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 (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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