which, the dual-speaker setup on the bottom edge (over by the micro-USB port) isn't nearly as user-friendly.
Aside from the aforesaid ExpressCard adapter -- which will let existing lappies enjoy the spoils of SuperSpeed USB -- he also noted that a PCI card would be available for desktop users looking to add a few sockets to their rig.
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Backward compatible with USB 2.0, G-Technology's USB 3.0 drives deliver speeds 10 times faster than USB 2.0 and six times faster than FireWire 800.
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The MAINGEAR Solo 21 is equipped with up to four USB 3.0 ports and two additional high current, fast-charging USB ports keep your mobile devices ready to go.
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Without the need to electrically charge devices--either via outlets or USB cables--users could at last start to break free from on-the-grid power connections.
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