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		dnewcome on Dec 6, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: USB wall outlet - new standard for DC plugs? Only problem with this is that now mains wiring is going to be part of the obsolescence cycle.

notauser on Dec 6, 2009 [–]

I remember seeing USB ports on cheap computers in '98 and you can still get normal to mini adapters like http://electronics.become.com/6ft-usbamini-b-device-usba-to-... that fit in those slots.

I don't believe the power spec has changed in that time.

catch23 on Dec 7, 2009 | [–]

I thought they were bumping the power spec for usb 3.0?

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