"A. Dumas"  wrote in message
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> On 07-09-2020 15:38, druck wrote:
>> I'd go for a micro HDMI cable, as I don't like the idea of a full size
>> cable and bulky converter hanging off a small connector. Also if you ever
>> want to drive dual displays, there wont be room for two converters.
>
> The adapter that the foundation sells avoids that because it's a little
> cable, see e.g.
>
https://shop.pimoroni.com/products/235mm-micro-hdmi-to-standard-hdmi-adapter-ca
ble

Yes I much prefer a short flexible cable rather than a dual-ended
plug-and-socket when it's necessary to change between mini- and full-size
HDMI or micro-USB and USB C, because it provides strain relief.

But the correct cable (eg mini HDMI plug on one end and full HDMI plug on
the other) is the best solution.



Usually mini sockets are as good as the full size version than preceded it.
The only exception is the mini aerial connector on one of my USB DVB TV
adaptor devices. Instead of having a full size Belling Lee coaxial aerial
socket (which may require the casing of the adaptor to be flared out at one
end) they chose to use a miniature socket that is only about 2 mm diameter,
and to supply a Belling Lee to mini adaptor (solid, not a short length of
cable). The adaptor and socket do not mate properly and the adaptor pulls
out if the aerial cable is wiggled slightly. So I've wrapped lots of tape
around it to secure it to the USB device. The best plug/socket for that sort
of thing is BNC: securely latches together but only needs 1/4 turn to
release it, rather than faffing with the multi-turn screw of an F connector.
But no-one uses BNC any more :-(

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