Ask HN: USB-C Connector Mechanical Durability?
I recently upgraded and old Lenovo laptop to a new one which uses a USB-C charging connector. The old connector was a sturdy cylindrical/barrel plug, but the USB-C feels very flimsy. I believe the flimsiness is an intentional design choice for USB-C connectors, but it does not instill much confidence that it will last as long as the old one (many years), and that i can easily damage the female part of it (in the laptop, PITA to replace). Every time i plug my laptop into power and the power cable runs off the table, the connector is at all sorts of angles, with seemingly only 1/4" of plug body for mechanical leverage. What is people's experience with the longevity of the USB-C power connectors vs the old barrel plugs? thanks! 4 comments on Hacker News.
I recently upgraded and old Lenovo laptop to a new one which uses a USB-C charging connector. The old connector was a sturdy cylindrical/barrel plug, but the USB-C feels very flimsy. I believe the flimsiness is an intentional design choice for USB-C connectors, but it does not instill much confidence that it will last as long as the old one (many years), and that i can easily damage the female part of it (in the laptop, PITA to replace). Every time i plug my laptop into power and the power cable runs off the table, the connector is at all sorts of angles, with seemingly only 1/4" of plug body for mechanical leverage. What is people's experience with the longevity of the USB-C power connectors vs the old barrel plugs? thanks!
I recently upgraded and old Lenovo laptop to a new one which uses a USB-C charging connector. The old connector was a sturdy cylindrical/barrel plug, but the USB-C feels very flimsy. I believe the flimsiness is an intentional design choice for USB-C connectors, but it does not instill much confidence that it will last as long as the old one (many years), and that i can easily damage the female part of it (in the laptop, PITA to replace). Every time i plug my laptop into power and the power cable runs off the table, the connector is at all sorts of angles, with seemingly only 1/4" of plug body for mechanical leverage. What is people's experience with the longevity of the USB-C power connectors vs the old barrel plugs? thanks! 4 comments on Hacker News.
I recently upgraded and old Lenovo laptop to a new one which uses a USB-C charging connector. The old connector was a sturdy cylindrical/barrel plug, but the USB-C feels very flimsy. I believe the flimsiness is an intentional design choice for USB-C connectors, but it does not instill much confidence that it will last as long as the old one (many years), and that i can easily damage the female part of it (in the laptop, PITA to replace). Every time i plug my laptop into power and the power cable runs off the table, the connector is at all sorts of angles, with seemingly only 1/4" of plug body for mechanical leverage. What is people's experience with the longevity of the USB-C power connectors vs the old barrel plugs? thanks!
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