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Topic # 94016 4-Dec-2011 13:07
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Have been working on setting up my iTunes server (usb2 eMac).

Looking for a local retailer with white USB 2 mini cables (iTunes library stored on these). I am surprised to find this difficult.

I have already got a white power cable and white Ethernet cable.

Thoughts?

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  Reply # 553473 4-Dec-2011 13:34
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Have you tried www.cdlnz.com - most of their cables come in different colours :)




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  Reply # 553510 4-Dec-2011 15:02
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Just checked, no coloured cables...

Dealextreme looks promising, and some of the guys have commented on them being good, but a bit unsure of them.

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Reply # 553657 4-Dec-2011 19:32
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Buy some black ones and spray paint them white Foot in Mouth




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  Reply # 553675 4-Dec-2011 20:17
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That is my backup plan.

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  Reply # 553678 4-Dec-2011 20:24
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search on google for:

mini usb white cable site:.nz

and your'll find quite a few including this thread..

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  Reply # 553685 4-Dec-2011 20:35
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I have one mini white here but it's power only. I have two micro white here from my Kindle and HTC smartphone - I have plenty of other micro USB so wouldn't be a problem to spare those, but it's not what you need/want it seems.







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  Reply # 553686 4-Dec-2011 20:35
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Tried that before I started a new forum topic.

Given this topic is the top hit on googleit this obviously isn't a common request. 



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  Reply # 553687 4-Dec-2011 20:42
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Definitely a want Freitasm, I currently have black and grey ones do duty, just would prefer some snowy white love, to go with my white eMac.

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  Reply # 553690 4-Dec-2011 20:55
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My spray paint suggestion was very tongue in cheek hence the emoticons.  Though done with the right product could be a good solution.

For an even better idea you could paint your flash eMac black.  Tongue Out

Seriously though it is quite frustrating when the stuff you want like this is hard to come by.

 

 

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  Reply # 553691 4-Dec-2011 20:55
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Whats wrong with the Cables that my google search found? they are USB -> MiniUSB or do you want something different?

http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Cyber-USB-Cable-Mini-USB-1.5m?SKU=1525178


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  Reply # 553694 4-Dec-2011 20:59
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LennonNZ: Whats wrong with the Cables that my google search found? they are USB -> MiniUSB or do you want something different?

http://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/red/catalog/product/Cyber-USB-Cable-Mini-USB-1.5m?SKU=1525178



 

Well perhaps not hard to get if the Red Sheds have them




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  Reply # 553760 4-Dec-2011 22:19
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Sorry I wasn't more specific. The warehouse one is not really a bright white like a iPod cable, more an off white/light grey to me. I will see if they have any at my local to inspect as the photo might not do it justice.

 

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  Reply # 553768 4-Dec-2011 22:28
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jonherries: Definitely a want Freitasm, I currently have black and grey ones do duty, just would prefer some snowy white love, to go with my white eMac.


Remember, the mini I have is power only, no data. The micro ones are micro USB.

 




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  Reply # 559122 17-Dec-2011 23:41
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What about some white cable sleeving and heatshrink?

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