Re:USB4 Specification
by TeMPOraL on Wednesday September 04, 2019 @12:23PM
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This argument can be used to justify any amount of wasteful production and environmental damage. It needs to die.
Prices are to some extent arbitrary. I'm pretty sure people with limited income would be able to buy devices with slightly more expensive cables just fine, especially if you remove the backpressure of a reduced capability alternative keeping the price higher.
Re:USB4 Specification
by simonh on Thursday September 05, 2019 @05:40AM
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Higher performance cables, with more robust materials, shielding, etc are almost certainly more wasteful and environmentally damaging than cheaper ones.
Prices are to some extent arbitrary. I'm pretty sure people with limited income would be able to buy devices with slightly more expensive cables just fine, especially if you remove the backpressure of a reduced capability alternative keeping the price higher.