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Why does the screen need USB-C support? I imagine you'd use a Thunderbolt/USBC-DisplayPort cable or similar.

For cases when you have let's say a gaming PC and a Macbook connected to the same screen. You want a USB-C port so the Macbook will get everything from a single USB-C port (power included), but you also want your gaming PC to benefit from a high performance monitor with high refresh rates on a DisplayPort/HDMI connection.

Ya agreed. I have a similar setup and would love an easy was for both to use the same screen and peripherals

Isn't this what a dock is for? Are you treating your monitor itself as the dock? I still don't see why the monitor itself needs USB-C support.

I use a Lenovo Thunderbolt dock for both my M1 16" MBP and a Lenovo laptop running Linux. It runs 2 x DisplayPort monitors, mouse, keyboard, and webcam.

yes, basically the idea is with a USB-C display the monitor can be your dock

> Isn't this what a dock is for? Are you treating your monitor itself as the dock

Yep. There are monitors with Type-C, power delivery, usb hub, so they avoid you the need of having a dock. Usually they're priced at around monitor+fancy dock, so it doesn't even cost more for more practicality.

Interesting. I think I still prefer having them separate - this way my monitor isn't obsolete as new ports are added. I only need to replace the dock.

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