Thread: Things That Kinda Suck About Modern Mobile Devices
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2014-12-13 , 00:02
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#44
Originally Posted by pichlo View Post
A single port - be it USB or some propriatary concoction - for charging and data connection is acceptable on small devices that are always slaves. Such as cameras or phones. It is a terrible idea on master devices like laptops and tablets.
If the port allows both charging AND usage of HUB at the same time (even if by 3rd party adaptor), then I can accept it on the explanation of size limitations.

Of course, if the port is also used for DVI video out, it should allow all THREE things to happen at the same time (video, USB-hosting and charging) to not be considered crippled design - I have no idea if such combinations are even possible, though. So, in such cases, big +1 for dedicated charging ports.

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