Consider me somewhat of a gadget-trend barometer if you will, but I couldn’t help but notice that the last several gadgets I’ve purchased use a micro-USB connector for data exchange and battery recharge. Those gadgets have included the following:
- Archos 5 internet tablet (when it came out people thought it used a proprietary connector)
- B&N Nook
- Google Nexus One smart phone
- Amazon Kindle 3
- Motorola Rokr S305 Bluetooth headphones
Obviously this isn’t the totality of gadgets, but there’s clearly a trend there. In fact I’d say that within a year the only USB devices to use a Mini-USB connector will be knockoffs.