This sprung up yesterday while I was replying to a NX add-on thread. Connectivity for a hybrid seems like an important deal, specially for a device that is touted to have TV Docks, upgrades via Supplemental Computing Device (SCD) and even feature a modular design.
The previous console only supported USB 2.0, the next iteration would logically go to 3.0 while keeping the standard type-A connector. But if they want to future proof it they should use the type-c connectors, better yet go full out with the Thunderbolt 3.
The wonders of Thunderbolt 3
Not only is this connector ideal for docks making it possible to send video and charge at the same time, this plus having direct access to the PCI-E bus with 40Gbps speeds! The SCD add-on can then be easily implemented possible through this connector as we have already seen with the Razor Blade Stealth.
To give an idea of a dock, although this one isn't Thunderbolt 3.
And what about modularity? That design comes from One Education's Infinity, seen as a continuation of OLPC but taking the modular philosophy of Project Ara. I've found this project to be very interesting, and had clever uses of usb type-c to connect all the modules making easy to be used even by children.
You can read all about the design process here: https://www.behance.net/gallery/38027359/Modular-Laptop-One-Education-Infinity
So what do you think VGC. Thunderbolt yay or nay?
