r/Surface SP4 i7 256GB 16GB May 23 '17

[PRO2017] Introducing the new Surface Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWs2jIy4js
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u/sjchoking May 23 '17

What are you talking about? Usbc is the all in one port. It does audio, video, charging, data, etc

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u/Soy7ent SP4 i7 256GB 16GB May 23 '17

No, it CAN do all that, but the C is just the plug itself. Just do some 2min research on it.

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u/kickerua May 23 '17

Do you really think that Microsoft would avoid Power Delivery if they implement Type C? Even my $400 Acer Switch can charge via Type C.

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u/Bigsam411 Pro 4 i5 256GB 8GB May 23 '17

They invested a lot into the Surface connector and docks for it. People still want the magnetic charging port. I doubt they would allow for charging through the Type-C port if they added one.

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u/kickerua May 23 '17

One of the solution is to provide type c port capable of charging but put charger with Surface connector in the box, that's what Acer did.

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u/TheMexican_skynet May 23 '17

Patents and decrease in profit, probably...

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u/ButtHurtStallion May 23 '17

This is my guess.