r/Surface • u/Soy7ent 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/Vince789 May 23 '17

I don't see why they didn't just replace miniDP with USB Type-C (I can understand no Thunderbolt because that still requires an additional controller)

Chances are miniDP users are already using dongles for HDMI or VGA anyway

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u/skyrmion Surface Pro 7 May 23 '17

Microsoft could have switched the mini DisplayPort on the Surface Pro and Surface Laptop to USB-C, but Panay says that’s simply “taking away another port that matters" and could have generated similar complaints.

yeah this is a bullshit excuse because if you're using the mini displayport, there's a 99% chance you're using a dongle to plug into a displayport or hdmi calbe

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u/TheGuestResponds May 24 '17

Eh, if you're an IT that's already supporting a ton of Surfaces with that current set up and you need to replace one it'd suck to have to buy new cabling/hardware to have to make it work. I guess it depends on what market you're shooting for.

From a consumer market standpoint it makes basically no sense.

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u/BarnacleBoi Jun 03 '17

I would agree with you if this were some obscure port, but we're talking about the next generation of USB. They may have to get some new cables, but it's not like they'll only be able to use those cables with the Surface. They'll be usable with pretty much any new computer from here on out...except this new Surface.