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[–] egonallanon@lemm.ee 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I say we bring back barrel Jacks for all devices. None of this transferring data and power nonsense.

[–] mipadaitu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The problem is that without any data line, you can't negotiate voltage, which makes a single standard for all devices difficult.

[–] Damage@feddit.it 1 points 1 month ago

Tbf you can relatively easily transmit power and data on the same conductor