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Review: Nomad's New 130W Power Adapter is Perfect for Multi-Device Charging
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Agreed! I don't get these Macrumors 'articles' that offer nothing other than a rework of a product press release. It's just lazy. If you're going to do an article about something offer some perspective/insight that I don't get from going to the products web site.
Because the phone charging/not charging isn’t a big enough clue?
$110 that's a steal for a charger !!
Surely this is a news not an ad
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Surely this is a news not an ad
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I have had this Hyper 4 USB-C 245 watt charger since their kickstarter campaign and it’s worked great for me. I agree with everyone who talks about just killing off USB-A. So this is nice for those wanting to go all C. It’s a bit heavier than the other 150-ish watt variations I have tried (from Anker) primarily, but I never worry about power distribution or anything like that. It’s my go to for iPad Pro + Windows laptop for work + iPhone + AirPods/watch.
www.hypershop.com
$150 is in the range. It is not a box that plugs into a wall directly — needs an included cord — but I personally prefer that when you get to these heavy devices that may not stay solidly connected to well worn outlets in hotels and airports for instance. For my wall warts I always carry a one-foot grounded extension cord for that reason. Plus you can squeeze into to tight outlets and power strips.
Anyway, just a positive experience from someone living with this one for a few years now. And yes I know about the recall of another Hyper power device (which I also had and sent back). I assume with this one in the field this long, it’s been deemed fine.
HyperJuice 245W GaN USB-C Charger (for Desktop) | Hypershop
Meet the newest way we’re providing a robust power solution to any work-from-home professional or business enterprise for when additional outlet space may be sparse, the HyperJuice 245W GaN Desktop Charger. It’s the world’s first and smallest 245W GaN charger that boasts four 100W USB-C Power...
www.hypershop.com
$150 is in the range. It is not a box that plugs into a wall directly — needs an included cord — but I personally prefer that when you get to these heavy devices that may not stay solidly connected to well worn outlets in hotels and airports for instance. For my wall warts I always carry a one-foot grounded extension cord for that reason. Plus you can squeeze into to tight outlets and power strips.
Anyway, just a positive experience from someone living with this one for a few years now. And yes I know about the recall of another Hyper power device (which I also had and sent back). I assume with this one in the field this long, it’s been deemed fine.
Finally start seeing devices putting more emphasis in USB-C ports. I get the one USB-A port for legacy support but more than that you're burdening your product going forward as people keep converting their cables to USB-C.
It's insane that in 2023 a 2000€ EcoFlow power station has 4 USB-A ports and 2 USB-C. Now that, is planned obsolescence.
It's insane that in 2023 a 2000€ EcoFlow power station has 4 USB-A ports and 2 USB-C. Now that, is planned obsolescence.
Just cables. Every device that uses USB-A for power can equally use USB-C.
If they’d JUST turn that last port into USB-C. I don’t even care if it’s only 18-30W, still one less cable/adapter.
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The fastest Apple Watch charger is USB-C only.
Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB C Cable 1 m - Apple
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Or, for the same price, Apple sells a USB-A version that charges slower.
I think the person’s point was that the actual fast charger for the Apple Watch has only been available with a USB-C connector. The USB-As are the original slow speed chargers.
Don't disagree... that model has been out for a couple years. Hopefully a USB-C only version is on the horizon The current one has worked well for me... I typically travel with iPhone, iPad, AirPods and Watch Ultra. Phone and iPad charged daily, others as needed. I actually carry another, my wife has a nice "kit" but often forgets
Always hedge your bets and get one with international adapters is my plan
Nomad is great! They have been around for quite a while and the one time I had an issue they stood by their product. I've also bought some watch bands which I love (nice material and clasping mechanisms).
Finally! A 3 port fast charger that looks like it isn't from 2010! All the others I've seen have ugly graphics and color combos and of course a random USB A port.
This Anker GAN charger is 150W and under $100 (+ it has an additional USB A port) https://a.co/d/7RDK1sT
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I’ve been living under a rock (Watching Star Trek) ☺️🤓
I wasn't counting those that add USB-A. I know that may not seem to make logical sense, but for me it makes aesthetic sense. I consider USB-A a legacy standard that I'd like to see die.
I had a Ugreen charger that I hated. When my devices were charged, it would oscillate turning power on and off, making my devices "ding" every few minutes to indicate they were reconnected to power.
I just thought it wasnt perfect becuase it has no A, plenty of things still use A. I have the anker one and it's the better option imo.