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AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (1.8 Metres) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] | ![AmazonBasics USB 2.0 A-Male to B-Male Cable (1.8 Metres) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/411lXgMAeSL._SL160_.jpg)
| Brand: AmazonBasics
Category: CE
Buy New: £3.94
as of 29/7/2010 06:12 CDT details
Rating:  reviews
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 72 x 0.5 x 0.5
MPN: 1
Model: 1
EAN: 5050053301611
ASIN: B001TH7GUA
Release Date: November 19, 2009
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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 Perfect cable but packaging needs sorting out July 6, 2010
Gurvy (UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Not a lot to say in addition to the reviews already posted. Good cable - does the job. I've used it to connect my computer to a printer and the length is adequate for a small desk, without getting tangled wires. It is great value - way cheaper than on the High Street.
Packaging is described as 'frustration free' - but the box is too large to fit through a letterbox. I expected it to be delivered in a padded envelope. If I wasn't in to take the delivery, I'd have had to rearrange the delivery time or trek down to my local post office depot - that would not be 'frustration free'. Hopefully, Amazon will change the packaging in the near future.
 It's a cable June 24, 2010
Dan Craggs (South Wales, UK)
The Basics range could easily be low-quality, bog-standard equipment as you'd often expect with anything that has a synonym of 'low-end' in its name. Yet this cable is probably seated at the complete opposite end of the scale. Of course, one product is no way to determine the classification of the whole range but it serves as a reasonable Litmus test.
As a brief but necessary first point, it's important to note that the gold plating is useless. That is, it serves the purpose of conducting electricity, transferring data, etc. but it holds negligible advantage over non-gold-plated cabling. It's the same with DVI, HDMI, or in fact any other cable that transfers digital data. Analog is a different matter, with enthusiasts split over whether OFC cabling gives any advantage, and how connection quality is paramount.
Yet digital either arrives or it doesn't - it's just 0s and 1s - and if it doesn't, USB 2.0's CRC correction will handle small issues. The bottom line is that by the time your non-gold-plated connector has degraded enough to hinder operation, you'll probably have more issues with the cable fraying or kinking, or the connector itself falling apart. On the other hand, it looks pretty nice and the plating method leaves the surface fairly even.
The cable itself is of a reasonably median weight and strength. It's not so strong that it stays in rigid shape, nor is it so heavy as to pull lightweight devices downwards. But then it's not so light or flimsy that it easily tangles or feels disproportionately weak or fragile. Overall, a nice cable with a good feel and nicely moulded connector boots.
Moving on to the packaging, I expected this to arrive in a padded envelope, or in some small cardboard. That's what I call 'frustration-free' - open it and it's there. There lay my two issues with this product's packaging. It's shipped in a box, and not a small one at that. There's plenty of room for this cable to bounce around, with only a warranty booklet for company. I recall that the box didn't even fit through my letterbox; what's more frustrating: waiting a minute longer to get into some packaging or waiting a day or two to collect it from the Post Office?
The second problem was getting in. A thick label covered the opening to the box, and I pulled out a guitar pick that was laying around. If I push right, I find they can cut through sellotape. But this label was having none of it. I tried pulling at the corners, but firstly they were stuck down tight, and then secondly the width of the label meant that the adhesive was putting up quite a fight. In the end I pulled out a penknife and cut through the plastic-esque sticker. Perhaps this has been changed by now, but it didn't enthuse.
So summing up, this is a perfect-quality USB cable. If the length is long enough for your needs and you don't mind the Amazon branding (which is hidden behind glossy bubbles) then go for it, especially considering the price including delivery. Mine's been connecting my external sound card and has been dragged around for DJing once or twice too - no problems there. It's a cable that does what it should, and for not too much moulah.
Does what it says April 16, 2010
K. Young (UK)
Works absolutely fine, really not a lot to say other than it really helps having the longer length of cord like this USB lead.
Good build quality. March 18, 2010
debbie8355 (Devon, UK)
Great build quality and reliable 1.8m USB cable. I've been using this for a few weeks now and don't notice it's there which is probably a good thing. The shiny gold plated connectors are strong and fit securely. Frustration free packaging means it arrives in a huge reinforced rectangular cardboard box you could reuse to send something as delicate as china through the post. The unusual, high quality packaging means this cable should arrive in protected, tip top condition.
great and always useful March 11, 2010
Lova
It's from the AmazonBasics range, what can I say, it's such a useful item as you always need this type of cable at home. great product, good quality, nothing to complain about. I also love the long 1.8 metre lenght.
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