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  • DisplayPort Alt Mode 2.0 for USB-C devices allows for 16K display resolutions

    doggonedoggone
    elijahg said:
    Also I have no idea who is running the marketing department at the USB or DisplayPort consortiums, but they don't half know how to create consumer confusion. They recently renamed the much clearer names *twice* to a ridiculously unclear scheme:
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 using USB 2.0 style connectors (was USB 3.0, then USB 3.1 Gen 1),
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 also using USB 2.0 style connectors (was USB 3.1 then USB 3.1 Gen 2),
    USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 over Type C (was USB 3.2) 

    USB 2 can also run over Type-C.

    So most people just say "USB C cable" which in actual fact can be:
    USB A (2.0) to USB C,
    USB A 3.1 (or sorry, USB 3.2 Gen 1 or Gen 2) to USB C, 
    USB B (2.0 or 3.2 Gen 1 or Gen 2) to USB C,
    USB C to microUSB (2.0 or 3.2 Gen 1 or Gen 2),
    USB C to lightning,
    USB C to USB C,  
    Or most of the above with just the power pins connected.
    It's a real mess.
    Only USB C to USB C is a true USB C cable.  The rest are just adaptor cables to allow connectivity to legacy ports. 
    Agree on the nomenclature clutter, but probably reflects updates in the specifications. 
    watto_cobra

  • Should you upgrade to the 2020 iPad Pro?

    doggonedoggone
    I think the main question that really needs to be answers is whether Andrew has his sweater inside out.   :o

    Other than that I find the new magic keyboard with trackpad intriguing.  Given that most of the time the iPad is generally being held by one hand.  I find that annoying especially when reading.  Having a keyboard attachment that suspends the iPad seems very useful to me.  Cost aside it looks like a smart peripheral that could really bring the iPad closer to a laptops usefulness.
    GeorgeBMacwatto_cobra

  • Where is Apple going next with Services?

    doggonedoggone
    I think Apple will get more into the financial side of services.  They could literally buy Goldman Sachs and own a huge name in financial services as well as all the profits from AppleCard.

    Also other activities related to privacy.  Health is a big one but they have to navigate the myriad of health providers in the US.  However the tie in with devices that can monitor your health is pretty powerful.
    watto_cobra

  • US Supreme Court upholds VirnetX's $439M patent win over Apple

    doggonedoggone
    Apple should buy the company. It is publicly traded with a market cap of 384M it is less than the award is, even after todays 15% bump.  Apple buys them for their "IP" and doesn't have to pay the fine.  
    I know Apple does not want to give in to scams like this but in this case it is better to avoid future ligation with this company.
    If this is not what billions of cash on hand is for I don't know what is.

    jony0

  • Why did Apple buy up another $20B in stock at record highs?

    doggonedoggone
    Apple's dividends are not high enough to be a valid source of income.  I tend to view them as a bonus and reinvest them in AAPL.  Since my stock is in a 401K account I don't pay fees or taxes (yet).  Growing my holding 1-2% a year in addition to the long term stock growth is great.  Since dividends have started again, I have added about 10% more shares which I cannot complain about.
    When I retire I will probably move the stock into something more stable and that provides a decent income.  Until then I will ride the helter-skelter that is APPL.
    bageljoey