Re: Solder not Socket...
>Chaining monitors has been around way longer than USB-C. And speaking of USB-C - so nice of Apple to make their use of it proprietary. Can't just get ANY USB-C cable and use it with a MAC.
You can't just use any USB-C cable and use it for every application - regardless who makes the computer, monitor or other device.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USB_Type-C#Cable_wiring
The main issue is dodgy cheap USB C cables. In the last year, this Google engineer has tested a good number of cables, and has become somewhat of an authority on the matter:
https://plus.google.com/+BensonLeung