Thanks, darethehair! That's exactly what I was looking for. I think DealExtreme has some search engine revamping to do. Searching for "USB" in the category "Computers -- Cables & Adapters" returns 15 results (and NOT the "USB Cable Coupler Extension Connector" (who dreamt up that name? )), while searching for "USB cable" returns 21 results (including that F-F connector). I won't ask if they have a black version.

Complaining aside, I now find myself $33 deep in a shopping cart full of USB cables/connectors, mostly in the name of "just in case".

Thanks again.