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5. MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank 185Wh/50000mAh(Max.130W) Portable Laptop Charger External Battery Pack for Laptop iPad Phone Notebook

    Features:
  • Superior Quality&SAFETY Guaranteed: Conform to UL1642 and UL2056 Standards. Constructed with Lithium-ion Polymer Battery Cells&Built-in 6 Security Protections to Ensure Safety Use and 1000+ Long Recharge Cycles. We Offer Customers a 12 Months Hassle-free 100% Satisfaction & Replacement Warranty.
  • Long-lasting DC Power Bank for Laptops:Ultra High Capacity 50000mAh(3.7V)/185Wh(130W Max.).Compatible With a Wide Variety of Laptops(Max.130W)- Dell HP Lenovo Surface pro 2/3/4(DC12V) Sony Samsung Acer Toshiba IBM NEC.We Include 14 DC Connector for Various Laptops. Once Fully Charged, K2 Portable Battery Pack Can Charge Laptops(65W) About 2.5 Times and Smartphone About 11-18Times without Using your Laptops/Phones While Charging,It is Much Power Saving than AC Outlet Power Bank.
  • DC20V/DC12V/USB5V Outputs:All-IN-1 FAST CHARGE Battery Pack.It Features with 1*DC20V/5A for Laptops(18.5V~20.5V), 1*DC12V/2.5A for Cameras,Routers,LED lights, 2*USB 5V/2.1A and 2*USB 5V/1A For Smart Phones, iPad, Tablet &Other USB-Charged Devices. You Can Charge Several Devices Simultaneously to Save You Much Time. Ultra Energy Saving & Fast Charging Speed with DC input:16.8V/2.5A, OUR K2 Battery Pack Can Be Recharged in Just 6-8 Hours.
  • Emergency Battery Backup for Outdoors. Size 8.1" x 5.3" x 1.3" And Weight 2.77lb.You Can Easily Put This Portable Charger in Your Briefcase ,Backpack Or the Carrying Bag. Keep your laptops, Phones, Fans,LED Lights, Nintendo Switch, Speakers, Cameras Powered During Road Trip, Hunting,Camping, Fishing,etc.
  • WHAT YOU CAN GET: 1 x Laptop power bank(K2),1 x AC Adapter, 1 x DC cable, 14 x DC connector for Laptops, 1 x Multifunction bag, 1 x Manual.
MAXOAK Laptop Power Bank 185Wh/50000mAh(Max.130W) Portable Laptop Charger External Battery Pack for Laptop iPad Phone Notebook
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Height1.3 Inches
Length8.1 Inches
Weight2.77 Pounds
Width5.3 Inches
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u/zmattk · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

First, I agree with everyone else so far. The most important things are screen protector, micro SD card, and a carrying case. Second, what you buy will depend on how you will primarily play. If you are using it as your home console on a TV, you'll need different accessories than if you are going to play while travelling. And if you play while travelling, are you going to play tabletop with joycons detached or in handheld mode? Or you can do all 3 and buy everything :)

For the essentials, here's what I'm using right now

Butterfox Case: link

For your travel case, consider what you want with you. The case I use is great to throw in a backpack and have my Switch with me for quick gaming. If you want to travel with a dock so you can actually play everywhere with friends, you'll want something to accommodate that.

Screen Protector: link


One note on the micro SD card. You'll definitely want one with a good amount of storage if you plan on going digital. If you are mostly physical, you can get away with not having one for a while, but you'll probably need one. When purchasing one, make sure you get one from a reputable source. I just watched a YouTube video yesterday on how easy it is to essentially hack a micro SD card to say it has a lot more storage than it actually has. So anything extremely cheap coming from China might not be what you want.



For other accessories that are alittle more exciting, here's a list of the things I also recommend:

Portable Charger: You'll need one that has enough power to charge the Switch. Here's two that I have found work well. The Anker charger is significantly more expensive than the RAVPower, and neither are really cheap, but you'll get a lot of use out of it, and they can work for other electronic devices as well.

Anker

RAVPower

Portable Stand: The Switch's kickstand is pretty bad for tabletop mode. It's not adjustable and you cannot charge at the same time. Getting a portable stand fixes both of these problems. One like this is my personal favorite portable stand. You get more viewing angles than the plastic folding ones and you can use this with multiple devices as well. However, the Hori one or one similar to that works perfectly fine as well.

