usb A to A cable

Original Message

Name: platinum
Date: October 13, 2007 at 16:32:04 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable
OS: windows xp
CPU/Ram: custom
Model/Manufacturer: custom

Comment:

hi all!
i found a usb cable that is A on both ends.
what could this cable be used for?
could it be used to connect 2 computers together? that'd be neat, usb2 speed to connect 2 computers :D
thx!
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Response Number 1

Name: platinum
Date: October 13, 2007 at 16:32:30 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

Reply: (edit)

oh, and it's male on both ends too :|
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Response Number 2

Name: DAVEINCAPS
Date: October 13, 2007 at 17:02:45 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

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They're to 'Jumper two host devices or hubs together without adaptors or gender changers':
http://www.datapro.net/products/usb...
Interestingly, this:
http://www.usb.org/about/faq/ans5
says that directly connecting 2 PCs together with a regular USB cable can damage them.

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Response Number 3

Name: aegis
Date: October 13, 2007 at 17:24:08 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

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There are special USB cables (adapters) that will connect two computers. The following is an example:
http://www.meritline.com/direct-lin...

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Response Number 4

Name: platinum
Date: October 13, 2007 at 18:04:59 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

Reply: (edit)

:o :o

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Response Number 5

Name: aegis
Date: October 13, 2007 at 19:49:56 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

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USB to USB connection cable $9.99
http://www.meritline.com/direct-lin...

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Response Number 6

Name: Beachcoffee
Date: October 14, 2007 at 00:38:34 Pacific
Subject: usb A to A cable

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Whatever A to A is used for it is not used for my computer! The Radio Shack salesman sold me a 10 foot A to B cable ($33) and an Adapter ($10) to make the B end back into A. When I got home I discovered that the A to B cable was all I needed formy HP laserjet printer. Needless to say i took back the A to B adapter and got my $10 back. Btw I saw another 10 foot A to B cable at walmart for $15 (not gold plated).
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