Hi Colin, In simple terms the A connector is the flattish end that goes into your PC. The B connector goes into the device such as a printer or scanner. You will then find mini cables for things like digital cameras, BookCouriers and such like which are much smaller at the B end. George.=20 -----Original Message----- From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Colin Fowler Sent: 29 August 2004 13:35 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] USB Cables once more Thanks to George for his response on USB extensions. Could someone just clarify the difference in identifying the plugs? What is an A and what is a B? what come to think of it is a mini? I think I understand, but I'd just like to be sure before ordering a cable. Thanks Colin F. ** Going on holiday and want to halt messages? Send a message to:- ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** vacation ## d ** where ## is the number of days followed by d for days. ** For other things like digest mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq =0AThis Message has been scanned for viruses by McAfee Groupshield. ** Going on holiday and want to halt messages? Send a message to:- ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** vacation ## d ** where ## is the number of days followed by d for days. ** For other things like digest mode, send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq