A short story of me trying out different USB-C hubs, taking them apart, and slowly descending into madness.

I was looking for a new USB-c hub and came across this article. It’s an interesting write-up of what is on the inside of some popular options

  • @jmp242@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    28•10 months ago

    It also makes Amazon a lot less enticing to shop on. If I want cheap shit, I’d just as soon get it cheaper direct from China (Temu, AliExpress). If I want brand name products (IDK - do they even exist anymore?) I need to go to like Best Buy I guess.

    • @MomoTimeToDie@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      5•10 months ago

      If I want brand name products (IDK - do they even exist anymore?) I need to go to like Best Buy I guess.

      I find best buys store brand “insignia” to be a good middle ground for not being cheap garbage, and being something I can carry straight back and demand a refund if it’s crap

    • @ErrorCode@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4•10 months ago

      Amazon is just Wish but more expensive. But even if you go to Best Buy or Microcenter, you can still end up with the same rebranded crap.