When do you think USB-A will be discontinued and USB-C becomes the standard for all?

[Jayro]

It also doesn't help that USB "standards" are looser than an e-girl. The specs should be tightened up, so shit like my laptop having a "USB type C port on the USB 2.0 bus" deception doesn't happen. I was excited to see it had a USB C port, but after running a few speed tests... it's on the SHARED USB 2.0 bus with the SD card reader (also unaccaptable). It might as well just be a USB type A port, as I could at least plug in a mouse there without the need for an adapter.

 

[subcon959]

If some stranger had told me in 1984 that by 2024 not only would we not be flying around in cars but we would still be dealing with crappy cables, I would've shouted *pedo* and run to my parents. But I also wouldn't have believed it.

 

[M7L7NK7]

253 days

 

[console]

I already know about USB-C and upset me little bit. I already bought USB A to USB C adapter and USB C to USB A adapter from Amazon and Newegg to solve my problems when I need to use USB A/C if other is full in use it.

I think future will be keep balance in 80% for USB A ports and 20% for USB C ports for many years. But I prefer USB A over USB C because more stronger hold won't loose in port.

Problem with USB C is more fragile can get break down more easily than USB A. My dad phone had USB C port is worn out after 3 years and now loose inside unable to charge battery. He force to do little force bent left or right to get battery charge but slower due to loose inside USB C port.

USB C is worst than USB A. I just want to warning everyone about USB C don't last longer than USB A means it will tear / wear down faster than USB A. USB A ports are stronger last more longer years (10 years and still counting...) to use more often than USB C ports.

I had my old HP desktop (Windows 7) have all USB A ports and never have USB C port, now over 10 years and 5 months running without problems! Very solid for all USB A ports have zero problems and never loose. Still very stronger keep going and going after 10 years. Anyone surprise? That's what I did experience myself on USB A ports for many years. Zero problems after 10 years!

 

[Magsor]

I can't wait for USB-D because good USB-C cables are hard to come by. CAT6 is a better standard that way I can rely on it. I have trown away half the ones I come across.

 

[BigOnYa]

I can't wait for USB-D because good USB-C cables are hard to come by. CAT6 is a better standard that way I can rely on it. I have trown away half the ones I come across.

You mean this: (Not real but funny)

 

[Marc_LFD]

You mean this:
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Then it becomes known as the USB-X or USB-Plus cable depending how you look at it.

I'm hoping USB-C is here to stay for years to come, I honestly don't like the look of that.. thing.

 

[BigOnYa]

Then it becomes known as the USB-X or USB-Plus cable depending how you look at it.

I'm hoping USB-C is here to stay for years to come, I honestly don't like the look of that.. thing.

It's not real anyways, notice the date, was somebody's April fools. If you read it, some of the key words are 1tb/sec speeds, 1.21GigaWatts of power-(Back to the Future), then funny at the end, Samsung claims it will release it "before Apple does"

 

[JuanMena]

You mean this:
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...so, *clears throat* another new standard?
*facepalm*

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You mean this:
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Suddenly reminded me to that Existenz movie and their body holes

In that movie, people penetrates each other to play GoldenEye or something. Holy shit movie predicted the future!!1

 

[johnapplebottom]

As great as USB-C is, I can't see USB-A going anywhere as it is used everywhere and even in 3, 5, and 8 years time it'll still be used, but in 10 years time? Maybe, I guess.

I don't have anything against USB-A as I use it daily as well as USB-C at home and on the road. What do I mean against? Some or a few people are really unhappy USB-A is the standard, that's why.

I give it another 3 years tops before its phased out tbh, Tech advances too quickly for it to stay around forever.

 

[Jayro]

When they start removing them from motherboards and give us a shitload of type C ports instead. Disappointed mine only came with 1, and a header for another.

 

[SylverReZ]

With the removal of USB-C, this will make it difficult for older devices with other USB types to be connected. Even with an adapter, this might cause some connectivity problems.

 

[linuxares]

I actually don't think the USB-A will go anywhere. It feels like it's the "default port" for everything that isn't power hungry.

 

[Jayro]

With the removal of USB-C, this will make it difficult for older devices with other USB types to be connected. Even with an adapter, this might cause some connectivity problems.

The only issue I've come across is some connector adapters that go from type C back to type A is one side is usb 2.0 and the other side is USB 3.0, and it can be hard to tell which is which since it's not marked.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I hope USB A connectors will still be the standard on PC's and laptops for a very long time. The bigger connectors are a lot more durable then the smaller USB C ones. And if they break, the chances are that they are easier to replace because most of them are still through-hole parts.

All of my PC's and laptops only have USB A. Except one or two of them they are all even still USB 2.0

The only things that have USB C are the smartphone and the Nintendo Switch + gamepad.

Type A 3.0 connectors are anything but durable, they lose connection every time you touch the cable.
I can't wait for Type A to go away.

 

[SylverReZ]

Type A 3.0 connectors are anything but durable, they lose connection every time you touch the cable.
I can't wait for Type A to go away.

Its probably because you have cheap cables with shitty shielding.

 

[Jayro]

Its probably because you have cheap cables with shitty shielding.

LTT/Anker drama aside, I still stand by Anker for all my USB cable needs. Best quality and reliable cables I've ever owned. Nintendo also makes amazing USB C cables.

 

[linuxares]

LTT/Anker drama aside, I still stand by Anker for all my USB cable needs. Best quality and reliable cables I've ever owned. Nintendo also makes amazing USB C cables.

Just make sure their aint malicious cables ;D

 

[jeffyTheHomebrewer]

Eh, I give USB-A about 10 years before being majorly phased out, but I feel like adapters for it will still be made for decades upon decades.

 

[linuxares]

I don't know man... most are still USB-A. I mean look at the latest Z790 from Asus ROG. Just two USB-C

https://rog.asus.com/motherboards/rog-strix/rog-strix-z790-i-gaming-wifi-model/spec/