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      10-19-2020, 09:53 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by limeypride View Post
USB-C is more than merely the physical socket. Modern laptops and phones will provide charging solutions that include USB-C on both ends—it's a truly game-changing advance because of its versatility, throughput and charging capabilities. For legacy USB in your car, that requires either 1) a dongle to convert it or 2) that you use the older USB socket in the wireless charging bay.
You just nerded out on the value of USB-C. Totally agree on the game changing to the point that even Apple gave up their proprietary "lightening" and adopted USB-C. I've been on-board with USB-C for a couple of years now so it's inclusion in the 8-series was welcomed and runs my SSD in the console for high rez FLAC to drive the B&W audio. Granted it is just me in the car so I do not have to deal with passengers that need legacy USB connectivity. However, there are hundreds of adapters (and hubs if you need more than one) out there that will solve the problem.
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