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I like it, when both USBC charging, and BarrelJackCharging are available. So I can use the BarrelJackAdapter at home for when in "DeskMode", and only need to tr
by stragies 5y ago
I like it, when both USBC charging, and BarrelJackCharging are available. So I can use the BarrelJackAdapter at home for when in "DeskMode", and only need to travel with the USB-C charger, that can also charge all my other devices.
Also makes for the possibility of "Redundant Power Supply", in case you use your old Laptop as a "HomeServer".
- wildrhythms 5y agoI don't understand; why not use USB-C at home too? It has enough power. At best, the barrel charger is just more e-waste for a landfill.
- Mister_Snuggles 5y agoYeah, I'd actually use the barrel charger on the road so that it can just live in my backpack and USB-C (provided by an appropriate dock that's connected to a keyboard, monitor, etc) at home.
- stragies 5y agoDepending on what/where/how I hook up in DeskMode, I also have Power on USB-C. Mainly depends on how/where I want to route DP/HDMI-output. Also, POE-to-BarrelJack is a thing, while POE-to-USB-C-with-more-than-5V is not.
- efreak 4y agoThe simpler device is cheaper as less likely to break. A barrel charger is far simpler than a USB charger and cable.
- yencabulator 5y ago> Also makes for the possibility of "Redundant Power Supply", in case you use your old Laptop as a "HomeServer". Most laptops with multiple USB-C ports should be able to charge from any port.