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Where's the fucking USB ports?!? I have literally used or observed zero USB C devices till now. I've seen newer phones but who plugs phones into computers anymo
by dingo_bat 9y ago
Where's the fucking USB ports?!? I have literally used or observed zero USB C devices till now. I've seen newer phones but who plugs phones into computers anymore? The main issue is flash drives, external HDDs, mice, keyboards, LTE modems, Kindle, and so on. None of those are available in type C variants and I don't want to be inconvenienced by my new laptop. If I wanted to hurt myself I'd just buy from Apple!
- jandrese 9y agoIt's a dongle maker conspiracy.
- andor 9y agoI'm really happy about USB-C. Since I got a new Macbook I only carry a single power adapter when traveling, plus an adapter dongle for legacy devices (Headphones, Kindle, Shaver, ...). Same for use in the office: a single cable connects you to power, an external display, Ethernet, etc. It's true that most external devices are still USB-A, but that's not Dell's or Apple's problem. It's a chicken-and-egg situation and somebody needs to start. USB-C is the superior connector: longer lasting, reversible, works for charging, alternate modes, etc.
- BugsJustFindMe 9y ago> USB-C is the superior connector: longer lasting, reversible, works for charging, alternate modes, etc. ...2.4GHz radio interference leading to wifi dropout on many devices when USBC peripherals are plugged in... Ok, it's not the connector's fault, but still. USB 3 has not been a problem-free advancement.
- bluedino 9y ago>> 2.4GHz radio interference leading to wifi dropout on many devices 2013+ Macbook Pros had that problem simply using external monitors in some cases
- dsego 9y agoMy macbook's usb-c charger constantly loses connection, a slight tug and it falls out.
- ahakki 9y agoReturn it. Apple replaces faulty devices liberally.
- dsego 9y agoIt's wear and tear, not a defect.
- dingo_bat 9y agoMagsafe is such a great connector. Incredibly stupid to get rid of it.
- endemic 9y agoI agree. However, I do think it's funny that the one time Apple switches to an interoperable standard, people complain about it.
- Tepix 9y agoOne of the best things about the Dell XPS 9350 is that it has both USB C and USB A connectors. I still need to carry some dongles to get HDMI and LAN ports... but i don't need those all the time.
- dingo_bat 9y agoYes, I don't see why you can't include a couple of legacy USB ports.
- dingo_bat 9y ago> I'm really happy about USB-C. Since I got a new Macbook I only carry a single power adapter when traveling, plus an adapter dongle for legacy devices I only carry a power adaptor when traveling. No dongle at all. > Same for use in the office I have a dock on my desk. I place my laptop on it and press a button. No dongles, no wires, instantly transforms my laptop into a desktop with two screens, Ethernet, keyboard and mouse. > USB-C is the superior connector Agreed. But keeping one or two legacy ports around for convenience is good. Specially when all common peripherals still use it.
- aceoflala 9y ago>who plugs phones into computers anymore? Eh? How do I transfer my music to my phone?
- megy 9y agoExactly. And where is the DVD drive? The serial port? The parallel port? Yes, moving forward to a new format can be painful.
- lmm 9y agoFor anything where the other end is a standard connector you can get a C-to-whatever cable - C-to-micro for the Kindle and C-to-B for the LTE modem should work fine.
- n1000 9y agoYes. I was ready to finally replace my MacBook Pro with the XPS. The main reason being the presence of one USB A port. That is now gone and I already start to reconsider the MacBook.