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In theory an asymmetric connector can have a "correct" design orientation, like "for horizontal insertions the wider end is always down toward the floor" and "f
by xsmasher 7y ago
In theory an asymmetric connector can have a "correct" design orientation, like "for horizontal insertions the wider end is always down toward the floor" and "for vertical insertions the wider end is toward the body of the appliance."
Not everyone will notice/remember, but some will, especially if it is logical - like 'the "heavier" end is down for more stability.'
Unfortunately it looks like the accepted orientation of HDMI connectors is a precarious "heavy side up."
- tjoff 7y agoNot quite the same but usb has the logo, the usb-logo on the cable goes up. A thumb drive often don't have the usb-logo but determining up is often easy enough. Now "up" isn't always up, connectors on the side of a monitor for instance should often have the logo towards you since they are usually vertically mounted. With a second of thought it mostly works as expected in my eyes. But there are exceptions.