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I know at least one Android tablet that has an extra power connector because apparently it's USB micro connector can not provide sufficient power. Maybe the Ap
by Tichy 15y ago
I know at least one Android tablet that has an extra power connector because apparently it's USB micro connector can not provide sufficient power.
Maybe the Apple USB connector is not even protected design and Samsung was allowed to use it? Is it actually compatible to the Apple connector.
Once you go for a wider connector, perhaps again there are not that many options if you want to be thin. It has to be some kind of slot of some length. Presumably the amount of pins is fixed, and you want a minimum length per pin for good connectivity? (I am just guessing, don't know much about electronics).
Anyway, do you feel offended by a slot in a tablet? Does it really matter that much?
- danilocampos 15y ago> Anyway, do you feel offended by a slot in a tablet? Does it really matter that much? I'm offended that anyone can look at the situation and argue that Samsung arrived at their designs independently.
- moskie 15y agoNo one arrives at any design independently. Design decisions are always informed by what's been proven successful, whether be the current designer or their competitors. Apple has of course influenced the market. The question is whether Apple has the right to be only company in the market to sell certain things, like rectangular touchscreen tablet devices. I don't think they have that right.
- Tichy 15y agoWould it feel better for you if the slot was only 19mm wide instead of 21?
- bane 15y agoI'm offended that anybody can look at the situation and argue Apple designed the iPad independently.