Hey guys, I am wondering how to go about adding USB C (USB 3.1 in the smaller form) to the front of my computer.
Has anyone figured this out?
I have found a couple of bay devices with USB Type C, but they don't really seem to be available anywhere.
I'd like to get it for the Galaxy S7 coming in a month or so. Is it even viable to get USB Type C on the front of my computer?
Yeah I think you're right.
Galaxy s7 is likely to have usb b port, due to compatibility issues with the current VR headset. At least that's what I've been hearing. So if I were you I'd wait until they announce the handset before committing to usb c ports if your sole reason is s7.
Wouldn't be too long til they announce it anyways.
Nice. Thank you.
Type C made for Mac
Type C brings a whole swag of stuff - its not just the new connector, so any expansion would have to be a PCI express card of some form, and probably not cheap.
Connector has to be high-data rated, so that requires thick, shielded cabling.
Cheapest way would probably be to buy a new motherboard that supports it, and then buy a USB-C extension cable if those exist to bring the port around to the front.
It is literally just a connector. A type C port or cable could be USB 2.0 or 3.1, just like type A. It might support USB PD 2.0 or it might not. All phones that use type C currently are USB 2.0 for example. The OP would probably want USB 3.1 but that has nothing do with type C.
If you just wanted the connector you can just buy a cable adapter from USB A to USB C for your phone then?
I'm not sure what you gain over the type A connector, which also supports USB 3.1? All it would do is restrict that port to type C devices when it could be used for both. USB 3.1 type A to type C cables work just fine (as long as they are certified). I have a Nexus 6P and type C is great - for the device end of the cable which is constantly being connected/disconnected. For the other end, I couldn't care less.
Ah yes, 3.1 type A to 3.1 type C sounds like an effective solution.
I suppose the only advantage is the form factor novelty. I've been thinking about getting a type C USB stick too but I wouldn't be using it that often anyway.
Fair enough. I dig novelty too. I haven't seen type C USB sticks but I do think the form factor would be handy there. As you were then ;)
I'd just wait, i bet the phone come with a USB2/3 adapter
Are you talking about something like this?
I can't seem to find them for sale either. Might have to wait a little while until they come to market.