Suunto (cobra2) data cable question

[Shinsen]

I'm looking to get a cable for my Cobra2. I've seen two different USB cables that are supposed to work with it.
One has a smaller end that connects to the Cobra2 and I think it's a generic one.
The other has a larger end with a right angle connector. It has a Suunto label.
Apart from the visual difference, should they both work with a Vista PC?

 

[Hatul]

These look like the ones I have for my Vyper. The right angle one is from Suunto and the straight one is like the one I bought on Ebay from a German supplier. Both work fine, though I prefer the generic from Ebay.

Adam

 

[JB]

I have both cables, and I wish I had just bought the Suunto one staight up. The generic requires it's own driver, not such a huge issue, but is not compatable with DM 3.1. If you want the generic and software p.m me for a very cheap price.

 

[Hatul]

I have both cables, and I wish I had just bought the Suunto one staight up. The generic requires it's own driver, not such a huge issue, but is not compatable with DM 3.1. If you want the generic and software p.m me for a very cheap price.

This is a puzzle for me as while the generic did come with a driver CD, I did not use it, and mine works fine with DM3.1

Adam

 

[JB]

Hi Hatul, it might be the cobra 3 and DM3.1. They seemed to change things with the newer computers. My advice is that the Generic cable may work in some configurations , but not all, so before bying ensure that your OS and computer is on the supported list.