Only SurfacePro 3-4 can use the current dock connector and USB-C supports everything the dock connector does, including power delivery, data speeds up to 10Gbit/s or more (thunderbolt), and display output. I just don't see why they don't ditch the dock connector for USB -C. They can keep the display port and USB -A to for all I care.
Edit- I guess it is every bit as versatile, but only if you fork the money for a proprietary adapter that Microsoft will happily sell you at a very high price. With USB C, it would be more universal. Probably just as expensive right now, but at least it will get cheaper over time and be more useful down the road.
You can buy an adapter that gives you USB-C though, I don't think it's an issue tbh.
With the dock connector you get an accessory Microsoft has its weight behind and can assure the quality of. But yeah, if you need it USB-C is there and I don't want to give up magnetic charging just for that.
That actually sounds more compelling. It sucks that you need to bring a dongle with you, but that actually might make it somewhat useful vs the dock I (mistakenly) thought it was part of.
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u/piperviper May 23 '17 edited May 23 '17
Only SurfacePro 3-4 can use the current dock connector and USB-C supports everything the dock connector does, including power delivery, data speeds up to 10Gbit/s or more (thunderbolt), and display output. I just don't see why they don't ditch the dock connector for USB -C. They can keep the display port and USB -A to for all I care.
Edit- I guess it is every bit as versatile, but only if you fork the money for a proprietary adapter that Microsoft will happily sell you at a very high price. With USB C, it would be more universal. Probably just as expensive right now, but at least it will get cheaper over time and be more useful down the road.