3 Sep
2006
3 Sep
'06
10:30 p.m.
Scott Quinn wrote:
I had heard that Apple did the DB-25 thing because the
HD-50 hadn't been standardized yet and
they didn't have enough back-panel real estate on the Plus for a 50-pin
ribbon/Centronics type.
I recall the HD50 before I went off the comittee. I think apple did the
DB25
cable then got it standardized. I don't recall who brought in the HD50
cable,
but it may have been AMP directly who was a member of the committee doing
cables as was required for whatever interface.
I think the real estate problem is likely a reason over the connector.
I would
also think the cost would be a factor as well.