USB Type-C: hard to present and bright future

The announcement of

 the new MacBook Apple on Monday if still quietly but slightly pushed us to the future, which will come in the next two to three years. There is no doubt that the appearance of port USB Type-C (abbreviated USB-C) - this is just the beginning. As part of this material, let's talk a little bit about the standard, as well as about its prospects.

So, MacBook - it is so far the only computer Apple, equipped with the new port USB-C. Personally, I have no doubt that behind this announcement in the near future followed by translation and other Macs on this standard. Analyst Ming-Chi Co. of KGI Securities said that until June will be shipped just 450,000 MacBook. And note, this is not due to a deficit of some individual components, Apple expects to see in the coming months, as the market will react, as innovation will treat customers.

That is why the update MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display has turned so predictable. Apple needs to wait a bit to most accurately assess the prospects for USB-C in their products. Probably, the new port will appear on the new apple computer models that will be presented later this year. They are unlikely to completely lose the standard USB, but the movement in this direction is definitely should be.

For the same reason Apple did not give up and from Thunderbolt. Standard, which promotes mainly through the efforts of Intel and most Apple, lately frankly stalled. It is good for professional use when you need to quickly transfer large quantities of data, but from the point of view of ordinary users is practically useless. The reason for that is the high cost of compatible hardware. Perhaps, Thunderbolt fate awaits FireWire, at least in the computers Apple. The possibility remains that the standard Save and continue to live in a Mac Pro - where it is really needed, although it is again important to only widespread USB-C and in a fairly narrow scope.

Moreover, as the podcast known blogger John Gruber, that Apple is at the origin of development USB Type-C. It is in Cupertino have created a new two-way connector and universal connector, put them on a standard USB 3.1. However, the policy USB 3.0 Promoter Group is that Apple is unlikely in the foreseeable future recognizes this fact. However, it is their invention, which became publicly available standard to be massive and not follow in the footsteps Thunderbolt.

Trump card USB Type-C - is versatility. For high-speed data added the ability to transmit power (100 watts and 20 volts), images with resolutions up to 5K and convenient two-way connector. No more need to equip a computer in several different connectors, as is happening now. Sufficient to establish the 2-3 port USB-C absolutely any custom problems will be solved.

In the MacBook Apple decided to confine one port - this really is not enough, but remember the original MacBook Air. The only difference was the presence of the connector Magsafe, except for a single USB. The public resented it long enough, but then resigned. But then it was a different time and wireless technology were not so common. In general, now, in 2015, it is really really do single-port USB-C, especially in such a portable solution, as the new MacBook.

Many users of Apple mobile devices at one time were just as dissatisfied with the appearance of the connector Lightning. Many accessories have become incompatible with the iPhone and iPad. However, for some years everything has been turned upside down and now there are very few opponents Lightning: accessories missing, and two-way connector is very, very convenient in everyday use. So it will be with a USB Type-C. Forget about contact plug into the connector on the third attempt.

When this USB-C supports USB 3.1 (Gen 1 from Apple), and the data rate is limited to around 5 Apple Gb / s, although all standard supports 10 Gb / s. In the latest version of Thunderbolt rate is even higher (20 Gb / s), but then the USB Type-C will not stand still and will continue to improve, while maintaining backward compatibility.

Ability to output video is also impressive. By means of a suitable adapter video can be output via HDMI, VGA or DisplayPort. The maximum resolution that can be obtained through the USB-C - 5K or 5120h2880 pixels. Among Apple devices such support only iMac display Retina 5K. However, the hardware limitations of the integrated graphics MacBook limit resolution more modest value of 3840 × 2160 pixels, which is too much.

Of course, a certain disappointment and even irritation causes the need to purchase adapters for connection of standard USB-devices or for output video. However, such is the fee for a piece of the future, which inevitably occurs. In a year or two and be sure - adapter you will not need to become available compatible equipment. In this case, USB-C allows you to simultaneously charge your MacBook and using the same port to transmit data and output video, all at the adapter!

Apple has managed to produce a set of adapters for very own "bite" prices, but the market will soon be flooded with Chinese counterparts, as well as proprietary adapters for all tastes from the more well-known manufacturers. USB-C has popularized the efforts of Google, which recently introduced a new Chromebook Pixel. Therefore, Apple is not alone in their efforts, and that means even more rapid adoption of new standards and greater choice periphery. Other computer manufacturers also catch up, rest assured.

In general, as with any new technology, USB-C while it is not quite convenient for daily use or take users some discomfort. But such is the fee for a gradual transition to a single standard and exactly the same ports on all devices. USB Type-C on forces to defeat all the other standards, becoming, if not the only, the most popular choice among manufacturers of computers and peripherals, from drives to monitors.

What will happen next? And then Apple, should probably submit Lightning cable with connector USB-C. After a gradual implementation of the standard in other Mac computers should calculate and update Thunderbolt Display, which now was incompatible with the MacBook. That alone will not Thunderbolt, and monitor connector USB-C, in this there is no doubt. It remains only to be patient and go through this period of transition in the coming years. USB-C for the future, and this is very hard to argue.

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