USB-C, wtf is it and do people think its the cord of the future or the new cassette player? (1 Viewer)

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Just heard of it today even though it's been used for a bit now... wanted to get an idea of what people thought about its viability/future.

 

[Josh Kifer]

Love it. Used a phone on it for the last 3 years. I love the fact my phone can charge from 20% to 80% in 30 or so minutes. I'm a believer.

 

[dew4au]

Sorely needed symmetrical USB interface. Looking forward to saying goodbye to USB micro interface.

Additional power requirements means less tolerance for sub par manufacturing, so buy only name brand cables!

 

[v1pe]

Reversible plug, nuff said.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

Love it. Used a phone on it for the last 3 years. I love the fact my phone can charge from 20% to 80% in 30 or so minutes. I'm a believer.

Good to hear, redoing my kitchen so thinking of adding outlets with USB-A and C connections. Read there’s still a lot of issues with standardization though and that using the wrong cord can fry the device your charging so just wanted to get other input.

 

[Josh Kifer]

I grabbed car chargers and outlet chargers for my OnePlus 6T and love it...

 

[pltrgyst]

....using the wrong cord can fry the device your charging....

How's that? 5vdc is 5vdc -- current draw is determined by the device, not the charger. Non-usb-c devices should not be at any risk unless the user has older, non- usb-c 3.1 compliant cables.

For the kitchen, I'd go usb-c only, and buy appropriate cables.

 

[ReallyGoodUsername]

How's that? 5vdc is 5vdc -- current draw is determined by the device, not the charger. Non-usb-c devices should not be at any risk unless the user has older, non- usb-c 3.1 compliant cables.

For the kitchen, I'd go usb-c only, and buy appropriate cables.

Not sure, not an electrician, just read it on half the articles/blogs I read about technology.

 

[rowlin]

You watch your filthy mouth about cassette players, OP!!!!

 

[CdnBeerLover]

Might be an issue if you use an adaptor that converts a micro-usb to type c, since it might allow a type-c device to pull more power through an older cable than it's rated to handle. When I was looking at one of these yesterday, the power rating of the cables I have is something that didn't cross my mind (ended up buying a proper cable anyways).

https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Resistor-MacBook/dp/B01AHKYIRS

 

[Quicksilver-75]

Love it this far for my Motorola Z2. It's design seems to give a bit more protection and longevity over its predecessor. And because it's flippable it doesn't cause the cable to fray one way from repeated use.

 

[Hot Nuts]

Have a usb-c port in my Jeep. Fast charging and I really like not having to fumble with it to try to get it in the right away.

 

[Schmendr1ck]

I've been using USB-C for about 3 years now. It's so much better than micro - reversible, and no little clips to wear out over time. I've had multiple devices with micro USB become unusable when the charging jack became so loose that it would no longer charge. This has never happened with USB-C.

USB-C cables purchased from Amazon have been consistently reliable in spite of not always technically meeting the standard.