It is pretty flexible. But ethernet, displayport, 3.5mm, etc require an adapter. Plus, usb-c’s bandwidth is typically 40gbps max, whereas DisplayPort is 80gbps, for example. Not to mention that the number of ports is way lower than it used to be.
The Apples of this generation pictured all support DisplayPort alt mode, and Thunderbolt 3, through those USB-C ports. That means that you could use passive USB-C to DP cables that didn’t need active translation in the cable/adapter itself.
That means that you could use passive USB-C to DP cable
Precisely, you need to use an adapter and you’re already down a significant % of ports just plugging in a monitor. The ports in lots of laptop models are a joke and it’s baffling that more people aren’t laughing.
USB-C is awesome though. I carry one charger amd dongle for HDMI and ethernet. It serves my many devices including Steam Deck, phone and laptop.
It is pretty flexible. But ethernet, displayport, 3.5mm, etc require an adapter. Plus, usb-c’s bandwidth is typically 40gbps max, whereas DisplayPort is 80gbps, for example. Not to mention that the number of ports is way lower than it used to be.
Ethernet goes down USB C, 3.5 is built into the computer and Deck.
My point was that you require a physical adapter. You can’t plug in an RJ45 into a USB-C port.
The Apples of this generation pictured all support DisplayPort alt mode, and Thunderbolt 3, through those USB-C ports. That means that you could use passive USB-C to DP cables that didn’t need active translation in the cable/adapter itself.
Precisely, you need to use an adapter and you’re already down a significant % of ports just plugging in a monitor. The ports in lots of laptop models are a joke and it’s baffling that more people aren’t laughing.
It doesn’t serve my IEMs
With the new Mac, on the otherwise of the laptop there is a 3.5mm combo jack, so you can still use your IEMs and headphones.