Thunderbolt the best port of all time?

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Rika_Furude 03/24/18 11:36:41 PM #1:	+ reversible + sleek + high bandwidth + enough power to charge a laptop + sexy + small form factor USB-C/Thunderbolt might be the best port ever made. I wonder if anything will succeed it other than some standardized magnet/wireless solution, or long range wireless --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898440082] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>+ reversible + sleek + high bandwidth + enough power to charge a laptop + sexy + small form factor USB-C/Thunderbolt might be the best port ever made. I wonder if anything will succeed it other than some standardized magnet/wireless solution, or long range wireless</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/24/18 11:40:55 PM #2:	HDMI <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898440290] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>HDMI</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/24/18 11:46:42 PM #3:	TheMarthKoopa posted... HDMI nah --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898440572] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote>HDMI</quote> nah</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
foreverzero212 03/24/18 11:46:46 PM #4:	The newest universal standard better be the best universal standard ever --- lions and panthers oh my <cite>foreverzero212 posted [p:898440579] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>The newest universal standard better be the best universal standard ever</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
halomonkey1_3_5 03/24/18 11:49:47 PM #5:	TheMarthKoopa posted... HDMI DisplayPort is better --- Billy Mays: July 20, 1958 - June 28, 2009 The Greatest <cite>halomonkey1_3_5 posted [p:898440694] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote>HDMI</quote> DisplayPort is better</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/24/18 11:52:07 PM #6:	halomonkey1_3_5 posted... DisplayPort is better Not until things actually start using it <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898440817] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>halomonkey1_3_5 posted...</cite> <quote>DisplayPort is better</quote> Not until things actually start using it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 12:14:34 AM #7:	You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898441836] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 12:15:33 AM #8:	TheMarthKoopa posted... halomonkey1_3_5 posted... DisplayPort is better Not until things actually start using it Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898441870] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>halomonkey1_3_5 posted...</cite> <quote>DisplayPort is better</quote> Not until things actually start using it</quote> Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/25/18 12:24:30 AM #9:	Tyranthraxus posted... Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years. Most people aren't high-end PC gamers HDMI 2.1 is better, anyway <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898442303] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years.</quote> Most people aren't high-end PC gamers HDMI 2.1 is better, anyway</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:24:46 AM #10:	Tyranthraxus posted... You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? "totally different" --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442323] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> "totally different"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:25:26 AM #11:	TheMarthKoopa posted... Tyranthraxus posted... Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years. Most people aren't high-end PC gamers HDMI 2.1 is better, anyway most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442356] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>Literally every pc discrete GPU and computer monitor has used display port for years.</quote> Most people aren't high-end PC gamers HDMI 2.1 is better, anyway</quote> most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 12:26:07 AM #12:	Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? "totally different" That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898442384] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> "totally different"</quote> That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/25/18 12:26:25 AM #13:	Rika_Furude posted... most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor Connected with HDMI <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898442401] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor</quote> Connected with HDMI</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:26:52 AM #14:	Tyranthraxus posted... Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? "totally different" That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is. explain it to us, o enlightened one --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442427] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> "totally different"</quote> That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is.</quote> explain it to us, o enlightened one</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:27:04 AM #15:	TheMarthKoopa posted... Rika_Furude posted... most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor Connected with HDMI nah, displayport --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442433] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>most people who use a computer or laptop use some sort of monitor</quote> Connected with HDMI</quote> nah, displayport</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/25/18 12:29:17 AM #16:	Rika_Furude posted... nah, displayport Displayport is an enthusiast-only thing. The average user will connect the HDMI cable that came with their devices to their monitors/TVs <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898442540] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>nah, displayport</quote> Displayport is an enthusiast-only thing. The average user will connect the HDMI cable that came with their devices to their monitors/TVs</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:32:07 AM #17:	TheMarthKoopa posted... Rika_Furude posted... nah, displayport Displayport is an enthusiast-only thing. The average user will connect the HDMI cable that came with their devices to their monitors/TVs unless their device came with displayport cords and not hmdi --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442668] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>TheMarthKoopa posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>nah, displayport</quote> Displayport is an enthusiast-only thing. The average user will connect the HDMI cable that came with their devices to their monitors/TVs</quote> unless their device came with displayport cords and not hmdi</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMarthKoopa 03/25/18 12:33:19 AM #18:	Rika_Furude posted... unless their device came with displayport cords and not hmdi Most things are bundled with HDMI <cite>TheMarthKoopa posted [p:898442726] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>unless their device came with displayport cords and not hmdi</quote> Most things are bundled with HDMI</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 12:34:25 AM #19:	Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? "totally different" That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is. explain it to us, o enlightened one Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898442788] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> "totally different"</quote> That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is.