Ordered a set of rechargeable AA batteries and charger. They're well reviewed and a decent brand. Specifically wanted the charger since it has USB input rather than 120v so I could top the batteries off from my laptop / power bank as they'll be used for my wireless KB/mouse. The product description only said "USB input" and didn't specify what flavor. Being 2025, you expect USB-C.

Received them today, and they use micro USB input. Now I have to keep yet another cable in my bag. Day mildly ruined.

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[–] 7 points 1 year ago (7 children)
  • [–] [S] 6 points 1 year ago (5 children)

    I could not disagree more lol. Everyone likes to shit on micro USB, but of all the form factor I've used over the years. the mini connectors always seemed to wear out the fastest.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    okay yeah you're right. USB B for the win

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  • [–] 4 points 1 year ago

    It's commentary like this that leads to so much industrial equipment (printers, scales, barcode readers, PLCs etc) still having RS-232 on them.

    And dammit, you're right, that stone age shit just works.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Micro USB also has an A and B connector

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (1 child)

    whatt? that sounds so cursed. was it just not widely adopted??

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago

    The vast majority of micro USB cables are A to B cables, but USB A to micro USB B. Maybe if they had been introduced now when super thin laptops are a thing they micro USB A might have become more popular. Or more likely, the problem with the A/B distinction would have become more obvious sooner

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