So, I was looking through Officeworks for a USB tether cable for my 5DII and saw this crazy deal. The ticket on the shelf actually said $2.22, so I grabbed 2 to test the waters at the checkout. There was no clearance sticker or anything and the checkout chick didn't bat an eyelid as the price actually came up as $1. So yeah, I'm going back for more :)
But it is weird, considering the 2M version by Belkin was like $25 or something.
This was at the Underwood, QLD store btw.
Ya, me too, but only the 1.8m cables which are too short for tethering. 3 meters ftw :)
nice find…btw a 1m length is nice, is 3m overkill?
I use the longer ones for tethered capture with my 5DII. That means I can walk around a bit when taking studio style shots connected to the Mac. I guess the length is fairly use-specific, but a bargain for those who'd use it for sure.
i'm thinking of using this as a ps3 controller charger cable…should let me continue playing on the couch whilst charging… =)
Hey that's a good idea….
-runs off to local OW-
these used to be $19.95 when I worked at Officworks.
I don't understand why there are mini and micro ports… they are virtually the same size but different… 1m charge cable for my Desire is damn annoying!
Yeah, except they are totally different.
Connectors are always going to get smaller. Smaller = cheaper to make.
MicroUSB is a newer design. It's smaller and supposedly a bit sturdier than MiniUSB.
can anyone confirm if it is available in officworks stores nationwide?
i can confirm that none available in SA. as usual.
Perfect for what I need in my car! :)
can these be used to connect computer to printer?
Probably not. Every printer I've seen has used the full size USB B connector rather than MiniUSB.
I actually end up with too many of these cables from previously-used devices.