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I like the premise of a single universal port but over the years it turned out to be kind of bullshit because there is no single "USB Type C" - there's 2.0, 3.0

I like the premise of a single universal port but over the years it turned out to be kind of bullshit because there is no single "USB Type C" - there's 2.0, 3.0, 3.1, USB4, Thunderbolt and god knows what else. There are all sorts of weird incompatible peripherals and even cables that at best will not work and at worst will fry your device. I like USB-C (whatever variety it is that allows for docks with display connectivity) as a docking port, but it failed to solve the connectivity problem otherwise - it's the same mess of weird ports underneath, but now without the ability to quickly guess with a good degree of confidence if a device will work with your computer or not based on the port shape. I think I'd much rather have both USB-C and standard USB-A/HDMI/SD card ports.

genuine_smiles 6y ago
It’s working for me. I like being able to plug my laptop, tablet, and switch into the same charger.
- asiachick 6y ago
  which charger does USB-C smart charging on 3 or more ports and can provide however many wats the new MBP needs while also charging the other devices?
  - dwaite 6y ago
    There are no chargers on the market that have multiple ports and over 100W output across those ports, so you are pretty close just plugging the MBP in and the other devices into the MBP ports. With PD 3.0, I believe manufacturers now have the _capability_ to do what you are talking about, but I don't know of any products yet. FWIW, the closest I've seen so far is Hyppr's 100W 2-port charger. I use this in my bedroom to have a phone/watch charging stand and a free USB-C cable for the iPad. However, it does a straight 45W split with two devices attached - neither the charging stand nor iPad need 45W though.
- emptyparadise 6y ago
  Funny that you brought up the Switch, because its USB-C port is a huge mess: https://switchchargers.com/faq/ https://switchchargers.com/faq/ - you won't, for example, be able to use the same cable to connect both your laptop and your Switch to a monitor. You're also advised against using some laptop chargers. And so on.
  - johnwalkr 6y ago
    I had to do a bit a of research, but I found an hdmi dongle and charger that work with both my switch and my MacBook and it’s been really nice for travelling.

genuine_smiles 6y ago

It’s working for me. I like being able to plug my laptop, tablet, and switch into the same charger.

asiachick 6y ago
which charger does USB-C smart charging on 3 or more ports and can provide however many wats the new MBP needs while also charging the other devices?
- dwaite 6y ago
  There are no chargers on the market that have multiple ports and over 100W output across those ports, so you are pretty close just plugging the MBP in and the other devices into the MBP ports. With PD 3.0, I believe manufacturers now have the _capability_ to do what you are talking about, but I don't know of any products yet. FWIW, the closest I've seen so far is Hyppr's 100W 2-port charger. I use this in my bedroom to have a phone/watch charging stand and a free USB-C cable for the iPad. However, it does a straight 45W split with two devices attached - neither the charging stand nor iPad need 45W though.
emptyparadise 6y ago
Funny that you brought up the Switch, because its USB-C port is a huge mess: https://switchchargers.com/faq/ https://switchchargers.com/faq/ - you won't, for example, be able to use the same cable to connect both your laptop and your Switch to a monitor. You're also advised against using some laptop chargers. And so on.
- johnwalkr 6y ago
  I had to do a bit a of research, but I found an hdmi dongle and charger that work with both my switch and my MacBook and it’s been really nice for travelling.