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The new USB Type-C interface is an exciting technology first launched on the Apple MacBook and Google Chromebook Pixel. More than just a simple replacement of your USB micro-B connector found on Android phones, or USB standard Type-A found on PC's, the USB Type-C offers a lot more features never before seen in an interface technology. Many cool new products have been taking advantage of different aspects of USB Type-C. Here are the top ten reasons to look for a USB Type-C interface in your next purchase.

1) Plug in your USB Type-C cable with your eyes closed

The OnePlus 2 is a good example of taking advantage of just the reversibility of the USB Type-C connector, and nothing more.

2) Charge your phones and tablets more quickly

With a minimum of 5 Volts 3 Amps supported by USB Type-C chargers, you can charge your smartphones and tablets much quicker than before.

3) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) speeds in a mobile friendly form factor

The Microsoft Lumia 950 phone uses USB Type-C to support fast USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s) file transfers to a SanDisk flash drive. 

4) Connect a monitor or TV over the same connector that you use for USB data transfers 

See how the Chromebook Pixel (2015) just use their USB Type-C ports to output both USB and DisplayPort.

5) Use the same USB Type-C cable to charge your laptop instead of using a separate heavy power brick

The Apple MacBook (Early 2015) is an extreme example of a notebook removing all connectors other than a single USB Type-C port and can be powered by a small AC power adapter.

6) Charge your USB Type-C device from any other USB Type-C device like dock or monitor on your desk capable of providing enough power

Click here to see the world's first 4K USB Type-C Display from LG which also simultaneously charges your connected USB Type-C device.

7) Allow laptops and PC's to achieve lightning fast USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gb/s) and Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s) speeds over the same connector

The Dell XPS 13 is one of the first Windows notebooks released by Dell showing off a USB Type-C connector supporting Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3 .1 Gen 2.

8) You don't have to buy different cables and connectors for USB hosts vs devices

The Google Pixel C Android tablet supports USB host and device mode both using the same USB Type-C connector.

9) Transfer data between devices quickly over one Type-C cable

See how Google transfers files directly between two USB Type-C ports on Android devices.

10) Use any mobile device as an emergency power bank

Click here to see how Android Marshmallow allows you to use your Nexus phones with USB Type-C to provide power to other USB Type-C phone.