Image: USB Type-C (left) compared to USB Type-A
MacBooks are one of the first products to incorporate USB-C
The sleek new design of the USB Type-C is thinner than any USB port seen before. This is what allows the same universal port you use for laptops to fit into smaller devices such as smartphones and tablets. This also gives technology companies the ability to make thinner designs for laptops and computers moving forward.
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Universal Compatability
The days of struggling to plug a USB chord into your computer have come to an end. Opposed to old USB designs, the new reversible design allows for the cord to plug in facing either direction. The USB-C is also backwards compatible with USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
The USB-C has one port that is universally compatible meaning that it can fit anywhere. This allows for one cord to be used in laptops, computers, smartphones, tablets and anywhere an older usb port is currently being used. Many new electronic devices are converting to use the USB Type-C design. Moving forward this will eliminate the need for multiple cords to power your devices.
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What is a USB 3.1 Type-C and how IS it better than previous USB designs?
Image: The Android M uses the universal USB Type-C port which is expected to expand usage over the majority of technological products moving forward due to its thin design and high versatility.
Image: USB-C design allows it to plug in facing either direction
The USB Type-C port is versatile due to its ability to transfer data fast and carry high power. The port carries up to 100 watts of power meaning it can power anything from smartphones to full sized products like laptops. Data on the port is also transferred at speeds up to 10 Gbps which is fast enough to display a 4k monitor.
USB 3.1 Type - C Explained
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