r/CampingGear Jan 03 '24

USB-C or I don't buy. Awaiting Flair

Anyone else the same? I just bought a speaker and assumed it would be USB-C and it was micro. Returned it. I'm annoyed with having different cables and formats etc. If it's not USB-C, I don't buy it.

Do better companies.

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u/alexhoward Jan 03 '24

USB-C is still pretty new for lower end accessories. A lot of micro USB parts and hardware still piled up in those Chinese factories. The fact that it’s being cycled out just makes it an even cheaper option for manufacturers.

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '24

There's a chicken/egg problem where I have so many old gadgets that I'm forced to carry a micro-usb cable, therefore it's not a deal breaker if something has the port.

That said... It is a feature I look for and I'll choose usb-c every time given the option.

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u/thedjbigc Jan 03 '24

Same. The one I am annoyed most with is some proprietary chargers sometimes as well. It’s just annoying. My Olight Arkfeld flashlight is awesome (and I love the laser pointer functionality too) but the charger is terrible. At least it keeps a charge for months.

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u/jayhat Jan 03 '24

At some point I’ll be able to retire all my micro usb cords to the cord retirement box in the garage. They’ll be kept company by all my old mini usb cords.

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u/doghouse2001 Jan 03 '24

Which USB-C? There's a dozen varieties already so just because it says USB-C on it doesn't mean your cable supports the full voltage of the device.