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Why are the default cables that come with laptops not magnetic cables? Are the Griffin-style magnetic cables just crap? It seems like a usability regression f
by Eridrus 10y ago
Why are the default cables that come with laptops not magnetic cables?
Are the Griffin-style magnetic cables just crap?
It seems like a usability regression for no great reason.
- xattt 10y agoI'd say signal loss is a sigificant factor in magnetic solutions given the speed of the protocol. USB-C and Thunderbolt provide metal "envelopes" over the connector when they are inserted. Magnetic connectors cannot do this to facilitate quick removal.