On Tue, 04 Feb 2014 17:28:30 -0800, Jeff Liebermann wrote:

The EU has decided that there should be exactly one standard charger.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_External_Power_Supply

Hi Jeff,
I myself recently purchased the Moto G, so this is useful information.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5541/1...54a7ec30_o.gif

In point of fact, I read with interest everything you post, and after
reading your reference, one sentence struck me as particularly useful
with respect to what comes with the Moto G by default:
"A common EPS must include a cable with a Micro USB-B connector
for connecting to a mobile phone."

So, *that* explains why the Motorola Google Moto-G, which we know
does not come with a charger, at least comes with a USB cable!

PS: I've been clamoring for a common-charge standard since USB was
invented! I never bought an earbud, phones, cameras, GPS, etc. that
wasn't common (mini-USB in those days). People used to make fun of
me, but, now they're reaping the benefits of the idea that we really
don't need to have a separate charger format & connector for every
device.