Archived Laptops are getting destroyed by cheap USB-C cables (theverge.com)
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Archived Laptops are getting destroyed by cheap USB-C cables (theverge.com)
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[–] Foobarbaz 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I'm loyal to monoprice and Amazon Basics when it comes to cables. I never buy originals anymore. The fanciest I'll get is a thicker gauge USB cable so my devices can charge faster. People rarely know about that.
I want one cable that does all. It's the *perfect thing to make a docking station amazing. Power? Video? Devices? BOOM. DONE. One cable, boom -- ready to go. In a perfect world phones would also adopt this standard. Same plug for everything.
I just have learned to wait and be patient with new technology. As much as my fantasy grips me in loving arms, reality is a bitch and will treat newcomers with cold hands.
[–] Amadameus ago
Monoprice has won my love and affection for a long, long time. If you haven't already, check out their battery backups. They double as flashlights, are made from durable extruded aluminum, and they actually carry the capacity they advertise. Even if I bought the raw 18650 cells I'd only be saving $3 off their retail price.
Problem is the same as wanting one pipe for all plumbing needs - too many conflict for there ever to be ONE standard.
For good power delivery you want a nice heavy gauge wire, but for video you want a lot of parallel shielded wires to transfer data quickly.
For phones you want a plug that's small and durable and reversible, can be yanked out without damage. For video you want nice wide plug that's easy to fit in place when reaching around your TV.
I don't mind the multiple standards, honestly - because if we tried to make a single standard cable it would probably end up an even bigger disaster than the USB-C here.