porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 got my mom an iwatch. why in focking hell do you include a usb-c connection charger???. 5000 regular usb chargers around the house but no... you have to get all fancy and gay with this useless connection. fock off apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, porkbutt said: got my mom an iwatch. why in focking hell do you include a usb-c connection charger???. 5000 regular usb chargers around the house but no... you have to get all fancy and gay with this useless connection. fock off apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! USB C is faster (and can't be plugged in the wrong way) Poor people use USB A 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 1 minute ago, edjr said: USB C is faster (and can't be plugged in the wrong way) Poor people use USB A that's great. my mom is old. doesn't have usb-c connections lying around. at least give a little charging block with usb-c too. so annoying. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, porkbutt said: that's great. my mom is old. doesn't have usb-c connections lying around. at least give a little charging block with usb-c too. so annoying. When apple sold the iphone 11, they included a USB C brick and USB c lightning cable. With the iphone 12 and iphone 13, they include USB C cable only. You are 100% right, it is embarrassing the corners they cut. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted August 11, 2022 there are USB jokes. Problem: there are 27 competing standards Action: Create a single universal standard for all use cases Result: There are 28 competing standards I love how the first letter of Usb means “Universal”. They sure had a sense of humor Moral to the story: you can either have universal compatibility or you can just keep getting better. The best thing about standards, is that there's so many to choose from. The main guy behind USB recently died. At the funeral they lowered the coffin down brought it back up turned it over and lowered it again The introduction of USB: "there are too many plugs, we need one plug to do everything!" twelve thousand USB plugs later "there are too many plugs, we need one plug to do everything!" A computer-illiterate friend of mine calls the USB logo "The Cactus". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustinCharge 2,397 Posted August 11, 2022 usb-c is the future. at least until they go full wireless everything or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 11, 2022 Just now, JustinCharge said: usb-c is the future. at least until they go full wireless everything or something. All of our laptops at work have 2 USB C charging ports. Very nice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, edjr said: When apple sold the iphone 11, they included a USB C brick and USB c lightning cable. With the iphone 12 and iphone 13, they include USB C cable only. You are 100% right, it is embarrassing the corners they cut. im totally fine if they included the brick. but now i wanna throw a brick through the CEO's window Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted August 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, porkbutt said: got my mom an iwatch. why in focking hell do you include a usb-c connection charger???. 5000 regular usb chargers around the house but no... you have to get all fancy and gay with this useless connection. fock off apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can get a cable for $5 online delivered to your door. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 11, 2022 1 minute ago, porkbutt said: im totally fine if they included the brick. but now i wanna throw a brick through the CEO's window Get her a USB A watch charger and skip USB C all together. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=usb+a+apple+watch+charger&crid=VG6QBAB42RZH&sprefix=USB+a+apple%2Caps%2C199&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 Just now, Baker Boy said: You can get a cable for $5. this cable has the watch charger at the end. im sure i can go get one. but it's annoying. just make it so i can charge the focking thing out of the box. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 every focking $600 device should include anything i need to focking charge out of the box with a household outlet. is this so much to ask??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TommyGavin 790 Posted August 11, 2022 First world problems Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horseman 1,522 Posted August 11, 2022 Agree with usb-c, but, Apple products are horrible for a thousand other reasons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 11, 2022 1 minute ago, TommyGavin said: First world problems Do you know how many chinese kids had to commit suicide for porkbutt's mom to have an apple watch? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 3 minutes ago, edjr said: Do you know how many chinese kids had to commit suicide for porkbutt's mom to have an apple watch? eff them lil bastards. covid infested rats they are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted August 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, porkbutt said: this cable has the watch charger at the end. im sure i can go get one. but it's annoying. just make it so i can charge the focking thing out of the box. Where did you get it because Apple watches come with charging cables. I guess I don’t understand your problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strike 3,999 Posted August 11, 2022 I'm ok with them not including a charger. Everyone should have several already. They're a general purpose charger that works with everything. I'd like us to be more focused on recycling and not being wasteful. I get that large corporations look for ways to cut corners and make more money, but the only reason they feel comfortable cutting this out is that they know most people already have the charger. It's a win win for corporations trying to be better stewards of our planet. They can do that and make more money. Or offer the item at a lower price. Either way, I'm ok with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gladiators 1,904 Posted August 11, 2022 Relax. I'll leave one there for her this afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTSkiBum 1,596 Posted August 11, 2022 USB-C will be the standard for quite some time, both the European union and Brazil signed it into law which means the rest of the world will follow suite. