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How much of a game changer was USB-C for you, compared to other cables? (lemmy.ml)

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[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 8 points 1 month ago

Really hasn't been much of one. I still own devices that charge from MicroUSB, a lot of peripherals are still USB-A, there hasn't been any significant movement by the industry overall to move everything to C, so mostly it means I just need to carry more cables.

[-] kreiger@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Nitpick, there are no devices that charge with an USB-A port. USB-A is the side that supplies power, the side receiving power is USB-B.

USB-C did away with the distinction.

[-] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

True, but keyboards, mice, wireless adapters etc. haven't moved to C yet. I use PCs and desktop peripherals and industry adoption if USBC has basically stopped 1/4 of the way in.

[-] wolfpack86@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

And how would you describe a wired keyboard or web cam with a hard wired connection to the device and only a USB-A end?

Your nitpick is not warranted. He never said charge with A.

[-] DragonsInARoom@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Not really, can't plug a type a into a c port

[-] JaymesRS@literature.cafe 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I have a flashlight/sd card based mp3 player/bluetooth speaker/FM Radio/backup battery that charges with an A->A cable.

It’s this Product, with a different branding: https://a.co/d/94y3lxc

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