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Orient-Less USB Ports

The Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series Doesn't Care About Connector Direction

— February 26, 2012 — Art & Design
The Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series is an ingenious USB port that allows people to disregard the orientation of their flash drive when inserting it. Unlike other traditional hubs, people won't have to struggle to connect their flash drive, potentially damaging it and the port in the process.

Available in various colors including pink, blue and white, the Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series accommodates four different USBs at a time. It is a better solution than the intuitive design of the Eidectic USB, which requires the modification of both the USB and its port. The Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series allows people to blindly connect their devices right side up or wrong side down, depending on the way they randomly pick it up.
Trend Themes
1. Orient-less USB Technology - The development of USB technology that doesn't require a specific orientation opens up opportunities for more seamless connectivity and ease of use in various devices.
2. Intuitive Device Design - The Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series demonstrates the potential for intuitive device design that simplifies everyday tasks and improves overall user experience.
3. User-friendly Design Innovation - The creation of user-friendly designs in technology products can make a significant impact in improving accessibility and reducing frustration for users.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can benefit from implementing the orient-less USB technology in their devices, improving the user experience and differentiating from competitors.
2. Computer Peripherals - The computer peripherals industry can incorporate intuitive design elements like the Buffalo BSH4U17 Hub Series to improve user experience and stand out in the market.
3. Smart Home Devices - The smart home devices industry could benefit from user-friendly design innovations that simplify connectivity and usage for consumers.
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