• egonallanon@lemm.ee
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    2 months ago

    I say we bring back barrel Jacks for all devices. None of this transferring data and power nonsense.

    • mipadaitu@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      The problem is that without any data line, you can’t negotiate voltage, which makes a single standard for all devices difficult.

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        2 months ago

        Tbf you can relatively easily transmit power and data on the same conductor