Narrow USB on CF-29

Hey guys,

On my CF-29ETKGZKM with one USB port, the opening as many of you probably know is pretty narrow and an inch or so deep into the case. I've already run into a couple of my cables and thumb drives that are too wide to fit all the way into the port.

Is there something you guys are doing to get around this? I did some searching for an adapter of sorts, but didn't come up with much. I did find a nice adapter that flips 90 degrees both directions, but I can't tell online if it is narrow enough or not.

Any ideas appreciated, thanks!

 

Squid High-Speed 4-Port USB 2.0 Hub With Built-in USB Cables 4 port 4 in 1 | eBay

I have two of these and they work well. ( not from that vender, it was just the first hit that matched, but they may be ok.)

 

(double, dang lagging DSL)

 

Thanks, for 2 bucks I think it's worth giving a try!

 

radiocrack also use to have an "extender" that many people used.
I prefer to use a USB extension cable. You my purchase one from Big Lots, Wallyworld, dollar store, and many other major retailers. Of course, often times you get what you pay for. The dollar store ones usually last 2 or 3 months before errors start happening.


FWIW, YMMV.

 

If you didn't want a hub and wanted something stiffer this might work. I haven't tried them personally.

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Mk2
Model Number: CF-29ETKGZKM
Status: DISCONTINUED
MSRP: $4,488
Description: Intel® Pentium M 718 1.3GHz LV (Centrino) Processor, 13.3" XGA Transmissive Touch Screen, 256MB RAM, 40GB HDD, Intel® 802.11b+g WLAN, Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

RadioShack USB Port Plug Extender

 

Here are 2 solutions.

usb

usb2

 

Thats the one that most of us bought last year. It just fits in, most of the cheaper ones you will have to trim some of the plastic off.

 

I have a very short USB extender cable, it's just 4 inches long including the male & female usb, so I can pack it without noticing it ever, but it's there when I need it. It was a bit expensive (€9,99) but it works very well and has a thick, strong cable.

 

I recently scooped up a Tmobile Rocket 2.0 from fleabay for $9.99 shipped that came with that type cable.
I also grabbed one of those zippy style extenders from BigLots for $1.99???

 

yeah, I had one coming with a thumb stick for coding H256. but that was a thin, miserable cable that failed not too long afterwards. so I needed another one on the spot, while I was away. The first one I found was expensive, but it's nice. Has a transparent outer and woven shielding beneath that. pretty sturdy one.

 

I personally sell 8" USB extension cables to my customers for $15/each shipped.

Let me know.

Thanks

 

Thanks for all the suggestions guys.

 

Are you using "Safely Remove Hardware" in the taskbar to stop the drive before unplugging the cable? Sometimes that makes a difference.

 

I'm using imation "Swivel Flash Drive" and unsnapping the swivel. Most of the time they will re-snap. They fit nicely without the need for an extension. Not that I am opposed to the extensions at all.

 

I have one of these with a little tab of shipping tape for a pull handle. I can close the rubber cover on it:

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mnem
"Phenomenal cosmic power, itty-bitty living space."

 

Yes, I purchased a 512mb lego kingston thumb drive, and after the lego fell apart, had only what appeared to be a USB plug (still works great, but I have to use tape as a handle).
That,and when I purchased my 8gb tf card for my phone, it came with an incredibly tiny usb reader.

either can be used, AND have the port cover closed.
pita to remove, though.

 

I just bought a handful of these a few years ago.
Amazon.com: Mediabridge - USB Extension Cable - A-Male to A-Female - 6 inch: Electronics
Very well made.
CAP

 

So I decided to just take a box knife to the plastic on the end of the USB cable and shaved just enough off for it to fit well.

The $2 4-in-1 USB splitter will come in handy sometimes I believe, but I decided it would just be another thing in the way and potential failure point.

Btw, I received my media bay battery the other day and after calibration it looks like it will add around 2 hrs of time so I'm pretty happy with that as well. Have the GPS' communicating and getting the hang of the CompeGPS software. Now just need to get some good weather to go flying!

 

Hey, this is what we live for. (tongue in cheek a little)
We appreciate the report back of your success. Too many lurkers with no feed-back hurts our feelings.

Did you vote?

Jeff

 

Here's what I went with on my 29 here on eBay.
It also lays inside with the cover closed so it's always right there..

 

and you can do that here click here

 

I did vote! Looks like we're in a solid second place so far.
I assume we can only vote once? That link just takes me to a screen that says I'm already a registered member.

 

Yes, dagganit. They actually tabulate against your user login, so you can't just go to another machine with a different IP address & vote some more.

mnem
Curses. Foiled again.