Sansa Clip ZIP: Reason for such a short USB cable?

[mcc01]

Hi,

is there a reason beside being cheaper that the Sansa Clip ZIP comes with
such a short usb cable?

or in other words:

Do I risk the health of this little device by using a longer micro USB cable with it?

Thanks for any help in advance!
Best regards,
mcc

[johnb]

Certainly not. I use whatever is at hand.