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First image of the new Micro USB port!

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By: , IntoMobile
Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 at 2:47 AM

This is on the new RAZR 2, but expect to be seeing this on a lot of new mobile devices. I remember emailing the USB Foundation for a picture of the connector the day they announced the USB Micro spec, but I was denied that privilege. This does the job quite well:

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Can this new port be used to recharge devices as well?

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  • Dave

    The problem as I see it is that these ports are not suitable for docking stations. My 9500 very easily plugs into a docking station – all I need to do is drop it in. This gives me full USB functionalty AND charging. I have 1 dock at work & 1 at home & always know where my phone is if not in my pocket.

    Although these new USB ports might allow for charging & USB, they are not usually in a sensible place for a docking station, and even if they were on the bottom I fear that the connector might not survive unless the alignment was perfect.

    My wife’s N95 (bought after reading about it here) didn’t come with any docking station & I would imagine if one comes out it will require manual plugging in of 2 cables & look pretty messy.

    All I want is some nice docking station arrangement where I can just drop my phone in at home, work & in my car & get it chrged & connected.