• sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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        2 months ago

        Really? I’ve had more trouble with DisplayPort since I keep forgetting about the locking feature and bust the jacket off.

        I honestly prefer HDMI cables, but I hate the closed nature of the HDMI standard.

        • a_fancy_kiwi@lemmy.world
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          2 months ago

          They make display port cables without the locking feature. I don’t have a link unfortunately but I have a few in my box of cables that I’m definitely going to use one day

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            2 months ago

            I think I’ve had one HDMI connector get bent out of shape, and I’ve broken 2 or 3 DP cables due to the locking bit. And I’ve only been using DP for 5 years and have used HDMI for >10 (15?). The DP lock is solving a problem I’ve never had, while creating one I never considered to be an issue.

            So I honestly prefer HDMI in general, and I’d have no reason to care about DP if HDMI standards people weren’t such thugs. But alas, DP has basically won the PC, so I guess I’ll get used to the clip.

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            2 months ago

            It “clicks” when inserted, and you have to have really small fingers, do magic and wiggle at the same time to get the damn cable out without ripping some hardware out.

            It’s a big strong head too, no need for these click teeth IMO.