Europe calls for every phone to use the same charger
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Europe calls for every phone to use the same charger
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#2so cool
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#3"It would seem the charger of choice would be the Micro-USB as of now, though who knows what the next big thing will be."
Forcing everyone to use a government-sanctioned standard is a good way to prevent the next big thing from happening and succeeding.
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#4Finally someone really tackling the big issues of today.
With the help of the state, maybe we can stop headphones from falling out of our ears and put a stop to unopenable plastic packaging!
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This seems pretty unenforceable, and Micro-USB seems to be taking over anyway.
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#5I feel like this comic is very appropriate: https://xkcd.com/927/
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#6"It would seem the charger of choice would be the Micro-USB as of now, though who knows what the next big thing will be." Forcing everyone to use a government-sanctioned standard is a good way to prevent the next big thing from happening and succeeding.
Yes, every electricity utility company should mandate its own electric plug, and limit you to their model of matching TV and washing machine. Don't ever think of taking your washing machine with you when you move to another state.
Honestly? MicroUSB has been the next big thing. Before, you had to toss out your charger when your phone broke; now you can keep it and don't need to shell out for an extra charger if you have a perfectly servicable one.
Of course, Apple products are special, so you're only good if you buy this: http://store.apple.com/de/product/MD820ZM/A/lightning-auf-mi... (Does this count as the next big thing?)
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#7This won't reduce waste unless chargers are sold separately.
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#8"It would seem the charger of choice would be the Micro-USB as of now, though who knows what the next big thing will be." Forcing everyone to use a government-sanctioned standard is a good way to prevent the next big thing from happening and succeeding.
Yes, every electricity utility company should mandate its own electric plug, and limit you to their model of matching TV and washing machine. Don't ever think of taking your washing machine with you when you move to another state. Honestly? MicroUSB has been the next big thing. Before, you had to toss out your charger when your phone broke; now you can keep it and don't need to shell out for an extra charger if you h…
A lot of appliances don't even come with a cord. You can reuse the cord when replacing an existing appliance.
Re: Europe calls for every phone to use the same charger
#9Micro USB isn't already a de facto standard?
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#10Finally. I hope this law will be is US, too