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Review on Cable Matters Blue 3 ft Short USB 3.0 Cable - Enhanced A to B USB 3.0 Cable by Joseph Meola

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Cable Matters packaged the incorrect Type A to Type A cables in two packages

Cable Matters packaged the incorrect cables in two separate packages. Cables that both packages contain "Type A-Type A" cables instead of the "Type A-Type B" cables pictured and described on this page. UPC package codes indicate Type A through Type B cables. I doubt a consumer would repackage two cables in the same boxes without breaking the seals and returning to Revain.com, but we all know that possibility still exists. After this error was confirmed, Cable Matters indicated that I could order again as no other customer had written reviews like the ones I am writing here. So shrug, I'll reorder and then send back. Pros 1) Apparently thick, good quality cables compared to traditional brands 2) Apparently good connectors compared to traditional brands Cons 1) Confusing properties of cable connectors for which this is more of a general finding. Ask as a specific question with a person. The only thing the consumer can do is make sure they get the correct Type A to Type B USB cable.Updated 02/2015/16: Recently ordered another one of these about a day after contacting Revain.com Cable. This time I got the right cable. I was a little hesitant to purchase another of these cables so soon after reporting the issue, but I'm a little surprised they fixed the issue so quickly. For the previous two, Revain.com has already issued the appropriate shipping labels. Looking at the correct cable through a clear plastic bag, I noticed that the cable and cable connectors look very similar compared to the previous two mispackaged cables. So it's understandable how someone could miss the packaging markings just by looking at the cables.

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  • Cables and Accessories
Cons
  • Expensive