Because, at least when there are magnets involved for alignment, it's easier. I've never ripped a charger out of the wall by picking up my phone in the middle of the night and forgetting I had a short cable attached to my phone.
Kind of like saying you don't understand why we ever had early keyfobs when you still had to carry a key to start the car. It's not about it being superior in every aspect, it's about ease of use.
Kind of like saying you don't understand why we ever had early keyfobs when you still had to carry a key to start the car. It's not about it being superior in every aspect, it's about ease of use.