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I agree that USB-C is awesome and is technically superior in every way. The problem is that right now very few things actually support being attached to a USB C

by samtho 10y ago

I agree that USB-C is awesome and is technically superior in every way. The problem is that right now very few things actually support being attached to a USB C host without some sort of adapter. My biggest gripe, however, is the sudden loss of Magsafe in favor of USB-C charging only. This is a huge step backwards as Magsafe was developed to protect the computer and the charger from damage in case of a sudden, omni-directional tug. I can't imagine the internals of a USB-C connector holding up to that abuse. While they say you wont need to charge it as frequently, I don't buy that this will always be the case, not to mention it is very difficult to change user behavior and people will still attempt to charge it casually.

mcphage 10y ago
> I agree that USB-C is awesome and is technically superior in every way. The problem is that right now very few things actually support being attached to a USB C host without some sort of adapter. In 3 years when you still own the machine and almost everything is USB-C, you'll probably feel differently about the ports. > My biggest gripe, however, is the sudden loss of Magsafe in favor of USB-C charging only. This is a huge step backwards as Magsafe was developed to protect the computer and the charger from damage in case of a sudden, omni-directional tug. This is my biggest gripe, too. Magsafe saved my ass more times than I want to think about.
- cwyers 10y ago
  I think you're really optimistic about how quickly everyone is going to switch to USB-C. Three years isn't enough time to have it be the standard for new devices, much less replace legacy stuff.
  - mcphage 10y ago
    > I think you're really optimistic about how quickly everyone is going to switch to USB-C. At this point, many new computers have USB-C, and a growing number of computers have only USB-C. So there's a market of people who need USB-C connectors, and untapped markets with a strong demand and a proven willingness to spend premium money attracts device manufacturers heavily. So maybe I'm being optimistic, but I don't think overwhelmingly so.
jsjohnst 10y ago
Buy the Griffin "MagSafe" USB-C cable. Problem solved! I'm actually really surprised Apple didn't make it themselves.

by samtho 10y ago

mcphage 10y ago

> I agree that USB-C is awesome and is technically superior in every way. The problem is that right now very few things actually support being attached to a USB C host without some sort of adapter. In 3 years when you still own the machine and almost everything is USB-C, you'll probably feel differently about the ports. > My biggest gripe, however, is the sudden loss of Magsafe in favor of USB-C charging only. This is a huge step backwards as Magsafe was developed to protect the computer and the charger from damage in case of a sudden, omni-directional tug. This is my biggest gripe, too. Magsafe saved my ass more times than I want to think about.

cwyers 10y ago
I think you're really optimistic about how quickly everyone is going to switch to USB-C. Three years isn't enough time to have it be the standard for new devices, much less replace legacy stuff.
- mcphage 10y ago
  > I think you're really optimistic about how quickly everyone is going to switch to USB-C. At this point, many new computers have USB-C, and a growing number of computers have only USB-C. So there's a market of people who need USB-C connectors, and untapped markets with a strong demand and a proven willingness to spend premium money attracts device manufacturers heavily. So maybe I'm being optimistic, but I don't think overwhelmingly so.

jsjohnst 10y ago

Buy the Griffin "MagSafe" USB-C cable. Problem solved! I'm actually really surprised Apple didn't make it themselves.