Ok, so why does my new USB memory drive have a FEMALE port?

Lexar S80

Wanted to back some files on my old PC (for if I spring for a new one). Get the drive today, open the package-only to fin that it is female, not male. Do many devices even come with a male (extruding) port?

Now I’ll have to spring for a converter cable, which may retard the transfer speed of the drive itself.

I believe the intent is to slide the ‘port side’ back, revealing the male end which you can then insert.

If you visit your link and click one of the arrows next to the image, you’ll see what I mean.

Keep it pg-13 guys…

Aarrgghh. I tried fiddling with the thing to do that, to no avail. Just tried it again thanks to your hint, and voila. Thanksl

Reported for closure.

Heh, new meaning of computer porn…