For whatever reason, the wrong USB cord and the wrong USB to Mini USB cord were sent with my unit. What type of USB port do I need and where can I find one?
AFAIK they are normal cables, you just need one with the normal USB connector in one end (to use with a computer) and another one with a female (OTG) connector for peripherals.
I understand what you are saying, but I don't know what sort of end it needs to have. They sent a mini usb cable, but it does not fit the device. The port looks more like a micro usb cable, but it's bigger than the micro usb that my nook uses.
If it was me I would take it back to exchange it, that sounds like a quality control issue with the port on the device itself Arainais. Welcome to the Coby forum on the board! Glad you could join us. I hope you're able to find a resolution to this problem, but if the cable they sent with it doesn't fit the device my guess is it's a problem with the port on the device. A mini-USB cord should fit it.