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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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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My guess would be that you have turned the cable backwards. USB cables only fit in one way -- the other way would seem to be too large since it won't go in.
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hi, i did the same thing when a cable that was plugged at an angle... any luck? thanks
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Yes & no. Yes because it is easer to charge the Flip with the adaptor than it is to charge while connected to a computer. No because you can charge the Flip from the computer via USB. However, if you are not with your computer and need to charge the Flip it's handy to have!
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To avoid this problem, use the "Safely remove" function in the OS. The fix is to remove the battery, plug it into the PC, wait a minute for it to be recognized by the system. Then "Safely remove" the device using the icon in the system tray. Then remove the Flip from the USB port. Then install the battery, then plug it back into the usb port on the PC and it will charge.
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Hi Ken, the best advice i can give you to remedy your problem, is to just buy it, and if itdoesn't work for your applications, simply return it...i purchased it for different reasons, i was in needfor an adapter like this for my hd flip, and work well for that...cheers!!johnny..
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Sorry, I downloaded them from the Flip site when I purchased by plugging into a computer. I know the computer went bankrupt, so not sure if the drivers are still available.
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The only other cables I bought thru amazon for my flip were" flip video cables hdmi"
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Very interesting! I talked to the company today and they insisted there must be something wrong with my USB port. So, I called Apple and they suggested I bring my macbook in to have the USB ports checked out. After reading your post, I think I'll cancel the appointment. By the way - do all the Flip models have the same USB connector? Rhonda
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I am not a fan of this either, I am using some right angle USB cords to help. You could also use a USB hub to move all of the other USB connections to another location. Just my 2€
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I have had my camera for about three years, with no problems. My Flip is a Flip Slide camcorder. If you have the receipt for the camera and it is still in warranty, contact the store, and get a refund. Something is seriously wrong with the battery or charger. If you still have your desktop software installed for the Flip, plug it in and see what happens. Make sure all charging lights are on. Hopefully there is not a break in your cord or USB somewhere. Flip turned their business over to Cisco. Since then Cisco bailed out. Givit.com is handling their uploads now. But seriously that is too long for the camera to charge.
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I can't speak from a HW/SW designer's perspective; however, from the OHS (Open Hardware Summit) definition this issue is due to the expanding number of USB devices than the available 64K unique IDs available. I don't think the hub itself is going to "fix" this issue. Its function is merely "replicate" USB requests from one side to the other side so it will "pass through" all the IDs unchanged. That said, eventually if your laptop is connected it will see the same ID untranslated so it would be the same issue with or without the USB hub. That said, however, I would think a SW update should be able to "patch" this issue. I still think there's value in getting this USB hub as it has the number of ports as well as charging capabilities but you can just check this out using another hub to see. Good luck.
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I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more reliably deliver a stable product. I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more... » Read More I've purchased two of these. The first one seemed to disconnect if I transferred a lot of data through it; I saw a review stating the included USB3 cable was really cheap and ordered a different one, and it's worked perfectly since swapping the cable. I ordered a second unit (and a second replacement USB3 cable). It still disconnects even with the different cable - to the point that I had to purchase a disk repair utility to recover the files that were on the disk. I haven't contacted support yet to see what they can do. I'd consider this a 'high risk' investment until they can more reliably deliver a stable product. « Show Less
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i had the same problem, you could try an get a converter USB cord and see if that works for you. :-)
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It's definitely not just you, Gordon. It's basically, simply the nature of those express card slots. They are designed (as you know ) to release a card by pushing the seated card in at which point the spring loaded latch, ejects the card. So if the tolerance between the male cable end and the card's female receiving slot is too tight, you simply end up activating the release mechanism before the the cable end is seated. Kind of ridiculous, I know. I take my free hand and hold a corner of the card, and finesse it in. It can be done without difficulty once figured out. I still eject it accidentally every once in a while, but the card is worth it if it's your only source of USB3 (like my older MBP that came only with USB2)
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You an try and flip the item the other way around using ryw cables. I did not fully work for me.