I feel like so many of Apple’s products are headed towards USB-C outlets (eg. the MacBooks, recent Apple Watch charger, new iPad rumors, etc.). Does anyone know of a wall plug that can allow a couple or several USB-C ports though? I know there are plenty out there that can accommodate multiple USB-B outlets and maybe a single USB-C outlet. Is this more of a limitation with electrical capabilities?
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Multiple usb-c plug?
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USB-A is the common port (skinny rectangular), not B. USB-B is the one that printers and some hard drives docks and USB hubs and switches use (also often found on the backs of monitors). USB 2.0 B is sort of squarish and USB 3 B is that same squarish connector with an extra hump on top of it.
Anyway, rather than buy a new charger with multiple USB C ports, another option would be to purchase USB-A to USB-C cables. The A side plugs into your regular USB multi-port charger, the C side plugs into whatever is being charged.
The added bonus is that you'll always be able to charge your USB C devices from any available USB-A charging port anywhere.
Anyway, rather than buy a new charger with multiple USB C ports, another option would be to purchase USB-A to USB-C cables. The A side plugs into your regular USB multi-port charger, the C side plugs into whatever is being charged.
The added bonus is that you'll always be able to charge your USB C devices from any available USB-A charging port anywhere.
https://store.google.com/product/usb_c_dual_port_charger
But it all depends on what you're trying to charge. The USB-C connector/interface can be used to charge phones and very powerful laptops (basically below 10w to above 80w) and not every charger will do this.
But it all depends on what you're trying to charge. The USB-C connector/interface can be used to charge phones and very powerful laptops (basically below 10w to above 80w) and not every charger will do this.
I have three devices that use USB-C ports on them for charging.
All three came with a USB-A wall plug, and a USB-A-to-USB-C cable.
Yes, it will be nice when USB-C is the connector of choice on the charger end, too, but for now, just get a multi-A wall plug, and use A-to-C cables.
All three came with a USB-A wall plug, and a USB-A-to-USB-C cable.
Yes, it will be nice when USB-C is the connector of choice on the charger end, too, but for now, just get a multi-A wall plug, and use A-to-C cables.