Thunderbolt ⚡ - The Ultimate Cable? 👑❓

Thunderbolt was never just Apple’s creation. Born in Intel’s labs as a project called Light Peak, it was originally designed as a fiber-optic super cable capable of carrying data, video, power, and storage at lightning speeds. But when fiber proved too fragile and expensive, Intel quietly switched to copper, rebranded it as Thunderbolt, and launched it in 2011 with Apple’s MacBook Pro. Apple’s exclusivity made it look like their technology, but behind the scenes, Intel controlled the licensing and chips, making Thunderbolt a premium, tightly managed ecosystem.

Even today in 2025, Thunderbolt remains the king of ports with speeds up to 120 Gbps - but with strict conditions. Only Intel-certified cables and Intel-approved devices with the Thunderbolt logo can unlock its full performance. If one end of the chain isn’t Thunderbolt, the cable downshifts to regular USB-C performance. That exclusivity is what makes Thunderbolt powerful, reliable, and expensive. It’s not just a cable; it’s a controlled standard that keeps Intel in charge while Apple gave it the premium spotlight.

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