Danielx64 Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 1 minute ago, Nik Louch said: Each new port/protocol spec seems to unify a few previous ones. What USB-C can do is astounding (IMHO) and unifies (or replaces) a lot of existing used ports in various use cases. But I'm certain something will come next What surprises me is that there are still PCI slots on skylake based motherboards...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skiver Veteran Posted September 15, 2016 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just now, Nik Louch said: Each new port/protocol spec seems to unify a few previous ones. What USB-C can do is astounding (IMHO) and unifies (or replaces) a lot of existing used ports in various use cases. But I'm certain something will come next Absolutely, I don't usually pay attention too much to this sort of thing but I've even seen talk of USB-C replacing HDMI. What I'd love to see (but never expect) is to see Apple come on board with agreeing on a universal standard regardless of device. So whether it's a PC, Macbook, iPhone or android etc. If that meant that we see Androids with Lightning port so be it, just whatever is the best fit for everything. There's no need for competition with this type of technology. Danielx64 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted September 15, 2016 Supervisor Share Posted September 15, 2016 6 minutes ago, Nik Louch said: Each new port/protocol spec seems to unify a few previous ones. What USB-C can do is astounding (IMHO) and unifies (or replaces) a lot of existing used ports in various use cases. But I'm certain something will come next I'm reminded of the XKCD comic: Dick Montage, margrave, +John. and 1 other 4 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted September 15, 2016 Veteran Share Posted September 15, 2016 I don't think we'll see them adding a lightning port to their Macbook range. One reason they removed it from the iPhone was to reclaim space. Swapping 3.5mm for lightning isn't saving space. It would be more likely they'd switch to USB-C on the computers or include a USB adapter in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 3 minutes ago, Skiver said: Absolutely, I don't usually pay attention too much to this sort of thing but I've even seen talk of USB-C replacing HDMI. What I'd love to see (but never expect) is to see Apple come on board with agreeing on a universal standard regardless of device. So whether it's a PC, Macbook, iPhone or android etc. If that meant that we see Androids with Lightning port so be it, just whatever is the best fit for everything. There's no need for competition with this type of technology. Yes, HDMI over USB-C is now possible. Amazing isn't it! And well, look. Go back to when Apple first put a proprietary port onto an iDevice - the iPod. Why? It got the industry on-board as there were no "standard communications port" into the device, the ability to rip music off unauthorized became significantly less easy to access. And it sparked a business model Skiver 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconian Guppy Posted September 16, 2016 Share Posted September 16, 2016 On 15/9/2016 at 4:23 AM, Andrew said: I don't think we'll see them adding a lightning port to their Macbook range. One reason they removed it from the iPhone was to reclaim space. Swapping 3.5mm for lightning isn't saving space. It would be more likely they'd switch to USB-C on the computers or include a USB adapter in the box. sure, it's 3grams worth of weight that could go towards a bigger battery /s Victor Rambo 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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