USB-C Charging Cable: When I got this Galaxy Fit 3 watch, I mentioned that the magnetic charging cable has a USB-C fitting on the end. I ordered a pair of USB-C chargers for it. Today...

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

When I got this Galaxy Fit 3 watch, I mentioned that the magnetic charging cable has a USB-C fitting on the end. I ordered a pair of USB-C chargers for it. Today, I saw that I could have ordered a pair of USB-Type A charging cables for less money. I didn't like the idea of having just one cable to charge the phone, so now I have three. Where is standardization when you need it?

I hope this doesn't become a new trend - USB-C charging cables.

BebuLamar

USB-C is the new trend. New stuff will have the USB-C. The USB-A may be going away.

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

BebuLamar wrote:

USB-C is the new trend. New stuff will have the USB-C. The USB-A may be going away.

Not quickly I hope.
I have devices that are USB-A to C and A to B still.
I need the A on the source end, like the chargers and computer.

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

They have adapters for whatever to C or C to whatever… Easily found at Amazon

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Shellback wrote:

They have adapters for whatever to C or C to whatever… Easily found at Amazon

I have some......
I can adapt anything (USB) to anything (USB).
I still use the original cables though (A at the source).
For now.....

BebuLamar

USB-C charging is a requirment next year in the EU. So many devices will have USB-C
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20220930IPR41928/long-awaited-common-charger-for-mobile-devices-will-be-a-reality-in-2024#:~:text=Following%20Parliament's%20approval%2C%20EU%20consumers,obligation%20will%20extend%20to%20laptops.

nervous2 Loc: Provo, Utah

Jerry--Try the new MagFast USB-C charging cables. They're great!

RicknJude Loc: Quebec, Canada

I hope this doesn't become a new trend - USB-C charging cables.[/quote]

Even Apple has gone to USB-C cables on the iPhone 15.

BebuLamar

RicknJude wrote:

I hope this doesn't become a new trend - USB-C charging cables.

Even Apple has gone to USB-C cables on the iPhone 15.[/quote]

it's going to be the trend as the EU made it the requirement and thus manufacturers will make it for other countries as well.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I have so many cables - all different kinds, and all different kinds of adapters. Can't these electronic geniuses think more than one day ahead? All we need is one type of connector. Why do cables have Type A on one end and mini, micro, or C on the other end? I can guarantee that this isn't then end of it. After we "standardize on C connectors on both ends, there will be something different coming along.

Even HDMI connectors come in at least two sizes.

wireloose

My laptop has a usb-c charger, as does my iPad, my wife’s iPhone, anything new. They do charge much faster with the usb-c cord which will handle 60-100w

Canisdirus

USB-A is a Volkswagen Beetle.

USB-C is a Porsche Carrera

You already know who is going to win.

Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.

jerryc41 wrote:

When I got this Galaxy Fit 3 watch, I mentioned that the magnetic charging cable has a USB-C fitting on the end. I ordered a pair of USB-C chargers for it. Today, I saw that I could have ordered a pair of USB-Type A charging cables for less money. I didn't like the idea of having just one cable to charge the phone, so now I have three. Where is standardization when you need it?

I hope this doesn't become a new trend - USB-C charging cables.

Isn’t USB-C supposed to be THE standardization?
Just about all new electronics, from iPhones to earbuds and wireless speakers now use USB-C.
With all my devices I now have a large collection of USB-A and-C cables or adapters.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

wireloose wrote:

My laptop has a usb-c charger, as does my iPad, my wife’s iPhone, anything new. They do charge much faster with the usb-c cord which will handle 60-100w

This Galaxy phone is the first device that came with a USB-C to plug into a charger. Fortunately, I was able to buy a pair of Type-A cables.

I have many devices with a USB-C on the end that plugs into the device, but only the phone cable has C on the charger end.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Indi wrote:

Isn’t USB-C supposed to be THE standardization?
Just about all new electronics, from iPhones to earbuds and wireless speakers now use USB-C.
With all my devices I now have a large collection of USB-A and-C cables or adapters.

Yes, but not on the charger end. For all my devices, I plug a Type-A into the charger.

I suspect there are two different conversations going on here. Most devices have a C port, while most chargers have an A port.