Discover the benefits of USB Type-C

The future of connectivity

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The USB connector, introduced in 1995, has been a constant part of our lives ever since. And,
on the whole, it has not been an unwelcome one. It helps us connect, interact and work more
effectively – despite the fact that we have never managed to plug it in the right round first time,

However, as technology has inevitably moved on, those big, clunky
Type-A connectors have been joined by a plethora of different
sized USB plugs to fit an ever increasing array of devices. All slightly
different from each other and certainly not interchangeable.
You wouldn’t be alone in thinking it’s all become a bit much, as
you survey the tangle of cables necessary to keep the modern
office functioning. So, you’ll be pleased to hear that a solution is at
hand. A single connector that is fast becoming the new standard
in connectivity. USB Type-C is the light at the end of the tunnel,
a unifying standard that provides seamless connections between a
growing range of technology products and is leading us once again to
a neat, tidy desk space and an aesthetically pleasing and productive
workspace.
fit neatly into the thinnest mobile device, while being powerful enough
to connect all the peripherals you need.
POWER TO THE PEOPLE
USB-C’s success can also be attributed to its functionality because,
make no mistake, this may be a small connector, but it is a major
multi-tasker. From transferring data at high speeds, syncing photos
and outputting 4K video to charging your smart phone, it does it all
and all at the same time. That’s not all, because USB-C can both send
and receive data and it can carry enough power to charge a full range
of devices. It means we can say goodbye to USB, HDMI, VGA, power
ports and more, streamlining them all into one, small Type-C port.

SIZE MATTERS

You’ll be able to throw away that collection of awkward-looking

connectors and cables because USB-C is being widely adopted as the
new standard. But why? Firstly, it’s about size. The need for such a
range of USB connectors arose because devices were shrinking to the
point that the old Type-A USB just would not fit. Type-C, on the other
hand, is small. It’s just a third of the size of USB-A and slim enough to

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THE UNIVERSAL CHOICE

All of which means that USB TYPE-C is a

universally accepted technology, which is the
key to becoming a new global standard. Just
about every, if not all, new devices now feature
Type-C connectivity and for some it is the
only means of connecting.

However, making the change to USB-C won’t

suddenly render your current peripherals
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Ondo connectivity module WHY WOULDN’T YOU MAKE THE SWITCH?

Now is a great time to get familiar with Type-C, because there’s no

doubt that it’s a standard that will be with us for some time. And here’s
why:

IT’S SMALL AND SLIM

The new USB Type-C port is one third of the height of the standard
Type-A and only marginally larger than micro-USB or Apple Lightning
connectors. It means even the slimmest devices can comfortably
accommodate a Type-C port.

IT’S COMPATIBLE WITH YOUR DEVICES

Using any one of the low cost adapters now available, users will be
able to connect older devices to Type-C ports. That even includes
devices that do not even use USB technology, like Ethernet, VGA and
DisplayPort.

IT’S REVERSIBLE, SO NO MORE FLIPPING

You know how you can never plug in a standard USB without having
to flip it at least once? Well, those days are over because USB-C is
reversible, so you can plug it in whichever way you like.

IT CARRIES MORE THAN ENOUGH POWER

USB Type-C carries power as well as data, but crucially it can carry
enough power (up to 100 watts) to efficiently charge all of your
devices, even laptops.

IT’S VERY FAST

With a data transfer rate of up to 10 gigabits per second, USB-C is
definitely fast and will make light work of whatever you throw its way.

Here at Colebrook Bosson and Saunders we love a neat and tidy

solution, which is why our new connectivity module, Ondo, has
Type-C connectivity built right in. As we see it, Type-C has a huge
role to play in future-proofing your workspace, ensuring it’s not just
aesthetically pleasing and clutter-free, but powerfully connected and
productive too.
COLEBROOK BOSSON SAUNDERS

Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS) has been the market leader in ergonomic solutions for
integrating technology into workplace furniture for over 25 years. Since 1990, CBS has drawn
from the combined architecture, product design, and furniture design expertise of its three
co-founders, to earn itself a reputation for innovative, sophisticated solutions that aid in
creating spacious, flexible, and healthy working environments.

CBS offer a range of technology accessories that cater for a broad
spectrum of users. Designers and specifiers favour CBS products in
a wide range of applications, from offices and universities to schools,
hospitals, and trading floors. This is due to the company’s holistic
approach to ergonomics and its focus on the aspects of design that
truly matter: flexibility, responsiveness, performance and ease of use.
Ollin is a 2017 Reddot Design Award winner and the only dynamic
monitor arm on the market with the ability to accommodate weights
from 0kg to 9kg, easily handling a wide variety of monitors, tablets
and laptops in a number of different configurations. Powered by
a revolutionary technical cord, Ollin provides users with smooth
articulation and responsive movement, complimented by an adjustable
head mount supporting vertical and horizontal screen positions.
Ollin’s advanced design gives users fingertip control and only minimal
effort is needed to set the screen to the optimal viewing position,
promoting better posture and ergonomics. Ollin’s low-to-desk design
and improved backwards tilt makes touch screen use feel natural and
undemanding. The easy cable management system promotes a clean
and tidy workspace.
international patents. Flo delivers smooth fingertip adjustability,
including portrait to landscape screen rotation, allowing users to
position the screen with the utmost ease and confidence. Perfect
in single or dual monitor configurations, Flo is the ultimate
ergonomic solution.
Combating bad lighting and glare, Lolly is a sophisticated personal desk
light powered through integrated USB Type A and C ports, which also
charge personal devices. Lolly can be adjusted at different angles to
brighten areas of focus, while its four-stage dimmer enables brightness
variations to suit any type of task or personal preference. Compact,
lightweight, and with an element allowing it to shine for approximately
50,000 hours of use, Lolly is the ideal personal lighting solution for
ergonomic workspaces.

Flo provides market leading performance and design, with a range of

ease of movement unrivalled by other monitor supports. Providing
smooth and dynamic movement, achieved by the use of geometric
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