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Originally Posted by JSWolf
In my case, I would have to carry another cable if it was USB-C. So here's hoping it's not USB-C.
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I carry a USB-A to micro USB cable in the laptop bag in case I want to charge or transfer data.
I do have a few things that use mini-USB and some even use USB-A, as well as some using USB-3 versions of B and micro. However those are not usually removed from the library.
I've nothing that uses USB-C. Technically it's an alternative that's laptop orientated as it does typically 20x charging power and 20V as well as 5V, video and an extra serial data connection as well as USB data. It doesn't actually do enough power for all laptop models, so was crippled when it was released.
It's not cost effective for memory sticks, mouse, keyboard, ereaders, wearables etc and adds nothing to the functionality. It's marginally useful for phones, tablets and HDDs. It's a bizarre idea to reduce the variety of ports on a laptop by combining laptop charging, video and regular USB transfer in a single connector. It's probably a passing fad on some laptops and phones.