Pro Controller or Extra Joy Cons: Depends on your preference. I'd go with the Pro Controller if you're planning on playing mostly single player games. The extra set of Joy Cons are nice for multiplayer though as it allows 2 people to play with full controllers, or 4 people to play with a single joy con (aka Mario Kart).

If you go with the extra Joy Cons, I'd also suggest Joy Con Grips. While they might not look the best, it is a significant upgrade to holding the Joy Cons by themselves. They work perfectly fine for multiplayer Mario Kart.

As for games, with you just getting the Switch, I'd probably just stick with Odyssey and BotW for now. There's more than enough content for probably a couple of months depending on how quick you play through the stories. But if you're looking for multiplayer games, I'd probably start with Mario Kart. It's a classic that almost everyone loves and can play up to 4 players. Splatoon 2 is probably my next favorite to play besides Odyssey and BotW if that's your type of game and you really want something else. But everyone is different so if something stands out to you, then you'll probably know better than me what you'd like!

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u/pacotacoman · 1 pointr/Dell

Personally I think it is worth it, especially if you do what I did. I bought mine off ebay from bestbuy as an open box, cost me 850ish dollars plus tax and an upgrade to next day shipping, which brought the total up to about $950.

At that price, for me its unarguable. If it had been like 1200 or so, i might of had to think about it. But at that price, it seems like one of the best choices out there.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Open-Box-Excellent-Dell-G7-15-6-Laptop-Intel-Core-i7-8GB-Memory-NVI/323328281085?hash=item4b47de09fd:g:RQYAAOSwx3dblLBx:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true

It was indeed open box but mine came in perfect condition. You might not like this option, but it is a way to get it much cheaper. The sale price seems to change every so often

But despite the open box, I was able to get the full premium plus warranty from dell for it for roughly 4 years (3 years 7 months or so, due to the fact it was open box I believe.)



I think the ram should be upgraded however at least if you get into ram intensive tasks. And they do offer a 16gb ram openbox and new option from the bestbuy ebay store, and I am sure if you hunt around you will find an openbox at a physical bestbuy location if you look.

If anything my ram was the only down side to this buy. But I intended to upgrade this anyhow and will be using crucial's compatibility guarantee program to make my purchase of 32gb of ram. This ram issue might not be a problem for you, however I run VM's for work and genuinely need the extra ram for things to actually run or the VM's have a high likelihood of not running or crashing.

I also dropped a 2 TB seagate firecuda hard-drive (SSHD) in my laptop with no problem ( I disabled UEFI secure boot and made sure the bios was up to date, and it worked perfectly on the first try). 96$ from amazon. I got probably 1tb worth of games on it already :P.

Going with an 8gb model gave me a few advantages as well, for example this laptop seems to come with dual sticks of ram no matter if you buy the 16gb or 8gb model. IF you want to upgrade to 32gb of ram, expect to throw away the old ram. Also the 8gb version came with a 256gb ssd, which is not a bad size and one less thing I have to worry about upgrading. Consider that I have used 98gb on my installation already...

So overall for my particular case, if I went with the 16gb version, in the matter of a month or two the following things would of happened.

I would of thrown out the ram, as I need the 32gb of ram and cannot reuse the old sticks in this particular latptop after an upgrade.

I would of thrown out the SSD, because just my base install I have done now would of ate all of the storage space. For reference I am using 98gb of ssd space, and have only 1 game installed on the ssd (csgo)

And I would of thrown out the HDD, because my base install has already used the entire storage space that drive would of provided. For reference I used about 1tb of storage already but I do have like most of my games installed (something like 47 games). I did that because I can lol, The other 1tb is dedicated to VM's and production related stuff.

Your end result might not be the same, if you are not intending to use it for the type of work like I do, you might have an advantage going with the 16GB model instead. Each person's usage and goals will differ.



There are some things to consider however

This thing does not have the ultimate battery life of like 10 hours you can find on other laptops.

I find that it lasts anywhere from 3~4 or so.

You cannot play games while on battery, at least not on anything close to high or medium settings without huge frame rate drops. And expect gaming to eat battery life much quicker.

I am saying this because, if you have never had a gaming laptop, you should be informed to expect this. My alienware had the same issue on both performance and battery life.

I did find a way to cheat this, by buying one of these.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0713XJBG2

it gave me at least an hour maybe hour and a half of gaming time, and I suspect it will give 4~8 more hours of normal web browsing usage but I haven't tried it fully yet. It can be very useful if you are mobile and need to use your laptop for production. However I don't think you can bring it on carry-on at an airport due to the restrictions of battery sizes by TSA, you should be able to put it in checked luggage however.