</quote> explain it to us, o enlightened one</quote> Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 12:36:15 AM #20:	Tyranthraxus posted... Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... Rika_Furude posted... Tyranthraxus posted... You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right? "totally different" That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is. explain it to us, o enlightened one Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster. no shit sherlock --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898442872] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>You do understand that thunderbolt is a totally different thing from USB type c and it is Intel proprietary while USB c is not, right?</quote> "totally different"</quote> That's not the only difference but clearly you don't know what thunderbolt even is.</quote> explain it to us, o enlightened one</quote> Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster.</quote> no shit sherlock</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 7:57:17 AM #21:	but seriously, the USB-C and Thunderbolt ports are way better than HDMI, DP, USB A or B, Lightning, etc --- http://www.imgur.com/oQHLBrx.jpg http://www.imgur.com/ah5IE8D.jpg http://www.imgur.com/USV84z9.jpg http://www.imgur.com/PSjlohO.jpg <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898453552] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>but seriously, the USB-C and Thunderbolt ports are way better than HDMI, DP, USB A or B, Lightning, etc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sad_Face 03/25/18 9:02:41 AM #22:	Tyranthraxus posted... Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster. Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing. --- imgtc.com/i/4HgTl0ebzq.jpg imgtc.com/i/60CWP2Gtlg.gif <cite>Sad_Face posted [p:898454859] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote>Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster.</quote> Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Anarchy_Juiblex 03/25/18 9:07:41 AM #23:	3.5 mm audio. Obviously it's not as capable as digital ports for data throughput but god damn it's been around and not going anywhere. --- "Tolerance of intolerance is cowardice." ~ Ayaan Hirsi Ali <cite>Anarchy_Juiblex posted [p:898455003] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>3.5 mm audio. Obviously it's not as capable as digital ports for data throughput but god damn it's been around and not going anywhere.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Rika_Furude 03/25/18 9:58:19 AM #24:	Sad_Face posted... Tyranthraxus posted... Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster. Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing. Usb c devices will work in a thunderbolt port but thunderbolt devices wont work in a usb c port. Tyran is just trying to start arguments over nothing --- Posted with GameRaven 3.4 <cite>Rika_Furude posted [p:898456515] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sad_Face posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote> Thunderbolt 3.0 has significantly higher bandwidth than USB C. Additionally, USB c devices use universal drivers and device identification requests. Thunderbolt uses only Intel drivers but as a result it has significantly advanced functionality and can support devices that USB can't such as video output and can access the motherboard bus to provide modular hardware extension as if the device was part of the system itself for much greater performance. Tl;Dr Thunderbolt = more powerful, more functional, Intel proprietary, not widely supported USB c = less powerful, open standard, backwards compatible with type A, generally just does what type A does but faster.</quote> Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing.</quote> Usb c devices will work in a thunderbolt port but thunderbolt devices wont work in a usb c port. Tyran is just trying to start arguments over nothing</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/25/18 10:01:36 AM #25:	Fuck yeah, makes you wonder why that wasn't the design from the beginning. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 2 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:898456615] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>Fuck yeah, makes you wonder why that wasn't the design from the beginning.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sad_Face 03/25/18 10:04:21 AM #26:	Rika_Furude posted... Usb c devices will work in a thunderbolt port but thunderbolt devices wont work in a usb c port. Tyran is just trying to start arguments over nothing That's all that matters as far as most people are concerned. --- imgtc.com/i/4HgTl0ebzq.jpg imgtc.com/i/60CWP2Gtlg.gif <cite>Sad_Face posted [p:898456713] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Rika_Furude posted...</cite> <quote>Usb c devices will work in a thunderbolt port but thunderbolt devices wont work in a usb c port. Tyran is just trying to start arguments over nothing</quote> That's all that matters as far as most people are concerned.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Error1355 03/25/18 10:06:54 AM #27:	HDCP makes HDMI suck. --- This life is just a game we play, that we can never win. But don't give up, no don't give up. <cite>Error1355 posted [p:898456804] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote>HDCP makes HDMI suck.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 03/25/18 10:38:43 AM #28:	Sad_Face posted... Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing. you can go from a Type-C device to a Thunderbolt port with an adapter. You cannot go from a thunderbolt to Type-C port. --- https://puu.sh/tcLsT/24f4611235.png https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:898458013] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sad_Face posted...</cite> <quote>Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing.</quote> you can go from a Type-C device to a Thunderbolt port with an adapter. You cannot go from a thunderbolt to Type-C port.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 03/25/18 10:52:52 AM #29:	Tyranthraxus posted... Sad_Face posted... Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing. you can go from a Type-C device to a Thunderbolt port with an adapter. You cannot go from a thunderbolt to Type-C port. USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 use the same connection, no adapter needed. I think some of the disconnect here is you're thinking of older Thunderbolt. --- Oda break tracker 2018- 2 (1) \| THE Ohio State: 11-2 \| Oakland Raiders: 6-10 Super Mario Maker Profile: 1237-0000-0073-02FE <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:898458582] in Is USB-C/T... [t:76450177]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tyranthraxus posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Sad_Face posted...</cite> <quote>Are thunderbolt ports compatible with Type C adapters? This is the most important thing.</quote> you can go from a Type-C device to a Thunderbolt port with an adapter. You cannot go from a thunderbolt to Type-C port.</quote> USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 use the same connection, no adapter needed. I think some of the disconnect here is you're thinking of older Thunderbolt.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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