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20220607-eu-to-require-single-charger-for-all-smartphones-to-combat-electronic-waste The EU member states and parliament on Tuesday agreed the text of a law imposing a standard charger for smartphones and tablets sold in the bloc, in a blow to Apple. For most portable devices the requirement for charging via a USB Type-C port will come into effect from late 2024, the European Parliament's press service said. Advertising The EU believes a standard cable for all devices will cut back on electronic waste, but iPhone juggernaut Apple argues that a one-size-fits-all charger would slow innovation and create more pollution. The bloc is home to 450 million people, some of the world's richest consumers, and the imposition of the USB-C as a cable standard could affect the entire global smartphone market. "This new law will make the lives of European consumers easier and will be better for the environment," said MEP Andrey Kovatchev, one of the negotiators. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam90sbaby 2,129 Posted August 11, 2022 45 minutes ago, edjr said: USB C is faster (and can't be plugged in the wrong way) Poor people use USB A This is the correct answer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 13 minutes ago, Strike said: I'm ok with them not including a charger. Everyone should have several already. They're a general purpose charger that works with everything. I'd like us to be more focused on recycling and not being wasteful. I get that large corporations look for ways to cut corners and make more money, but the only reason they feel comfortable cutting this out is that they know most people already have the charger. It's a win win for corporations trying to be better stewards of our planet. They can do that and make more money. Or offer the item at a lower price. Either way, I'm ok with it. yeah i have 5000 usb-A. i have a couple usb-c at my house and in laptops. no my 80yo mom doesn't have any usb-c around. so recycling and no waste??? now i have to go to store and get another usb-c brick. apple is the focking wasteful bastard!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 11, 2022 19 minutes ago, Baker Boy said: Where did you get it because Apple watches come with charging cables. I guess I don’t understand your problem. new watch came with round charger thing you lay watch on to charge. other end is a male usb-c. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baker Boy 1,485 Posted August 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, porkbutt said: new watch came with round charger thing you lay watch on to charge. other end is a male usb-c. Got it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonS 3,073 Posted August 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, porkbutt said: new watch came with round charger thing you lay watch on to charge. other end is a male usb-c. How long before libs start complaining about the use of the terms male/female to describe connectors on plugs and cables? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gepetto 989 Posted August 12, 2022 My new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 only has USB-C but did come with one USB-A adapter which I use for the mouse dongle (hate that word). It only has 2 USB-C and either are used with the charge cord as well. My only complaint though is it only has two. I know I can buy an adapter to plug more in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 559 Posted August 12, 2022 Apple shares are up 76,105.34% over the past 20 years because of stupid ass gadgets like these. "every focking $600 device should include anything i need to focking charge out of the box with a household outlet. is this so much to ask??????? No it isn't. I'd be pissed too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted August 12, 2022 8 minutes ago, easilyscan said: Apple shares are up 76,105.34% over the past 20 years because of stupid ass gadgets like these. Honestly, link please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easilyscan 559 Posted August 12, 2022 Just now, wiffleball said: Honestly, link please? https://www.buyupside.com/alphavantagelive/stockmultiyearcalccomputeav.php?symbol=AAPL&submit=Calculate+Returns Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,649 Posted August 12, 2022 I couldn't tell you what kind of cord I have if you put a gun in my head. Last court I got? I went to 7-Eleven you got me way too much. But all I did was try them all and find one that fit. Would definitely be cool if there was a universal link but I don't know. I don't know what they're thinking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLCKAA 412 Posted August 12, 2022 21 hours ago, porkbutt said: got my mom an iwatch. why in focking hell do you include a usb-c connection charger???. 5000 regular usb chargers around the house but no... you have to get all fancy and gay with this useless connection. fock off apple!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My takeaway is wondering why your mom needs an Apple Watch? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
porkbutt 864 Posted August 12, 2022 3 hours ago, MLCKAA said: My takeaway is wondering why your mom needs an Apple Watch? apparently it has a fall feature for older people....senses a fall...calls to alert people. also they can signal they need help by tapping on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reality 2,710 Posted August 12, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 10:03 AM, porkbutt said: every focking $600 device should include anything i need to focking charge out of the box with a household outlet. is this so much to ask??????? No, obviously, any other response is really stupid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edjr 5,587 Posted August 13, 2022 8 hours ago, porkbutt said: apparently it has a fall feature for older people....senses a fall...calls to alert people. also they can signal they need help by tapping on it. sonny! how do you charge this focking thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardcore troubadour 12,714 Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/11/2022 at 11:14 AM, Strike said: I'm ok with them not including a charger. Everyone should have several already. They're a general purpose charger that works with everything. I'd like us to be more focused on recycling and not being wasteful. I get that large corporations look for ways to cut corners and make more money, but the only reason they feel comfortable cutting this out is that they know most people already have the charger. It's a win win for corporations trying to be better stewards of our planet. They can do that and make more money. Or offer the item at a lower price. Either way, I'm ok with it. Recycling is a scam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites