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For the mini, the wobbly springy bits are in the device, for the micro the wobbly springy bits are in the cable. The cable is cheaper and easier to replace. The
by Kliment 7y ago
For the mini, the wobbly springy bits are in the device, for the micro the wobbly springy bits are in the cable. The cable is cheaper and easier to replace. The springy bits bend out of shape over time and fail.
- ChuckMcM 7y agoThat is an excellent way to put it, I'm going to steal that if you don't mind.
- Kliment 7y agoI don't mind in the slightest. Use any way you please.
- iforgotpassword 7y agoNow that truly qualifies as a concise ELI5. Well done. :-)
- megaremote 7y agoI still don't get this: https://i2.wp.com/www.cheapharddrivesstorage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/c-appleus-lightning-smartphone-cable-type-_micro-usb-vs-mini-usb-c-appleus-lightning-connector-smartphone-cable-to-hdmi-cables-u-adapters.jpg https://i2.wp.com/www.cheapharddrivesstorage.com/wp-content/...
- Dylan16807 7y agoHere is a mini usb socket showing the metal latch that pushes into the plug: https://image.dhgate.com/albu_198781941_00/1.0x0.jpg https://image.dhgate.com/albu_198781941_00/1.0x0.jpg Here is the other side of the micro usb plug, showing the two metal latches that push into the socket: https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OesAAOSwxu5ZF07R/s-l300.jpg https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/OesAAOSwxu5ZF07R/s-l300.jpg And like someone else said, that ain't a micro usb socket in your image.
- eclipxe 7y agoThat micro usb photo is actually a rare mini usb.