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Yeah, we have two standards now, auto cigarette sockets and USB, neither of which is optimal. And I agree, the window of opportunity here is narrow and I'd hat
by rootbear 12y ago
Yeah, we have two standards now, auto cigarette sockets and USB, neither of which is optimal. And I agree, the window of opportunity here is narrow and I'd hate to see us miss it.
Oh, and to address the comment on wattage, I should have made clear I don't want to eliminate AC sockets where they are needed. I'm just looking at having DC in the wall as a convenience and efficiency thing and a way to reduce the number of power adaptors I need.
- m_mueller 12y agoUSB has the best chance to be successful (since people already get used to it on airplanes etc.) - it's better than nothing.
- wodenokoto 12y agoWhat could a new standard do that usb can't? Next generation is reversible, there's little to no chance of touching a half plugged in plug and get shocked. It seems pretty good to me.
- MichaelGG 12y agoThere's the security downside of plugging in a data capable port when you think you're just getting power. I know this isn't worth consideration for most people, though, and there are "condoms" to deal with it. Still, it'd be nice if we could fully rely on charging devices with no chance of being attacked, like dedicated power systems in use on most laptops today.
- wodenokoto 12y agoI agree on the security issue you bring up, but I also disagree. I don't see it as a step forward to add an extra port to my cellphone or tablet. Lamps and small kitchen appliances don't even read data.
- MichaelGG 12y agoNo, but when you bring a charge adapter for normal electric, there's no risk. Whereas as USB gets more universal, you're less likely to bring your own charger, or even your own cable, opening up attack vectors. There's probably no mass-appeal way to satisfy both goals.