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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago (15 children)

Type G is UK and we have the best plugs in the world. Go watch any videos on YouTube discussing all the safety features. Work of art they are.

[–] ManixT -2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

They are extremely sturdy and safe, but they are too large and unwieldy. Infinitely better than the schuko plug though. No idea what kind of insane people thought a circular plug that has to be plugged in one direction a good idea. Always fun to spin around your plug hoping your prongs are lined up.

[–] kshade 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

a circular plug that has to be plugged in one direction

Two directions since it's reversible, unlike Type G. Also the guides on the left and right help a lot with alignment. But none of these are perfect, really. If Type L was recessed and had shorter prongs then maybe...

Or just standardize USB-AC.

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