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Reversible USB Type-C wonder cable will deliver DisplayPort audio and video, too

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<p>The upcoming Type-C USB cable just keeps looking more and more like the Holy Grail of cords. The fact that it works no matter which way (http://www.pcworld.com/article/2463964/frustration-free-usb-type-c-cable-is-ready-for-production.html) it's plugged into a port is a game-changer all by itself, but the improvements don't end there: Type-C USB will deliver USB 3.1's blazing 10Gbps speeds and up to a whopping 100 watts of power. But wait! There's more. On Monday, VESA and the USB 3.0 Promoter Group announced that the Type-C USB connector will also be able to deliver audio and video signals via DisplayPort technology.</p><p>Forget separate USB and DisplayPort cables. Type-C can do it all.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/2686892/reversible-usb-type-c-wonder-cable-will-deliver-displayport-audio-and-video-too.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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