what's wrong with Sony? multi connector cables now?

Hi,

Just helping a friend understand his new Sony DSC-W55 digital camera. I
just realized that it doesn't come with the usual USB mini plug but with
a "multi connector" socket and a corresponding cable.

Why does Sony do that? Now one can't assume to use a friend's USB cable
at the friend's house ... one must make sure he has his own cable with
him. Why does Sony keep going against the common practices??

->HS

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> Hi,
>
> Just helping a friend understand his new Sony DSC-W55 digital camera. I
> just realized that it doesn't come with the usual USB mini plug but with
> a "multi connector" socket and a corresponding cable.
>
> Why does Sony do that? Now one can't assume to use a friend's USB cable
> at the friend's house ... one must make sure he has his own cable with
> him. Why does Sony keep going against the common practices??
>
It's a long practice for Sony to use proprietary interfaces or proprietary
formats. Anybody over 30 must remember, the infamous beta video format, the
mini disc, the micro mv camcorder cassete, digital 8 and so on. Anyway, I
have both my camera's cable on the computer, and a USB card reader, FWIW....


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