Many of us will be happy to hear that the new Type C reversible USB will end the frustration of attempting to plug-in USB cables the wrong way, upside down, right side up, etc. Additionally, they will be happy to know that download times will be reduced, wattage tolerance will be increased and the new USB cable will be completely and totally compatible with updates. That’s the good news.

Are There Clouds Building on the Horizon?

As good as the above stated news is, there’s going to be a downside – isn’t there always? Somebody’s always got to rain on your parade. And sure enough, here come the clouds. Compatibility is a major concern when it comes to the various mobile devices in your collection. And whereas the new USB cables will be compatible with all products containing the new USB ports, and future updates, that is actually exactly where the problem lies. The new USB ports. What’s the problem? New USB cables – old USB ports!

Ready to Change out All Your Mobile Devices?

No, neither am I – not even for new and improved USB cable. Manufacturers of mobile devices are going to have to change all of the ports on their current devices; and of course the new devices yet to come will include the new improved, and smaller, USB port. We are talking cell phones, laptops, smart tablets, etc. That some mighty pricey endeavor, I don’t care who you are.

Relax, the new Type C USB cord/cable isn’t even going to be available to the public until later on this year. But it does pose the question of how convenient something actually is when it means changing all of your existing equipment. Will someone come out with a Type C USB adapter do you suppose? And what if you plug it in upside down?