+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted September 4, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted September 4, 2014 So I was wandering about looking for the cables for an old printer I needed to hook up, and as cables do, they vanished to some remote Pacific island with displaced socks. Going in person to pick up a simple replacement 6' USB-A to USB-B cable ended up costing me $12. Picking up a 4 port USB 2.0 hub? $4.99. Free shipping. Something about this seems a bit off, yet I paid for it all with minimal grumbling. And I will again, too, because we have little choice. A side effect of this is that I have 2 large drawers full of various random cables, because... you never know. And on a related topic... hardware manufacturers, it would be really, really nice if you just stamped your logo on your power cables. Half of the time there isn't even the raw electrical information. I think that is it for now, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 You can label them yourself... very simple. Use the label maker and print whatever you want for that specific cable/cord. I have much of cables/power cords in 2 boxes... I keep them in case I lose the original cable or cord. Not all manufacturers label their products... some do... Dell labels theirs cords for the laptops. If no label, you can use label maker and print something out and put it on that cord/cable. FiB3R 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
episode Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 So I was wandering about looking for the cables for an old printer I needed to hook up, and as cables do, they vanished to some remote Pacific island with displaced socks. Going in person to pick up a simple replacement 6' USB-A to USB-B cable ended up costing me $12. Picking up a 4 port USB 2.0 hub? $4.99. Free shipping. Something about this seems a bit off, yet I paid for it all with minimal grumbling. And I will again, too, because we have little choice. A side effect of this is that I have 2 large drawers full of various random cables, because... you never know. And on a related topic... hardware manufacturers, it would be really, really nice if you just stamped your logo on your power cables. Half of the time there isn't even the raw electrical information. I think that is it for now, thanks. I call BS. Also, if you need USB cables and can't find one laying around? Go to the dollar store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zagadka Subscriber² Posted September 4, 2014 Author Subscriber² Share Posted September 4, 2014 It is something that shouldn't even be an issue. If you're going to gouge me for the cost of a cable, at least label it. :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buttus Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 i do that for power cords too, label maker on the cord or right on the box that plugs in the wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAZMINATOR Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 It is something that shouldn't even be an issue. If you're going to gouge me for the cost of a cable, at least label it. :-p No.. it is their decision to label it or not... if no label, you can do it yourself.. or memorize them in your mind. Don't be lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+BudMan MVC Posted September 4, 2014 MVC Share Posted September 4, 2014 not sure where you shop for cables. When looking for cables - I always check http://www.monoprice.com and http://www.deepsurplus.com http://www.monoprice.com TAZMINATOR and Nogib 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mindovermaster Moderator Posted September 4, 2014 Moderator Share Posted September 4, 2014 I use monoprice for every cord. Mostly for Ethernet purchases. But have bought USB, DVI, HDMI to DP adapter, etc. The best of both worlds, man.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsupersonic Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Why would ever buy these cables at a B&M store (unless you needed it immediately!)? I know it's not a lot of money, but you could've bought a USB cable for <$2 as shown above. What you just bought is the equivalent of spending $30+ on a HDMI cable at a store like Best Buy. Pro Tip: Organize your own cables - put cables in zip lock bags or even a plastic bags and label them! It makes it super easy to find what you're looking for, rather than having a drawer full of cables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 So I was wandering about looking for the cables for an old printer I needed to hook up, and as cables do, they vanished to some remote Pacific island with displaced socks. Going in person to pick up a simple replacement 6' USB-A to USB-B cable ended up costing me $12. Picking up a 4 port USB 2.0 hub? $4.99. Free shipping. Something about this seems a bit off, yet I paid for it all with minimal grumbling. And I will again, too, because we have little choice. A side effect of this is that I have 2 large drawers full of various random cables, because... you never know. And on a related topic... hardware manufacturers, it would be really, really nice if you just stamped your logo on your power cables. Half of the time there isn't even the raw electrical information. I think that is it for now, thanks. i don't understand your point, thought: you are rating because of the prices or because the power cables aren't NEMA 5-15 grounded (Type B) standard (IEC 60906-2)? Pro Tip: Organize your own cables - put cables in zip lock bags or even a plastic bags and label them! It makes it super easy to find what you're looking for, rather than having a drawer full of cables. This. Don't be lazy with cables, because when need it it will take some time to find them (and if they are network cables the socket is pretty easy to break). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neufuse Veteran Posted September 4, 2014 Veteran Share Posted September 4, 2014 Half of the time there isn't even the raw electrical information. HUH? I don't think I've ever seen a certified power adapter (cleared by UL or some other agency) that doesn't have voltage, amperage, max line voltage, Hz, etc printed on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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