Re:Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors
by wlesieutre on Monday October 18, 2021 @11:55PM
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Single connector, the 3.1 spec goes up to 5A at 48V. You need new cables with support for the higher voltages, but your "multiple plugs for more power" laptop is exactly the sort of device it's designed for.
It was announced earlier this year, so not in wide use yet. PDF warning: https://usb.org/sites/default/files/2021-05/USB%20PG%20USB%2...
Re:Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors
by jsjohnst on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @05:08AM
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I’ve not seen any manufacturer even announce they were going to make a supported cable yet, let alone seen one that does. I might’ve missed it though. This will only make the hell of USB-C cabling worse imho.
Re:Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors
by GeekyBear on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @08:33AM
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The USB Implementers Forum announced a new set of cable markings for USB 4 certified cables that will combine information on the maximum supported data rate and maximum power delivery for a given cable.
Re:Apple’s new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors
by wlesieutre on Tuesday October 19, 2021 @10:29AM
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Currently I think there aren't any, and the MBP will only get its full 140W capacity using the magsafe cable.
The connectors never get remotely warm .. in fact under max charge rate they're consistently cool to touch, so I've always thought that it could probably be increased a little bit with no negative consequences.