“What is the purpose of the USB-c port. Wanted to play music stored on a thumb drive using this port but previous answer says no. Thanks for any info.”

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• As I understand it the USB-C port is for an optional Ethernet adapter in case WiFi is not available.

  Answered by lightner 7 years ago

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• The USB-C port is to connect to Ethernet via an adapter if wireless is not an option.

  Answered by MMitchell 7 years ago

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• It's also expected that the USB-C port will support an Ethernet dongle for a wired network connection. Support for USB drives is probably just a software update and wouldn't surprise me if they support this soon.

  Answered by Anonymous 7 years ago

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• USB-C port only supplies power.

  Answered by ethos 7 years ago

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• USB-C is the emerging industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power. The USB-C connector was developed by the USB Implementers Forum, the group of companies that has developed, certified, and shepherded the USB standard. It counts more than 700 companies in its membership, including Apple, Dell, HP, Intel, Microsoft, and Samsung. This is important, because it's part of why USB-C has been so readily accepted by PC manufacturers. Contrast this with the earlier Apple-promoted (and developed) Lightning and MagSafe connectors, which had limited acceptance beyond Apple products, and, because of USB-C, are soon to be completely obsolete. I .E. it's the charger that charges my Droid

  Answered by Ferr 8 years ago

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