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Reversible Type-C USB Connector Ready For Production

Posted by Soulskill on from the it's-never-the-facing-the-right-way-on-the-first-try dept.

orasio writes: One of the most frustrating first-world problems ever (trying to connect an upside-down Micro-USB connector) could disappear soon. The Type-C connector for USB has been declared ready for production by the USB Promoter Group (PDF). "With the Type-C spec finalized, it now comes down to the USB-IF to actually implement the sockets, plugs, cables, adapters, and devices. The problem is that there are billions of existing USB devices and cables that will need adapters and new cables to work with new Type-C devices. It’s a lot like when Apple released the Lightning connector, but on an even grander scale. Further exacerbating the issue is the fact that China, the EU, and the GSMA have all agreed that new mobile devices use Micro-USB for charging — though it might be as simple as including a Micro-USB-to-Type-C adapter with every new smartphone."

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  1. ... yas uoy ,elbisreveR by CaptainDork · · Score: 5, Funny

    .revelc woh ...

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    1. Re:... yas uoy ,elbisreveR by who_stole_my_kidneys · · Score: 4, Funny

      Down Vote, you made me think today....

  2. XKDC alrady out of date ! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    This is today's XKCD - and it's already out of date !
    http://xkcd.com/1406/

    1. Re:XKDC alrady out of date ! by jxander · · Score: 5, Funny

      Already covered... http://xkcd.com/927/

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  3. Re:Government selection of connector technoglogy. by FatdogHaiku · · Score: 4, Funny

    It was a great idea for the EU to legislate "One True Connection", because we now have "One True Connection" rather than eleventy-billion connectors, soon to be eleventy-billion-and-one connectors.

    I only need to connect my 'phone to charge it. I really don't give a shit if it's Micro, C-type, Mini or Purple Dildo shaped.

    All you need is one of these puppies:
    http://xkcd.com/1406/
    Also, if you have the Purple Dildo shaped connector and try to pass through airport security screening, you may have an interesting afternoon...

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  4. Re:Took the USB organization close to 20 years... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    The C connector supports USB 3.1 which allows up to 100watts of power transfer (enough to power smaller laptops).

    Now THIS is totally awesome. I can just plug my laptop into itself, and I no longer have to carry around that behemoth charging brick. That TOTALLY make it worth it.