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Comment by Patryk27

15 hours ago

I don’t follow - how are modules based on USB-C proprietary?

My Framework ethernet dongle works perfectly fine with a Mac that I use for work, for instance.

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naturalmovement  15 hours ago

I knew someone would ask this.

It is mechanically disagreeable.

The weight/shape of the module will break the USB-C port in short order because it is solely supported by the connector.

For instance, by bumping the spatula hanging off your Mac.

For that matter, USB-C are crap connectors, I don't care how many graphs and BS data you show me stating they're the most reliable connector ever. I do not believe it.

They're the only types of connectors I've seen damaged repeatedly, and the only one with which I've personally experienced damage, and I've been using laptops since before many of you were born.

  • Patryk27  15 hours ago

    So you’re saying the modules have a suboptimal design for non-Framework laptops.

    Sure. But this does not make them proprietary, they work fine with non-Framework laptops as well.