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I have quite a few mixed thoughts after reading the article, but one thing I agree with is the Lightning connector. Actually, I really like the idea of the new

by Corrado 14y ago

I have quite a few mixed thoughts after reading the article, but one thing I agree with is the Lightning connector. Actually, I really like the idea of the new connector and look forward to its widespread adoption. The ability to plug it in correctly the first time and not worry about bending pins or getting it sideways is a huge win over the Micro-USB connector used everywhere else. I appreciate the ubiquity of the small USB port but every time I plug one in I do it gently and sometimes have to make 3 tries to get it orientated correctly. The Micro-USB connector has big problems and I look forward to a new standard. Remember, Apple was the main driver behind USB with the original iMac's and it's missing floppy drive. I think they can do it again.

s_henry_paulson 14y ago
Rarely do people mess up plugging in that end of the USB, it's the other rectangular end of the USB that people typically mess up, which this cable still has. Bent pins are only ever the result of blunt trauma, like if you rolled over your cable with your desk chair. I see no evidence that this cable can withstand more brute force than a USB cable. Also, I don't know what country you're from, but I've never seen anyone get frustrated by "getting their cable sideways".