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    Is there a real need for USB Type C?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by techlife95, Jul 6, 2017.

  1. techlife95

    techlife95 Newbie

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    What do you guys feel? My laptop asus g551vw fy212t has no usb type c. Should I have bought a laptop with usb type c?
     
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    Only if you have any actual peripherals that use it. I personally only use it to charge my phone :D
     
    don_svetlio, Jul 6, 2017
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    I own HTC 10. So should I have bought laptop with usb type c?
     
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    No, phones can use USB type C to type A cables. USB C is still in its infancy.
     
    don_svetlio, Jul 6, 2017
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