On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM, Samuel Greenfeld <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:greenfeld@laptop.org" target="_blank">greenfeld@laptop.org</a>></span> wrote:<br><div class="gmail_extra"><div class="gmail_quote"><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
The connector on XO-4 B1 motherboards is a bit further in than it should be. You might not be able to establish a reliable connection to it without increasing the size of the opening in the case.<br><br>The connector on XO-4 C1 motherboards has been moved a bit further out.<br>
<br>In terms of using the smaller connector, for users upgrading motherboards, there has been discussion about including an adapter to make the existing hole for a third USB port micro HDMI-size. I have not seen one of these adapters yet so I cannot comment much about it.<br>
<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div>On Sun, Dec 2, 2012 at 5:06 AM, Sameer Verma <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:sverma@sfsu.edu" target="_blank">sverma@sfsu.edu</a>></span> wrote:<br></div></div>
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I was looking for a cable for the micro HDMI port on the XO4. I couldn't find it locally, so I bought it online. The connector is similar to a micro USB on my phone (size wise) but after plugging it into the XO, I realized that the connector is very flimsy. I suppose the bit sticking inside the XO doesn't feel robust enough to forgive any major movement of the cable on the outside. <br>
<br>A type A HDMI cable connector seems to be quite robust, like a USB A connector. What was the thinking behind picking a micro HDMI connector?<br><br>A regular HDMI connector seems more robust and easily available (my experience...yours may vary).<br clear="all">
<br>cheers,<br>Sameer<br>
<br></div></div></blockquote></div></blockquote><div><br></div><div>Micro-HDMI is the de-facto mobile internet HDMI connector. Obviously part of that is due to size, but I also feel that the connection was designed to stand up to use in a device that can be moved around a lot, i.e. Mobile Phone, or Tablet. I think you see this in how the connectors are built. Because the connection itself is smaller it allows the cable manufacturers to make the plastic cover for the plug thicker. This gives additional support against the outside of the case and helps minimize the force that is put on the connection between the micro-hdmi port and the motherboard when the plugs is levered.</div>
</div><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">Personally I like the micro-hdmi connector because it also stands out and makes it obvious that it is not another USB port. </div><div class="gmail_extra"><br></div><div class="gmail_extra">
I am sure the hardware team will have a lot of other more technical reasons for the choice. These are just my personal viewpoints about why I liked the choice of a Micro-HDMI port vs. a Full size port.</div><div class="gmail_extra">
<br></div><div class="gmail_extra">-Jon</div>