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Now we just need iPod earbuds that are tangle-resistant.

The next version of the USB connector will accept the plug either way up, the USB 3.0 Promoter Group said Tuesday.

The USB Type-C connector, initially intended for USB 3.1 and 2.0 devices, will be a complete redesign, the group said. It will be similar in size to the USB 2.0 Micro-B plug found on most modern cellphones, and will support scalable power charging. In comparison, the USB 3.0 Micro-B plug is wider than that for USB 2.0 devices.

The Type-C specification is up for industry review in the first quarter of 2014 and a final specification is expected to be published by the middle of next year. Participants in the review process will be sent a copy of the 0.7 draft of the connector specification.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/20689...both-ways.html

I love that about the lightning connector. It just plugs in.

The Gods are good.

Yet another standard greatly impacted by Apple's forward-thinking and innovation.

People will find a way to plug it in wrong.

The tech industry once again has Apple to thank. Thank you a based Apple.

Avoiding jumping on the Apple 'jerk, you really notice going from using a lightning plug to a regular usb.

Granted I don't plug things in other than to charge but I'll be damned if I wasn't hella annoyed that the normal usb plug didn't go in right the first time.

Like, it's 20-fucking-13 this shouldn't have been an issue for the past decade or so.

Reversible USB cables already exist, but glad it's becoming a standard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5F7U47CqqU

How long until circular plugs?

thank fuck. that comic in the op is too true, lol

Originally Posted by ThoseDeafMutes

How long until circular plugs?

dude, spoiler tag that shit

Originally Posted by heliosRAzi

Lol what is this from?

Originally Posted by ThoseDeafMutes

How long until circular plugs?

gotta fit on those cell phones, bro

Originally Posted by Thatonemoor

Lol what is this from?

Metal Gear Rising

Originally Posted by malfcn

People will find a way to plug it in wrong.

This shit doesn't even plug in sideways. WTF???

You would think by now that this would be the standard already. smh

No more 99/1 50/50 chance of plugging it in wrong.

Originally Posted by Thatonemoor

Lol what is this from?

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance. Go play it now

Originally Posted by heliosRAzi

Metal Gear Rising Revengeance. Go play it now

Waiting for the PC port. Any day now, I'm sure.

Poor Thunderbolt. We hardly knew ye.

Originally Posted by AgentWhiskers

Yet another standard greatly impacted by Apple's forward-thinking and innovation.

Now to charge 40 dollars for a 2 foot cable

So end of next year at the earliest? Better late then never I suppose.

Originally Posted by Escape Goat

gotta fit on those cell phones, bro

bad idea, people will just jam them into the headphone jack.

For phones, wireless charging and wireless sync is even better. Don't plug anything in!

Great so no BC

Originally Posted by Escape Goat

Now we just need iPod earbuds that are tangle-resistant

I figured this out one day. Know the little piece that connects both the wires together? Move that all the way up near the buds and connect. Next, put the buds in your pocket FIRST, then put the rest of the wire in. When you pull them out by the wire they should be untangled, or at least not a mess.

Back on topic, being able to flip both ways seems good, but it sounds like it might be a bit thin to just fumble around and find in the back of the pc with.

Its true

Originally Posted by rokkerkory

Great so no BC

nobody misses the serial, SCSI, LPT1, PS/2, or game port. :P

Originally Posted by Escape Goat

The side with the USB logo is the top side.

You're welcome.

Originally Posted by Sixfortyfive

The side with the USB logo is the top side.

You're welcome.

What if it has a logo on both sides?? One of mine actually does

You know what this USB needs, is awesome magnetic stuff to lock it in place. That would be cool.

Originally Posted by trinest

You know what this USB needs, is awesome magnetic stuff to lock it in place. That would be cool.

the magsafe chargers are an amazing feature for macs. not usb but seriously wonderful

An easier way is that you can feel the engravings with your thumb when you have the right side.

Of course that never helps when you don't know which side the switch is positioned. Like with PC's and vertical USB slots. :\

So are people going to flip their shit cause they have to use adapters on existing equipment like they did when Apple changed their connectors? Doubt it...

Originally Posted by Souless_PJ

So are people going to flip their shit cause they have to use adapters on existing equipment like they did when Apple changed their connectors? Doubt it...

Be less passive aggressive and say what you want mate, I have a feeling it's something hilarious.

Originally Posted by freenudemacusers

bad idea, people will just jam them into the headphone jack.

i had an older gentleman come into work recently asking for some help as he had taken to chiseling his ipad 30-pin port to try to fit a hdmi plug.

Originally Posted by Sixfortyfive

The side with the USB logo is the top side.

You're welcome.

Some devices actually have the port upside-down, you know.
Also what about vertically aligned USB ports?

Originally Posted by Notrollious

the magsafe chargers are an amazing feature for macs. not usb but seriously wonderful

I'll say. such a simple feature and I was so happy when they added it to the MS surface.

Then I was disappointed because trying to plug in the power supply to an MS surface is fucking HARDER than plugging in 3 usb cables at once in the dark. WTF MS.

Why not this? Up, down, sideways, there's no way it won't go in.

Those comics could not be any more true.

Title was a wasted opportunity for a "goes both ways" joke.

This is a bit less useful on the micro USB size because I imagine most people know which way it plugs into their phone/device, and it's obvious which way round the plug currently is because you can see it. neither of these things are really true with the phat USB slots.

Originally Posted by crimsondynamics

Why not this? Up, down, sideways, there's no way it won't go in.

You'd need another connector for ground. And those jacks and plugs have tons of problems ranging from signal degradation to cable stress to low tolerance for variation.
Hell, I've never gotten one of the mini jack / optical combination shits to work.

Originally Posted by hateradio

Poor Thunderbolt. We hardly knew ye.

There is still a great deal of use for thunderbolt. Both it and USB can live side by side.

Originally Posted by crimsondynamics

Why not this? Up, down, sideways, there's no way it won't go in.

Bzzz bzzz bbbtbbttbzbzzzbbz bbzzzzz

Is this a reason to hold out on a new PC?... not really, is it?

Originally Posted by Sixfortyfive

The side with the USB logo is the top side.

You're welcome.

Nope.

What USB is still a thing? What is this early 2003?

Originally Posted by Bomber Bob

What USB is still a thing? What is this early 2003?

You don't use USB?

Originally Posted by Bomber Bob

What USB is still a thing? What is this early 2003?

Are you serious? Or just too cool for usb?