Back when use of the USB Mini-B connector was widespread, you'd find it in all sorts of devices, including digital cameras, MP3 players, external hard drives, and GPS units.

Back when use of the USB Mini-B connector was widespread, you'd find it in all sorts of devices, including digital cameras, MP3 players, external hard drives, and GPS units.

You should consider keeping USB-A to USB-B cables, as they are useful for older printers and hard drives. Similarly, Mini-USB cables are still needed for some older cameras and storage devices.

I thought that a type-B USB plug was a type-B USB plug. But some sources say that type B is 4 pin, while others say it's 5 pin.Are they confused or am I?