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Joe Macker
Joe Macker
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opaone

Just to clarify, USB-C is a connector type. USB-1, 2, 3, 3.1, and USB-4 are signal and, sometimes, charging specifications. USB-PD, QC, Warp and various others are purely charging specs. All USB connectors other than USB-C are effectively obsolete. At a minimum you want a charger that is USB-C and supports USB-3.1-PD. Ideally it should support USB-4-PD and QC. If USB-A connectors are going to be obsolete, why do all new cars have them? Legacy auto manufacturers aren't known for their ability to keep up with technology. Just look at how they've let Tesla eat their lunch year after year after year. They're all scrambling to catch up.

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Reply to: Just to clarify, USB-C is a connector type. USB-1, 2, 3, 3.1, and USB-4 are signal and, sometimes, charging specifications. USB-PD, QC, Warp and various others are purely charging specs. All USB connectors other than USB-C are effectively obsolete. At a minimum you want a charger that is USB-C and supports USB-3.1-PD. Ideally it should support USB-4-PD and QC. If USB-A connectors are going to be obsolete, why do all new cars have them? Legacy auto manufacturers aren't known for their ability to keep up with technology. Just look at how they've let Tesla eat their lunch year after year after year. They're all scrambling to catch up.

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Lindsey_CA

You could also go with these USB charger outlet covers from SnapPower. You don't need to replace a regular outlet at all -- just the cover. They also have nifty switch covers that have lights at the bottom that are great to illuminate hallways at night, or serve as a nightlight, etc. We have the ones with lights in several places in our house, and we have the USB charger covers in the garage and in the kitchen. The outlet covers come in three colors: white, light almond, and ivory; as well as in regular duplex and decor styles. AND, right now everything is 20% off sitewide with code Fresh2020.

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Reply to: You could also go with these USB charger outlet covers from SnapPower. You don't need to replace a regular outlet at all -- just the cover. They also have nifty switch covers that have lights at the bottom that are great to illuminate hallways at night, or serve as a nightlight, etc. We have the ones with lights in several places in our house, and we have the USB charger covers in the garage and in the kitchen. The outlet covers come in three colors: white, light almond, and ivory; as well as in regular duplex and decor styles. AND, right now everything is 20% off sitewide with code Fresh2020.

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