“In The Register’s estimation, the chances are pretty small that device makers will be prepared to build special versions of their products to cater specifically to the UK consumer, should the government elect to go its own way.”
That’s a diplomatic way of saying ‘the UK is once again showing the extent of its delusion and inability to recognize that they are just a small-ish country with little bargaining power’
I mean, you’re right about the delusion thing, but isn’t this law just attempting to piggyback off of the EU chargers law ?
Edit: I misread that title. I thought it was something like “UK to consider USB-C charging standard law”. Yeah if they are seriously considering anything other than USB-C they are delusional
I’ve seen a few comments on the BBC suggesting that this will stifle innovation because “a better cable could be designed”, but given USB-C supports alt modes, this seems like a daft argument to me.
“In The Register’s estimation, the chances are pretty small that device makers will be prepared to build special versions of their products to cater specifically to the UK consumer, should the government elect to go its own way.”
That’s a diplomatic way of saying ‘the UK is once again showing the extent of its delusion and inability to recognize that they are just a small-ish country with little bargaining power’
I mean, you’re right about the delusion thing, but isn’t this law just attempting to piggyback off of the EU chargers law ?
Edit: I misread that title. I thought it was something like “UK to consider USB-C charging standard law”. Yeah if they are seriously considering anything other than USB-C they are delusional
and if this needs to be the same as the USB-C connector the EU adopted.The consideration should be quick, “Should we use a different charging standard that the EU ? No”
If not they are seriously delusional
The whole discussion seems a bit pointless, what else other than USB-C would one use?
If apple had their way I bet it would be lightning.
I’ve seen a few comments on the BBC suggesting that this will stifle innovation because “a better cable could be designed”, but given USB-C supports alt modes, this seems like a daft argument to me.
I say we bring back barrel Jacks for all devices. None of this transferring data and power nonsense.
The problem is that without any data line, you can’t negotiate voltage, which makes a single standard for all devices difficult.
Good old proper steam powered crumpet fueled stiff upper lip ingenuity of course.
Britain rules the waves!