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I am a big fan of removable batteries but even I can see the huge advantage of USB-C Powerbanks. An additional ThinkPad battery can cost ~$100 iirc. And this ba
by alpaca128 5y ago
I am a big fan of removable batteries but even I can see the huge advantage of USB-C Powerbanks. An additional ThinkPad battery can cost ~$100 iirc. And this battery will only ever work with this specific laptop model.
A powerbank for the same price will probably have a higher capacity, and be able to charge any USB-C device.
All this is not a reason for integrated batteries, but Powerbanks using a universal interface are clearly more practical.
- waheoo 5y agoIt depends on your use case. Some people don't want a huge honking power bank permanently tied to their laptop. That's the biggest issue with this theory. If I need a laptop with more battery, why do manufacturers keep getting rid of the option in the name of thinness. I used to get a full 8 hour day in on an extended ThinkPad battery. Now you're lucky to get two hours.