Reply to crappy USB ports on laptops

Hi,

I was just wondering how most of you handle the problem with bad connecting USB ports on laptops.

I myself have a Dell Studio XPS 1340. It's a good machine and was a high end model when I bought it. But I didn't really pay attention to the USB ports. Mine only has two, one is a normal powered USB port and the other one is a hybrid USB/eSATA.

The problem I have is that both provide too much space for the USB plugs. So a little movement or shake makes you disrupt the connection between your controller and your laptop. And we all know how bad things go when this happens.

So, I guess I'm not the only one having this problem and would like to know how others have resolved this.

Thanks for your input!