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I agree. I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win, being able to charge from either side of the laptop is yet another bonus.

I agree. I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win, being able to charge from either side of the laptop is yet another bonus. I did like the magnetic connector though.

coldtea 9y ago
>* I consider not having to buy $89 (after tax) chargers from apple a huge win* It can also be a huge, "my laptop just got fried because of a BS el-cheapo charger" loss. https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-roulette-power-cords https://www.theverge.com/2016/2/4/10916264/usb-c-russian-rou... https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe-whats-dangerous/ https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/best-usb-c-chargers-whats-safe... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-clamps-down-dangerous-usb-c-cables https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/mar/30/amazon-cl... Don't give up on those Apple or Belkin charge cables just yet...