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I have the feeling that it's not going to be on the charging cable. Benson Leung often comments that extensions and modifications to USB-C cables are not compli

by bartvk 6y ago

I have the feeling that it's not going to be on the charging cable. Benson Leung often comments that extensions and modifications to USB-C cables are not compliant with the USB-C standard, which Apple helped write. What I could imagine though, is if the charger itself incorporates MagSafe.

philjohn 6y ago
I was under the impression that the "no connectors/extensions" wasn't so much around power delivery, but around the high data rates (40 Gbps) and signal integrity. A charger cable, that only does PD, could have a magnetic break in it without issues.
- nottorp 6y ago
  I run my usb-c macbook pro with a 3rd party magnetic charge only usb-c cable without issues so yes, it's already been done. However, as opposed to magsafe there's a tiny dongle that stays in the usb-c port. Also, the magnet is weaker than in the old apple magsafes.
  - TheSpiceIsLife 6y ago
    In my opinion, MagSafe 2 set the gold standard in weak magnets.
    - toomanybeersies 6y ago
      In my experience, MagSafe 2 did a fine job at staying attached when pulled directly from the port, and came unstuck easily (as intended by design) when pulled from an angle. I don't remember ever having problems with the charger popping out when it wasn't supposed to. But I also always used it on a desk, rather than sitting it on my lap.
    - nottorp 6y ago
      No no no. I have my old magsafe 2 laptop and my new usb-c laptop with 3rd party magnetic. Trust me, Magsafe 2 is stronger.
fy20 6y ago
I use these magnetic USB-C adpaters on my phone, it works fine for charging and data transfer: https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSorDx https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSorDx I haven't tried more extensive tests (e.g. video out) but I don't see any real reason why Apple couldn't make a more official (i.e. USB-C certified) version. As the sister comment says, if it's for power only then it is simpler. I'd imagine rather than adapters like this, you would plug in a cable that has a magnetic joint somewhere near the end that can 'break' if pulled.

by bartvk 6y ago

philjohn 6y ago

I was under the impression that the "no connectors/extensions" wasn't so much around power delivery, but around the high data rates (40 Gbps) and signal integrity. A charger cable, that only does PD, could have a magnetic break in it without issues.

nottorp 6y ago
I run my usb-c macbook pro with a 3rd party magnetic charge only usb-c cable without issues so yes, it's already been done. However, as opposed to magsafe there's a tiny dongle that stays in the usb-c port. Also, the magnet is weaker than in the old apple magsafes.
- TheSpiceIsLife 6y ago
  In my opinion, MagSafe 2 set the gold standard in weak magnets.
  - toomanybeersies 6y ago
    In my experience, MagSafe 2 did a fine job at staying attached when pulled directly from the port, and came unstuck easily (as intended by design) when pulled from an angle. I don't remember ever having problems with the charger popping out when it wasn't supposed to. But I also always used it on a desk, rather than sitting it on my lap.
  - nottorp 6y ago
    No no no. I have my old magsafe 2 laptop and my new usb-c laptop with 3rd party magnetic. Trust me, Magsafe 2 is stronger.

fy20 6y ago

I use these magnetic USB-C adpaters on my phone, it works fine for charging and data transfer: https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSorDx https://a.aliexpress.com/_BSorDx I haven't tried more extensive tests (e.g. video out) but I don't see any real reason why Apple couldn't make a more official (i.e. USB-C certified) version. As the sister comment says, if it's for power only then it is simpler. I'd imagine rather than adapters like this, you would plug in a cable that has a magnetic joint somewhere near the end that can 'break' if pulled.