Home > Consumer Reviews > StarTech.com USB cable - 6 ft ( USBFAA_6 )

I just bought a laptop (Dell) and needed to connect it to my desktop. Other uses would include a camera, GPS unit, printer, etc. or anything that uses this kind of USB port. I can't believe how inexpensive this cable is! It's two male USB ends and six feet in length (plenty). It is only $1.40 (plus $2.98) for shipping. 'StarTech' makes every kind of cable or connection imaginable. This same cable is about $20 at my local Best Buy store. If you look around Amazon.com for these kinds of items, you can always find a really good deal. You will pay anywhere from $2.98 and upwards to over $10 in shipping, but the final cost is still a bargain. Besides, Amazon.com has a `no questions asked' return policy and they pay for return shipping!

These are difficult to find in brick and mortar stores where I live. I had to pay more than I thought I should when shipping was included, but I had to have one.

Shipping was prompt and the cable works fine.

This cable was to replace my external hard drive USB cable (since it was tossed out by accident) and performs extremely well.

What I wanted:

- Male to Male standard size USB cable
- 2.0 speeds
- Flexible cable (no unnecessary stiffness)
- Secure connections that hold tight

What I got:

- All of the above

There was a well-ranked review that said this worked for data transfer. It does not! Google a little and every how-to for transferring files will say that a simple M-M USB cable is insufficient. You need something with a chip in the middle.

Probably fine for getting a USB hub connected or whatever.

at a very good price. I saw the same product at best buy for over 20 dollars.