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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by cowmoo728 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:07AM (#24650925)
Except the switch doesn't actually use usb-c pd, it's a different proprietary thing that uses a usb-c connector.
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by greenshackle2 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:12AM (#24650983)
This is such a terrible design decision.
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by oblio on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:09AM (#24651769)
$$$
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by dathinab on Thursday October 01, 2020 @12:53PM (#24653259)
No it uses USB-C PD!

It's just incorrectly implements the switch to an alternate mode which it uses for it's duck which causes 3rd party docks to fry switches.

It's generally more sensitive in that alternate mode as it draws more power.

The dock itself is a different matter.

But the switch does implant USB-C PD just fine.

I'm frequently charging it with my laptop charger and many people do so as far as I know.

It's also why using a power bank with the switch works just fine.

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