A History of Apple Cables, Interfaces & Connection Types

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When it comes to Apple cables, connectors, and interfaces, Apple has always carved its own path. From the first Macintosh Plus to the new 24” iMac, Apple has used unique connections and has often strayed away from the conventions of the PC industry. Most times, ports and connectors found on the Mac lineup lived a […]

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[pigoo3]

Boy o' Boy...do I have a bunch of these things in boxes somewhere. Lol

Nick

 

[Randy B. Singer]

A History of Apple Cables, Interfaces & Connection Types

This chart is invaluable with respect to cables and connection types:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Cable_Connector_Reference_Chart.pdf

 

[ferrarr]

This chart is invaluable with respect to cables and connection types:

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/00/Cable_Connector_Reference_Chart.pdf

Why no USB-C listed?

 

[Lifeisabeach]

Why no USB-C listed?

That chart predates USB-C by quite some time. It's hard to see, but in the bottom right corner, there's a copyright date of 2011.

 

[Randy B. Singer]

That chart predates USB-C by quite some time. It's hard to see, but in the bottom right corner, there's a copyright date of 2011.

Correct. Here is a wonderful site for sorting through all of the latest new-fangled cable attachments:

The complete guide to living a newfangled USB-C (and Thunderbolt 3) lifestyle

Finding good, safe cables and accessories takes more work than you'd think.

arstechnica.com