Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 are here

Re:Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 ar... by rgersten on Thursday January 08, 2015 @01:26PM (#8857916)

As others have pointed out, there's a lot to be exited about. I definitely see this as a big step forward.

That said, I think the connector shape is flawed. I've seen too many micro USB connectors break off in phones because it's hard to make something that small strong enough for movement from the cable. I wish they would have chosen something closer to the lightning connector or magnetic for durability. I'd hate to have to replace the main point of connectivity of an ultra-thin laptop.

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Re:Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 ar... by bryanlarsen on Thursday January 08, 2015 @01:36PM (#8857989)

Type C was designed to be more durable than micro-USB.

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Re:Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 ar... by rgersten on Thursday January 08, 2015 @02:20PM (#8858302)

I'm sure, and there's probably a ton of other considerations that went into this design e.g. space savings in laptops, manufacturing costs, etc. I just really like not worrying about connectors breaking after replacing laptops and cellphones early because of broken power/micro-USB jacks.

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Re:Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 ar... by sliken on Friday January 09, 2015 @12:02AM (#8860852)

Microusb was designed to be more durable than mini-USB, but failed horribly at it.

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Re:Reversible USB Type C connector and 10 gigabit USB 3.1 ar... by cmyr on Thursday January 08, 2015 @02:34PM (#8858383)

From all accounts the connector is quite similar to a lightning connector.

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