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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by qwerty456127 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @03:14PM (#24655054)
> The Switch and Switch Dock are not USB-C devices.

Why? Why was it so hard for them to implement USB-C the proper way? Why were they allowed (and why did they want) to use patented USB-C plugs if they didn't want to actually implement USB-C? The only explanation I can come up with is they intended to earn money from repairing.

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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by QuercusMax on Thursday October 01, 2020 @03:40PM (#24655339)
Simpler than that - they don't want others to produce Switch-compliant accessories which compete with their own.
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by qwerty456127 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @03:43PM (#24655370)
Why use a standard connector then? Why not use a proprietary one? The USB-C connector itself is far from perfect and I can see no reason to use it if actual compatibility is not what you seek.
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by hobofan on Thursday October 01, 2020 @03:51PM (#24655474)
Because with a standard connector they could use existing cheap suppliers for that part? And apparently one that was too cheap to properly implement the standard.
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Re:USB-C was supposed to simplify our lives, but instead it’... by qwerty456127 on Thursday October 01, 2020 @05:04PM (#24656126)
Why choose the USB-C connector standard then? There are many alternatives which can be cheaper, better and less confusing this way.
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