New ask Hacker News story: Ask HN: Why aren't there any USB-C hubs with only USB-C connectors?
Ask HN: Why aren't there any USB-C hubs with only USB-C connectors?
5 by epistasis | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Since the introduction of USB-C, I have looked for the USB-C analog of the venerable USB-A hub: multiple expansion ports with a single connector back to the host computer. My application is being able to plug in multiple USB devices with USB-C cables. I can find guns with USB-C to multiple USB-A ports, but then I lose the benefit of being able to plug in the connector on the first try, without trying three orientations. The only USB-C "hubs" I can find are expensive docking stations that have Ethernet, HDMI, etc. but do not significantly expand the number of USB-C ports. Is there a technical reason for this, or is it just a product marketing choice by manufacturers?
5 by epistasis | 2 comments on Hacker News.
Since the introduction of USB-C, I have looked for the USB-C analog of the venerable USB-A hub: multiple expansion ports with a single connector back to the host computer. My application is being able to plug in multiple USB devices with USB-C cables. I can find guns with USB-C to multiple USB-A ports, but then I lose the benefit of being able to plug in the connector on the first try, without trying three orientations. The only USB-C "hubs" I can find are expensive docking stations that have Ethernet, HDMI, etc. but do not significantly expand the number of USB-C ports. Is there a technical reason for this, or is it just a product marketing choice by manufacturers?
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