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Arguably these are different use cases. Cheap fast-charge cables are usually limited to full speed only (linked ones included). For that reason they don’t meet
by throwaway219450 3mo ago
Arguably these are different use cases. Cheap fast-charge cables are usually limited to full speed only (linked ones included). For that reason they don’t meet my criteria, as you can’t interchange the charging cable for a data transfer cable.
I’m not advocating using USB4 cable for everything, but I also don’t want to bother testing cables when I can buy a reliably good one for twenty bucks. I’m sure a cheaper equivalent exists.
- ssl-3 3mo agoI hate every part of the concept of testing cables to find ones that work for [insert purpose]. But I love the liberty to use inexpensive not-quite-universal cables with great freedom more than I hate the former. So since I need a bunch of USB C cables in my life, and I love using them freely, then I'm left with the following optimization: Special cables for special purposes, cheap cables for everything else, and testing them when necessary. It's not perfect, but pragmatism seldom is. :)