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But everyone in the world uses the newest Macs and iOS devices and therefore has Airdrop, iCloud storage, and a Time Capsule w/802.11AC they don't need wires or external hard drives anymore.
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Apple didn't create USB-C, which was created by USB-IF, that Apple doesn't even sit on the board of. You can blame Intel/HP/MS and a few others though.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
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Apple didn't create USB-C, which was created by USB-IF, that Apple doesn't even sit on the board of. You can blame Intel/HP/MS and a few others though.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
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Apple threw one together to show that it can be done. There will be great looking docks and adapters for it. Also read that external batteries can charge it via the connector, how handy will that be. Hell, wouldnt be shocked if someone made a Magsafe like plug adapter.
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Apple didn't create USB-C, which was created by USB-IF, that Apple doesn't even sit on the board of. You can blame Intel/HP/MS and a few others though.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
USB-C is fairly new, you're most familiar with USB-A and USB-B, and some day, USB-C will be just as popular quite possibility, especially with devices getting smaller, thinner, etc.
As it turns out, Apple has been heavily backing USB Type-C. Documents detailing contributors to the USB Type-C specification reveal that Apple assigned 18 engineers to help build it alongside companies like Lenovo, Dell, and HP. That engineer count is second only to Intel (with 24 people) and just above Microsoft’s 16 assigned engineers. Apple significantly surpasses the amount of engineers assigned from Google (10), Dell (5), and HP (6).
Some of the engineers also work on interoperability inside Apple, which could suggest Apple may seek to use USB Type-C across its product lines in the future. It could raise questions for the future of both the Thunderbolt and Lightning: USB Type-C is similar in shape and size to Apple’s existing Lightning connector, and has similar capabilities to Thunderbolt. The idea of Apple dropping either sounds far-fetched right now, but the company confidently scrapped FireWire from fifth-generation iPods with video, and started to kill it from MacBooks in 2008 to much dismay at the time. If the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air arrives this year, Lightning will be celebrating its third birthday, and possibly awaiting its fate at the same time. For all we know, the same situation might apply to Thunderbolt, Apple’s current version of the one port to rule them all.
It’s not unusual for Apple to be heavily involved in forming hardware specifications — the company fought against Nokia to finalize the nano-SIM standard just in time for the release of the iPhone 5 — but the employees assigned from the company suggest Apple may well be planning to use USB Type-C on a future Mac. At least two employees work inside Apple’s Mac hardware group and Mac systems architecture group, and the rest are a mix of cable experts, product designers, and pure software / hardware engineers.
Some of the engineers also work on interoperability inside Apple, which could suggest Apple may seek to use USB Type-C across its product lines in the future. It could raise questions for the future of both the Thunderbolt and Lightning: USB Type-C is similar in shape and size to Apple’s existing Lightning connector, and has similar capabilities to Thunderbolt. The idea of Apple dropping either sounds far-fetched right now, but the company confidently scrapped FireWire from fifth-generation iPods with video, and started to kill it from MacBooks in 2008 to much dismay at the time. If the rumored 12-inch MacBook Air arrives this year, Lightning will be celebrating its third birthday, and possibly awaiting its fate at the same time. For all we know, the same situation might apply to Thunderbolt, Apple’s current version of the one port to rule them all.
It’s not unusual for Apple to be heavily involved in forming hardware specifications — the company fought against Nokia to finalize the nano-SIM standard just in time for the release of the iPhone 5 — but the employees assigned from the company suggest Apple may well be planning to use USB Type-C on a future Mac. At least two employees work inside Apple’s Mac hardware group and Mac systems architecture group, and the rest are a mix of cable experts, product designers, and pure software / hardware engineers.
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Belkin Announces New Line of USB-C Cables, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Mac Rumors
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Boom, quicker than expected!
Belkin Announces New Line of USB-C Cables, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Mac Rumors
Belkin Announces New Line of USB-C Cables, USB-C to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - Mac Rumors
$30 for a USB cable
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I have no problem with Type C, I'm excited for it. I was planning to make a thread about it but didn't, my issue is with the one single port. Notice the Chromebook google just announced has two type c ports, and two type a ports, and an SD card slot, and it costs $300 less.
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I have no problem with Type C, I'm excited for it. I was planning to make a thread about it but didn't, my issue is with the one single port. Notice the Chromebook google just announced has two type c ports, and two type a ports, and an SD card slot, and it costs $300 less.
The Macbook should have had one USB C port and the magsafe or two USB Ports
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Now most dicks on the internet leaving at home with mommy can dance a circle jerk about how cool it'll be to own.
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Some people with too much money will buy the Pixil, the gold Iwatch, etc. Its the same people who buy the Vertu Android phones.
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Pixel is good if you want something fast and live on gmail and facebook. I would never spend $1000 for it though. I like that it has an i5 CPU.
My wife still uses our Samsung Chromebook. It does everything that she needs. I've decided that it's too slow but I would never tell her that
My wife still uses our Samsung Chromebook. It does everything that she needs. I've decided that it's too slow but I would never tell her that
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