The Death of Legacy Ports and the Rise of USB-C

by Lyan Tabisaura

Ten years ago when computers had six different outlets and cords just to keep your monitor running, audio in use, and device charging all at once, computer enthusiasts would often find themselves in a port war. Every PC user had an inconvenient collection of different shaped connectors for different devices alike, and now, their reign has finally come to an end. Legacy ports have gone to the grave and have been superseded by the newer, more practical, USB Type-C connector. 

Ironically, the shift to the USB-C has become more of an inconvenience than a practical innovation for many. People who use accessories that rely on legacy ports are ultimately forced to purchase and upgrade their equipment to conform with the updated USB-C port; increasing the budget for gear that the average computer user might not have. Not to mention the impracticality of lugging around twelve different adaptors to fit the universal port. 

Despite its attempt to connect all connector formats universally, the rise of USB-C ports has completely left out legacy port users. With that, the USB-C has gained an equal amount of praise as it receives backlash, but some brands still attempt to reconcile the two. Hyperdrive came to release USB-C port hubs without alienating legacy port accessories. For USB-C users that still need to connect their HDMI, mini display, VGI, USB-A cables, SD and microSD cards and other accessories that attach to old ports, HyperDrive’s all-in-one solutions provide a platform for legacy ports to be used on the modern device. 

For those USB-C users who need a fix to their unending collection of cords and connectors, choose the HyperDrive hub that fits your need.