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Related: About this forumEurope Moves To Unify Chargers For Electronic Devices - Velshi - MSNBC Prime
Ali Velshi reports on a vote by the European Union to require new consumer electronic devices to use a common charger by 2026, eventually saving Europeans money and reducing waste. Aired on 06/07/2022.
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Europe Moves To Unify Chargers For Electronic Devices - Velshi - MSNBC Prime (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
Jun 2022
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rampartc
(5,435 posts)1. i like standardization
but, i also like the metric system, 24 hour clock, and parliamentary democracy and none of that will be here any time soon.
Rhiannon12866
(205,990 posts)2. That would sure save a lot of waste and aggravation!
But you're right, too many factions here would have to agree.
jimfields33
(15,948 posts)5. Definitely no to metrics. Yes to 24 hour clock
rampartc
(5,435 posts)7. reminds me of a line from "the good the bad and the ugly"
"blondie, there are 2 kinds of countries in the world. those who use the metric system, and those who have been to the moon."
but that was long ago .....
Aussie105
(5,432 posts)3. Sloppy journalism.
Talking about "chargers" all the time, while the real topic is the cable plug/device socket interconnect.
Rhiannon12866
(205,990 posts)4. Thanks! That confused me, too...
keithbvadu2
(36,906 posts)6. Two or three common connectors now for cellphones now. Much better.
Two or three common connectors now for cellphones now. Much better.