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USB inventor explains why the connector was not designed to be reversible (www.pcgamer.com)
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[–] 15 points 3 years ago (1 child)

Mini is fine. Micro is very close to being symmetrical that it might as well be. For cables that small, reversible is the way to go.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 years ago*

    My biggest problem with those was that mini didn't have a strong enough friction fit and would become loose easily, and micro would wear down and break so easily. Luckily it seems that USB C has all the right qualities. It's symmetrical but reversible, it's durable, it clicks into place well, and it's form works well on desktop, laptop, and mobile equally.

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