The European Union has officially imposed a new rule for selling laptops with a power rating of 100 W or less, requiring them to use a USB-C port for charging. This rule takes effect today, April 28, Tuesday, as the European Commission has been exploring ways to reduce electronic waste and has been ...
God damn it why does getting a universal standard for charging take so much effort?!
Don’t answer that. I know why. I’m just frustrated.
We are getting closer. I’m thrilled at the potential. Also fuck this shit…
I get all of it… But I’m still angry. We are so god damn close.
Takes hands and does the ‘whooosaaaah’ motion
because of the knobs in this thread who are arguing that usb c sucks and there should be something better and proprietary.
It doesn’t suck, but pretending it’s doesn’t have faults is dumb. Like pointing out is significantly more physically fragile than other power connectors.
A “does absolutely everything” solution is always going to have a ton of compromises.
Usb C is kind of great though.
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With the new iphones having usb c I have experienced charging nirvana and it is as great as the prophecies foretold.
I must believe what the prophecies say about laptop chargers is true, that one day we shall all charge our laptops with the same port.
As someone with a USB-C phone and laptop: yes, it’s this good.
I can use laptop charger to charge my phone, and yes, phone charger to charge my laptop (although it takes a while).
I can grab a power bank (got a 65w 40000mAh one) and add juice to both phone and laptop through the same tiny USB-C cable.
I am never lost without power.
Remember, Wwth great power comes great responsibility!