@linc

> Who else do you think would be able to help standardize?
> Companies have no incentive to do so as having their own cable increases profits and vendor lock-in, at least for the big players.

Companies stopped using proprietary charging cables for their smartphones for years...peripherals have been the last items to make the switch to #USB, but even still most peripherals use either #MicroUSB, #MiniUSB, or #USB. If you're right, that wouldn't have happened *before* the #EU's regulations.

> Also Qi is horrible in terms of efficiency. We should not use it normally for energy conservation reasons.

True...however, it works well enough for me. I've switched to using it largely for compatibility reasons; when hanging out with peeps who have #iPhone devices, I want them to be able to charge their phones if they leave their charger at home.