Re:2016 Retina MacBook Pro Caveats
by ianburrell on Tuesday November 22, 2016 @06:51PM
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#3 is because the USB-C charge cable only does USB 2. It doesn't have all the wires that would be needed to do USB3 or alternate modes.
The reason is that USB2 cables are cheaper and easier to make longer. The charge cable is 2m and $19, the Belkin 1m is $22, the Belkin Thunderbolt 0.5m is $22, and the Belkin Thunderbolt 2m is $52.
Also, the charge cable is emarked and supports charging at 5A (100W). Regular USB C cables only support 3A and 60W.
The reason is that USB2 cables are cheaper and easier to make longer. The charge cable is 2m and $19, the Belkin 1m is $22, the Belkin Thunderbolt 0.5m is $22, and the Belkin Thunderbolt 2m is $52.
Also, the charge cable is emarked and supports charging at 5A (100W). Regular USB C cables only support 3A and 60W.