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USB Cable versus Data Cable

There is a fundamental difference between the above two and getting the wrong one connected can cost you dearly with both your phone and computer, so take heed and read.

Today most modern cell phones now have a USB port (with an USB symbol on them and can be easily confused).

A cell phone data cable can be used to connect your cell phone, PDA, black berries, smart phones and other similar devices to your computer. Some people confuse a data cable with a USB cable.

There are different data cables for different purposes. The cell phone data cable, for example, allows you to upload various types of data to your device or computer. It transfers data back and forth between your system and the device; data such as contacts, notes, messages, pictures or videos etc.

The most popular cell phones that use data cables are Motorola, Lg, Samsung, Nokia and Kyocera.

A USB cable which stands for Universal Serial Bus is used to operate, connect and charge up mp3 players, pc cams, digital cameras and other external devices etc. They are usually plug and play and there is no need to install any additional software for these devices to work properly.

So ensure from the user guide that you have the correct one before making a purchase for any cable 