Comment on USB-C gets a bit more universal as the EU’s mandate goes into effect

• AwesomeLowlander@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

  Well it’s not going to change anytime soon since USB-c is current tech, but there’s really no reason to.

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  • paraphrand@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

    Yeah, it’s a weird state of things. But not really, when you think about other cable standards.

    It’s interesting how USB, and now USB-C is becoming a standard power delivery interface. Even for things that have no “smart” features. I’m actually interested in getting USB-C wall outlets. In a few places.

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    • Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

      i don’t get why people want C outlets, USB A outlets have been standard since time immemorial at this point and they’re fine for that. The only time i see a reason to output power from USB C is when you’re getting a charge from someone’s phone, otherwise it can just be A

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      • paraphrand@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

        Well, now that everything is C we can have bidirectional cables.

        Eventually we will have devices with just USB C on them. And many chargers have USB-C on their end now too.

        It’s going to all shift to USB-C. And A will slowly go away. Maybe very slowly, but it will.

        USB-A ports will go away in cars. And then it’s again just C on both ends.

        You don’t see this transition happening around you? I sure do.

        One Cable and Connector to Rule Them All.

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