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“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.” -
Good video summary.
One of the reasons I've avoided iPhones is their refusal to use a common sense default USB connector. -
Originally posted by TykeMerc View PostGood video summary.
One of the reasons I've avoided iPhones is their refusal to use a common sense default USB connector.Comment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostThe new MacBook connector people are complaining about is a USB connector… USB 3.1 Type C generation 1 to be precise.
It's their iPhones that vaguely appealed until I found out about the chargers.Comment
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Originally posted by NickFitz View PostThe new MacBook connector people are complaining about is a USB connector… USB 3.1 Type C generation 1 to be precise.
USB 3.1 chipsets are still being developed and tested, and it could be months before peripherals start appearing. In tests, USB 3.1 connections aren’t reaching the full throughput of 10Gbps, but speeds will get faster as the controllers and chipsets are refined. For one, don’t expect USB 3.1 flash drives to go on sale in the next couple of years. The lack of peripherals is a problem also faced by Thunderbolt, a faster but more expensive connector technology used in other Macs. LaCie just announced a USB 3.0 drive with a USB-C connector to fit the new MacBooks, but it won't have USB 3.1 throughput speeds.USB 3.1 is backward compatible
This means all devices running on USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 will be able to talk with the MacBook port. There are other cables besides Type-C for the MacBook to connect to older USB and micro-USB ports. The MacBook comes with a USB Type-C charging cable, and the others will need to be bought separately.
If the USB 3.1 port is going to be used for charging, users will have to invest in extension cables, hubs or converters to open up the MacBook to external peripherals. Apple is selling a USB Type C to USB converter for $19, an extension cable for $29, and if needed, a USB-C power adapter for $49. Apple is also selling a $79 USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter so the new MacBook can simultaneously connect to a 1080p HDMI display, USB 3.0 device and a USB-C charging cable.“Brexit is having a wee in the middle of the room at a house party because nobody is talking to you, and then complaining about the smell.”Comment
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