5 pin mini usb sync cable vs cable that came with htc eris

[CanDroid]

I have read that a standard 5 pin usb cable with connect to the eris and charge the phone and allow communication to the computer. However, will using the 5 pin usb cable re-align the pins on the phone after a while? or are they matched perfectly to align with no worries. I would hate to use a 5 pins and after a while the standard one that comes with it no longer works...can anybody comments on this? verizon wants 20 dollars for an extra one...way to much and I dont want to go hunting for one or pay for one on the net...

 

[steelydan]

I have used one of the many mini USB cords in my house with no troubles.

 

[netforce87]

Yeah ive been using the mini that came with my harmony remote with no prob. And ive had devices mostly cameras with some funky looking 5 pins and never had a different cable warp my jack.

 

[3nd0Man]

I'm going to echo everyone else. Mini USB connector works fine for both connecting to computer and charging. I was relieved to discover this, since I already had a miniUSB car charger and had no desire to pay $20+ for another car charger.