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> I'm also unhappy that Chromecast doesn't use USB-C yet. Why would it need to? It only draws 1A @ 5V. That's well within what one would expect from a high-out
by simoncion 11y ago
> I'm also unhappy that Chromecast doesn't use USB-C yet.
Why would it need to? It only draws 1A @ 5V. That's well within what one would expect from a high-output USB2.0 or 3.0 port.
You're also not likely to be frequently removing and reattaching the power cable to the device, so who cares if there's only one way to plug it in?
Edit: Or are you talking about Displayport-over-USB-C vs. HDMI? If you are, I, too am disappointed that the CC doesn't output over DP or miniDP. Displayport->HDMI adapters are easy to come by (and one could be packed right in to the CC box), DP is technologically superior to HDMI, and its consortium is not run by a bunch of evil thugs. ;)
- Already__Taken 11y agoJust a minor clarification but USB-C is not necessarily USB 3.0. It's solely a form-factor as such a USB 2.0 type-C can be a perfectly normal thing to find.
- JoBrad 11y agoBecause the Nexus phones use it, and it's easier to have one standard across your devices (where possible)? Just my guess.
- simoncion 11y agoVery few devices use USB-C cabling. Very many mobile devices use Micro USB cabling. Most folks will have a mess of Micro USB cables on hand, but very few USB-C cables. Your argument is sound, but you're making it four or six years too early. :)
- gnur 11y agoBut as long as new devices are coming out with micro usb the usb c cables won't become as common as micro usb cables.