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> which could potentially damage a product if connected in an unexpected way Only if the cable is bad. All capabilities are negotiated between the chips in th
by falcolas 4y ago
> which could potentially damage a product if connected in an unexpected way
Only if the cable is bad.
All capabilities are negotiated between the chips in the cable and the USB-C chipset in the device.
Assuming all cables are automatically bad is an anti-consumer move.
- dotancohen 4y ago> Assuming all cables are automatically bad is an anti-consumer move. As a consumer, I would prefer that my phone take this defensive position rather than assuming all cables are bad and potentially burning down the house where my children sleep.
- JustSomeNobody 4y agoOh COME ON! How many USB-C cables do you currently own?
- shagie 4y agoI count four at this desk, two in the living room, one in the kitchen, two in the bedroom and another many at my other desk.
- dotancohen 4y agoAt least a dozen. But I charge using 1.5 or 2 amp chargers that came with the devices that I own, I have not needed fast charging yet. I probably don't have any cables capable of 10+ watts.
- falcolas 4y agoDo you require the same for your consoles, controller cables, the cables that power your computer, etc? Because those are potentially just as big of fire hazards. Just kidding - the worst fire hazards are non-grounded extension cables you find in homes everywhere. USB-C PD with its 100W doesn't even begin compare to those 1.8kW (or higher) disasters.
- dotancohen 4y agoOf course I do. I only use electrical cables approved by the government regulatory agency. I won't even allow a Chinese import non-approved charger to be plugged into my house. And when a grey-market phone that we bought came with a non-original charger, I pressured the seller into providing an original charger. He complied.