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I hate USB-C connectors. They are too fragile, supported by solder instead of the device housing, has a massive cantilever sticking out, is susceptible to vibra

by dheera 4y ago

I hate USB-C connectors. They are too fragile, supported by solder instead of the device housing, has a massive cantilever sticking out, is susceptible to vibrations, and is all-around bad design. I break about 1 USB-C cable a week, on average. I really wish they made them something like a miniature IEC C13/C14 power plug (the standard power plugs on most desktop computers), where a rubbery plug fits snugly into a rubbery housing. You can drop bricks on connectors, and the worst that can happen is they unplug themselves. Both connector and socket are virtually impossible to break.

NavinF 4y ago
LMAO I was with you until "I break about 1 USB-C cable a week, on average". This must be the hardware equivalent of a thread from yesterday: > the share dialog takes forever to load > I have a mid-range Pixel 4a running CalyxOS and it works without hiccups. Not sure why yours is so slow. >I am using an absolutely ancient phone (2016 iphone SE) that's perpetually in low power mode, so it's possible that this isn't a big problem for other iOS users. >I love HN threads where the complainer is knowingly using an old device on power mode, while complaining about performance… all while the responder is using a custom de-googled niche ROM and claiming somehow it works flawlessly. I always wonder how non-HNers use such software, if even the dedicated people are struggling."
- adolph 4y ago
  > 2016 iphone SE) that's perpetually in low power mode What is up with that? Mine's constantly in low power mode too. Such a great phone, except for the battery binge that started last Spring.
  - bschwindHN 4y ago
    I have one as well, got the battery replaced in Spring 2022. It's been great since then, so you probably just need a battery swap.
    - adolph 4y ago
      Ok, maybe I'll do that. I had bought one based on usable life, then checked the battery performance UI, which said it was fine, so I didn't replace it. I've already replaced it once a couple years ago.
causality0 4y ago
The rectangular Lenovo charge connector will always be my favorite. Excellent retention and you don't squash it flat if you happen to step on it.

by dheera 4y ago

NavinF 4y ago

LMAO I was with you until "I break about 1 USB-C cable a week, on average". This must be the hardware equivalent of a thread from yesterday: > the share dialog takes forever to load > I have a mid-range Pixel 4a running CalyxOS and it works without hiccups. Not sure why yours is so slow. >I am using an absolutely ancient phone (2016 iphone SE) that's perpetually in low power mode, so it's possible that this isn't a big problem for other iOS users. >I love HN threads where the complainer is knowingly using an old device on power mode, while complaining about performance… all while the responder is using a custom de-googled niche ROM and claiming somehow it works flawlessly. I always wonder how non-HNers use such software, if even the dedicated people are struggling."

adolph 4y ago
> 2016 iphone SE) that's perpetually in low power mode What is up with that? Mine's constantly in low power mode too. Such a great phone, except for the battery binge that started last Spring.
- bschwindHN 4y ago
  I have one as well, got the battery replaced in Spring 2022. It's been great since then, so you probably just need a battery swap.
  - adolph 4y ago
    Ok, maybe I'll do that. I had bought one based on usable life, then checked the battery performance UI, which said it was fine, so I didn't replace it. I've already replaced it once a couple years ago.

causality0 4y ago

The rectangular Lenovo charge connector will always be my favorite. Excellent retention and you don't squash it flat if you happen to step on it.