USB Cables for Every Need

September 23, 2017   |   Author: Disc Depot   |   2 comments   |   Categories: Products
Standard USB 3 “SuperSpeed” cable
Mini USB cable
Ever been into a large chain store? Notice how expensive many of them are for straightforward things like USB cables?

If so, you’ll be pleased to hear that we’ve got a wide selection of USB cables in stock at our Dundee store. Our prices are generally far, far lower than theirs, and the selection includes*:-

  • Standard USB cables – One of the most common USB cables, also sometimes sold as a “USB printer cable” or an “A to B” USB cable
  • Standard USB 3 cables – Similar to the standard USB cable above, needed for newer USB 3 peripherals
  • Mini USB cables – Several variants covering most needs
  • Micro USB cables – Including the regular USB 2 version and the USB 3 version, Micro USB is the most common type of smartphone USB cable
  • USB Extension cables – Makes an existing USB cable longer
  • Other USB cables – including USB 3 variants, “A” to “A” connectors, iPhone USB cables (for dock-type connectors), Apple Lightning USB cables and more

If you don’t see what you need above, or you’re not sure what it is that you do need, or you simply want to check what’s currently in stock… don’t hesitate to ask us! You can either contact us online, by telephone or in-store at our shop at 16 Union Street in Dundee city centre (just off the Nethergate). We’ll be pleased to help!

* Selection shown is correct at the time of writing (September 2017). We’re always updating our stock, although more often than not this includes new cables as well!

2 comments

Dek said:

February 8, 2019 at 8:46 AM

Good morning
Can you tell me if you supply a usb a to usb b (printer cable) in a 30mt length

Disc Depot said:

February 8, 2019 at 10:17 AM

Hi there,

Unfortunately, we don’t stock those. USB 2 cables (and older) are restricted to a maximum length of 5 metres for reliable operation. USB 3 doesn’t specify a strict maximum length for cables, but in practice they’re generally limited to 3 metres for maximum speed.

In order to extend much above these limits, you’d have to use multiple powered hubs or an “active” extension cable.

If you need to connect a printer or other device over a distance of 30m, it may be cheaper and more convenient to use wired (Ethernet cables) or wireless (WiFi) network technology instead (if it supports either of these technologies).

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