<story><title>USB 4.0 [pdf]</title><url>https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/USB-IF_USB4%20spec%20announcement_FINAL.pdf</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>blackrock</author><text>I would actually like a Type C sized USB port that is magnetic.&lt;p&gt;Kind of like the magnetic Apple charger for the older MacBook.&lt;p&gt;Why magnetic? So that I can quickly attach and detach a flash drive to it, without actually plugging it in. And then have an external mechanical locking pin or mechanism, to hold the device or cable in place, if you need to better secure it.&lt;p&gt;Why would this be superior?&lt;p&gt;* You eliminate the actual wear and tear of the USB metal housing.&lt;p&gt;* The external locking mechanism can be easily repaired or replaced when it wears out or breaks.&lt;p&gt;* It would probably help make your computer more waterproof.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>m4rtink</author><text>A couple possible issues, mostly inherent to magnetic connectors like this:&lt;p&gt;* attracts everything magnetic and mettalic, not just the connector - need to be careful no to attract to many metal turnings, washers, etc.
* the number of contact points &amp;amp; the quality of contact might not be enough for high speed communication
* the contact pads&amp;#x2F;pins might be more exposed than normal connectors, so more likely to be damaged or accumulate dirt</text></comment>
<story><title>USB 4.0 [pdf]</title><url>https://www.usb.org/sites/default/files/2019-09/USB-IF_USB4%20spec%20announcement_FINAL.pdf</url></story><parent_chain><item><author>blackrock</author><text>I would actually like a Type C sized USB port that is magnetic.&lt;p&gt;Kind of like the magnetic Apple charger for the older MacBook.&lt;p&gt;Why magnetic? So that I can quickly attach and detach a flash drive to it, without actually plugging it in. And then have an external mechanical locking pin or mechanism, to hold the device or cable in place, if you need to better secure it.&lt;p&gt;Why would this be superior?&lt;p&gt;* You eliminate the actual wear and tear of the USB metal housing.&lt;p&gt;* The external locking mechanism can be easily repaired or replaced when it wears out or breaks.&lt;p&gt;* It would probably help make your computer more waterproof.</text></item></parent_chain><comment><author>Rebelgecko</author><text>There&amp;#x27;s some magnetic USB-c adapters you can get on Amazon. They kinda look like pogo pins</text></comment>