flip USB cables frustration: Is there a design flaw here?
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I know you've already bought the Flip-branded cable, but try a plain ol' USB cable from another manufacturer. It'll be a lot cheaper and probably work better, too.
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Powered USB Risers have to be powered in order to work. There is no power transferred over the USB cable.
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I just bought a new Flip MinoHD and for the life I me, I can't seem to plug it in to either of the USB ports on my MacBook Pro! I don't want to force it. Am I crazy or is the Flip's male connector smaller?
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oh, and just in case you didn't notice it in the description, each USB port has an on/off switch. so if you get this item, just make sure your ports are in the on position before thinking that you have a defective item. Hope I've been helpful to you! :)
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Hello. I had no problem with the cables (actually bought two) but was disappointed that I cannot use a USB device AND charge the computer at the same time.
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My usb ports are shot/ shorting out. and I have only had it for about 5-6 weeks. IT turns off without me noticing until it gets too hot, and I have to wiggle the usb just so and hope it stays to get it to work. I am past the 30 day return, so I am SOL.
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I believe I have found the answer. I suspected it was the weirdo USB cable it shipped with. I bought a new one, and it charges just fine. It's annoying that it uses a non-standard USB connector. My headphones are just fine now. Currently, i've positioned my charging cable so that it never really twists and turns, which is what I think caused the original problem. I think the internals of the cable just aren't very good.
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Sandra, I haven't experienced this problem with my Flip speaker. I use mine for business presentations as well as at home on my patio for entertaining. Sorry I'm not able to provide any more substantive information.
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I don't think so. I tried several ways and I have to say the USB is the way that is supposed to be.
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I had no problem with mine, on several machines. The insert section is shaped a little differently than other USB connections, primarily because cage around the connectors isn't all the way like in other devices. As silly as it sounds, I did try to push it into a network port, which looks the same from the wrong angle.
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The only other cables I bought thru amazon for my flip were" flip video cables hdmi"
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The adapter is plugged into a standard wall outlet; the flip is then plugged into the adapter. Operating systems have nothing to do with it.
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It doesn't matter, since the device is erratic and can't consistently hold onto a USB 2 connection.
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You can't easily replace the USB Cable, and I'm sure doing so would void the warranty. Why don't you simply tie up the extra cable with a zip tie or simple twist tie?
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I've found that sometimes you must use the wider, proprietary plug to charge & link. Why the USB-only link fails sometimes, I don't know.
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yeah. it happens. the usb is very cheaply made and tends to overheat. i would only personally recommend this product for temporary use.
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hi, i did the same thing when a cable that was plugged at an angle... any luck? thanks