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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by wslh on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:40AM (#24651335)
I agree completely and we should blame Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch.

Speaking about Thunderbolt via USB-C it is incredible to sit in my work desk, connect a single cable to the notebook and suddenly having a desktop computer with three external monitors, keyboard, mouse, and many other ports. I have not tried an eGPU yet but will be happier if thunderbolt evolves faster and gives more extensibility options to notebooks. I cannot forget to mention that another USB-C dongle that I use can also be connected to the mobile phone and converting the mobile phone into another desktop computer with mouse, keyboard, and an external monitor. Before USB-C and Thunderbolt you should acquire specific dongles for specific devices.

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by JAlexoid on Thursday October 01, 2020 @10:48AM (#24651460)
Until they manage to get Ethernet through that cable without a converter - it's no bueno.

As for an eGPU user - the issue with eGPU is the cost of setup, but Thunderbolt docks are also stupid expensive(above $200 for one). I built my eGPU setup for $350(PowerColor+RX550), as a good Thunderbolt dock is in the range of $300.

Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by ec109685 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @11:15AM (#24651843)
I have the Ethernet usb dongle hanging off my monitor, so it is one cable to my MacBook Pro.