USB of today (i think, idk what to title this ngl)

FlameChrome

FlameChrome

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    In the past few years USB C has gained of lot of traction and popularity for its all in one speedy port. Its even started (still some barrel ports) replacing the years of barrel ports we have had on laptops. So I question, why do most companies not try and at least mostly replace their usb a ports with usb c? There can be 3 usb a ports on a laptop, i can understand keeping one as usb a at the least for the "older" tech that still uses USB A, but just straight out sometimes not even including a usb c port or in my laptop making it power and display only port, is a bit of a low blow (specially when it also gives a hdmi port). Even putting USB A instead of C, you would think maying 3.1 at least, nah companies still say 2.0 (or whatever the last 2.0 was). Hard to have a universal port when its going in 5 different directions (just me being extreme btw). ANyways this wasnt meant to be a rant, whoops, but what you think about this? im curious on yalls thoughts
     
    I imagine part of it is a lot of users don't have/use USB C still, and I suppose another part is cost cutting. Why replace things on an existing product if it'll cost more, take dev time, etc? Not that I agree with that necessarily, but I wager it's part of it.
     
    FlameChrome said:
    so basically companies dont see a need to use usb a 3.0+ for the most part since it will just eventually lead to being replaced by usb c?
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    Perhaps within the next 10+ years. USB 2.0 ports are still common today, despite having been succeeded by USB 3.0+.

    It's going to take time to get everyone and everything off of USB A.
     
    i can see why its gonna take time to completely be replaced by usb c, but its a wonder why the default for all ports is usb a, you think one or two would turn into usb c sometimes but for the most part its all usb a
     
    FlameChrome said:
    i can see why its gonna take time to completely be replaced by usb c
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    I don't think you're on the same page as me in that regard. USB-A has been replaced, as has USB-B. There's a difference between being replaced and being phased out.

    FlameChrome said:
    but its a wonder why the default for all ports is usb a, you think one or two would turn into usb c sometimes but for the most part its all usb a
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    Patience. There are still far too many USB-A and USB-B devices out there in regular circulation and still getting manufactured. Backwards compatibility is a thing as well, and with many USB 2.0 devices continuing to be manufactured, it's important that the more-known standard to that specification is still implemented.

    Once Logitech and other manufacturers start making more I/O devices with USB-C output is when you will start to see more USB-C ports on computer than USB-A ports.
     
    The USB protocol is 25 years old (As of January this year) and USB-A (the USB we all know and love) and USB-B (Printer cables, generally) were the first types of connectors available. The problem with computers simply dropping the ports is that you've been selling these cables for 25 years - getting rid of the connectors altogether will leave a LOT of e-waste. While USB-A is only supported up to USB 3.1 (It's deprecated in 3.2 and beyond), it will be around for many several years to come, and once companies begin to phase it out you'll just see more adapters for the format, similar to OTG adapters. Apple is trying to do this, however it's not flying well with some people, and so far I don't think I know a regular Windows laptop that has no USB-A ports unless it's designed with thickness in mind.
     
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