EEVblog #578 - Proprietary Connector Rant - Panasonic LF1

Dave hates products with built in charging that don't use a standard Micro USB connector.
In this case the Panasonic Lumix LF1 with its stupid proprietary connector.
Why in this day and age of attempted standardisation are companies still doing this?
Dave also shows off a good example, the Sony NEX-5T that charges from standard Micro USB.
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