The new MacBook

Re:The new MacBook by afandian on Monday March 09, 2015 @01:58PM (#9172520)

I've not read those docs (sorry) but what if I want to run DisplayPort for my monitor and simultaneously plug in an external USB drive? Can a single line switch between protocols?

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Re:The new MacBook by mmastrac on Monday March 09, 2015 @02:00PM (#9172533)

Yes you can. IIRC you can run USB3.x-speed devices and one alt-mode over a single line.

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Re:The new MacBook by lsaferite on Monday March 09, 2015 @03:46PM (#9173471)

They will be able to MUX two DP lanes onto two of the USB SS lanes and keep one for USB 3.1 as well.

Also, there are dedicated wires for USB 2.0 as well that are separate from the SS lanes.

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