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by GregQuinn 4312 days ago
It will disappear. A lot of new cars in Europe already have a USB port built into the dashboard.
3 comments
silon3 4312 days ago
A lot of new cars in Europe also have front, rear and trunk 12V sockets.

I wouldn't buy one without at least two of those.

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lutusp 4312 days ago
That sounds more practical. A lot of equipment exists that assumes the presence of a cigarette lighter socket, but I wouldn't be surprised if they declined over time because the USB socket is cheaper and more versatile.
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icebraining 4312 days ago
It'll be fun when people start buying USB-powered cigarette lighters because they've been obsoleted from cars :)
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pjc50 4312 days ago
The joke going around is "can you unplug your book, I need to charge my cigarette": the lighter will be obsoleted too in favour of e-cigs. Generally it's better for things not to be on fire.
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mrottenkolber 4312 days ago
> Generally it's better for things not to be on fire.

Maybe in your bubble.

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freehunter 4312 days ago
When gas stations are selling e-cigs, how is that a techie-bubble at all?
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robodale 4312 days ago
My 2009 BMW has a USB. Works great as a charger.
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