The move to USB-C is actually great for compatibility across machines. Europe has a directive for companies to implement USB-C to reduce e-waste from chargers.
This. Biggest benefit of USB-C on Laptops to me is not the charger, but the docking station. I have used my 2019 Dell USB-C Dockingstation on various Macbooks AND my MacMini. Plus, modern Monitors are basically USB-C Hubs/Docks and universally compatible with each Laptop. I remember 10-15 years ago when every manufacturer had its own, proprietary dock solution.
At the cost of soldering new usb ports every couple of years (a couple hundred from a local tech) because they are extremely fragile. Fine for phones, I hate it on my laptop.
On top of that, the gan chargers are made as small as possible and overheat all the time. Modern, sleek, enshitified - just like our software!
Never had either of these problems across phones or laptops. What kind of GaN charger are you using that has problems with overheating?
And even in that case, USB-C chargers and cables are available everywhere, unlike proprietary laptop chargers, If the ports are dying on you though, I don't know what to tell you. They seem fine on phones, so I can't see what the problem would be on laptops, unless there are specific models that just have horrible ports.
I've got an M1 Macbook Pro for the last 2 years and plug and unplug the USB-C ports multiple times a day for charging and other stuff. Those ports are all still going strong.
littlecranky67|3 months ago
sgc|3 months ago
On top of that, the gan chargers are made as small as possible and overheat all the time. Modern, sleek, enshitified - just like our software!
Telaneo|3 months ago
And even in that case, USB-C chargers and cables are available everywhere, unlike proprietary laptop chargers, If the ports are dying on you though, I don't know what to tell you. They seem fine on phones, so I can't see what the problem would be on laptops, unless there are specific models that just have horrible ports.
Nursie|3 months ago
I used to have issues with the oldeer micro-usb ports, but since USB C came along I don't think I've had a single failure.
p_j_w|2 months ago
knifie_spoonie|3 months ago
I've had to replace a few cables, but have never had issues with USB-C sockets.