Other than the battery life, I personally cannot find too many cons about this laptop. It seems to be a solid performer overall, and has all the modern features you need like the fancy new thunderbolt connection (40Gbps), and support for NVME high speed drives as well as a regular 2.5" drive (as long as its 7mm or less in thickness) . And the build quality seems very good.

Its not very flashy and the cost to performance ratio is way up there. It has the amazing 10 series nvidia graphics card and ddr4 ram and the latest generation intel processor with an insane 12 cores and even turbo boosts on 6 cores up to something like 3.9 ghz which is pretty fast.

Overall its not a bad piece of kit, and I don't think you can build a desktop for much cheaper than this with very similar specs. That is to say, I don't think its way over priced. Unlike the alienware 15 with almost the same specs for 1800

I will say however,

One of the other options is the Acer predator

https://www.amazon.com/Acer-Predator-Overclockable-Aeroblade-PH315-51-78NP/dp/B07CTHLX8C

I might of made your decision harder, but there are videos comparing these two and some others at the same time. It might be worth the look at them, overall your going to have to decide what you like more. They basically come down to preference. There are a few laptops with these specs at this price range. For me, the dell has the understated look that can pass for professional, the capability I needed, and a brand I really trust, so it was a no brainier.

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But at the end, they are all going to be great bang for your buck, the pricing on this and the other direct competitors to this laptop are solid imo.

I don't know about the reliability of the others, I don't remember having to replace lots of parts in the other brands. Only HP has really had some serious bunks that I can remember, I changed way more HP motherboards than any other laptop. But I have owned Dell's and they never failed me so I stick by what I know is usually solid..

No matter what you get, if you intend to keep it many years. You need to get the warranty and max it out if you can. If you intend to keep it as long as you say, you will want accident protection and everything, and make sure you read reviews on the warranties. You don't want to find out after you break it that the warranty you got is bulls#$%. Dell has a lot of business contracts, and they have solid warranties there, and as a result those solid warranties trickle down to consumers as well. I know I've had nothing but the best warranty support from them.

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On a side note, here are a few few recommended accessories to protect your laptop no matter what you buy, its not a bad idea to get something like the following

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071HBDDW8

Hardened glass screen protector



https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DA2OMKS

Water and dust Resistant keyboard cover to give an extra step against a drop of water penetrating the keyboard and ruining the motherboard underneath.



It should be noted that I do not get paid for any of these items, you'll notice none of them are links to a compensated account somewhere.

I just like dell products and have had good experiences with them. This is just another case of a product that I think is great and worth the money.

u/Lizzibabe · 2 pointsr/TheGirlSurvivalGuide

Plan for the cold. Buy a good sleeping bag and don't scrimp on it. This link recommends Kelty brand sleeping bags. I own Kelty brand and its good. A mummy style fits closer for warmth, but can feel claustrophobic. a rectangular style fits looser for movement, but at a cost of less warmth.

Plan for warm layers for yourself. buying a good baselayer can help keep you warm when you're not in your sleeping bag. Merino wool is a good choice, but it costs. its worth the cost. there are synthetic styles that are cheaper.

Buy a good headlamp, because making your way to the public restrooms in the dark sucks muchly and you'd hate it if you dropped and lost your flashlight. plus carrying a flashlight in your hand means you can't carry much else.

Buy something that will help you cook your food and heat water. If that's going to be handled for you, then you might not need it. Me, I like to be self-sufficient and I really like my tea. Be sure to ask your group how food is going to be handled. I like GSI Outdoors brand because its nice and compact and its a nice size for a Vargo titanium alcohol stove. If you go this route, you'll need Denatured Alcohol which is hard to be shipped. Call around local hardware stores or hiking stores around you to see if anyone carries it. You'll also need flip top plastic squeeze bottles to carry the alcohol around in. Keep it in its own leak-proof bag. If you have a store close to you like Cabela's or REI, they carry this stuff too.

buy a travel mug with a cover. Me, I like Hydroflask brand because its flip-top cap is leak proof, but YMMV.

Here's a bunch of hacks that look interesting. You don't have to go all-out on these, but if you find yourself doing this type of car-camping again, you'll find them useful. Here's some more tips for first-time campers

WEAR STURDY SHOES. Boots are a great idea, but they also make hiking shoes that are lighter in weight. Buy merino wool socks. Merino wool is like ovens for your feet. I like Smartwool or Darn Tough

For food: I've done an entire camping trip on nothing but unrefrigerated foods. I bought a good crusty bread, squeeze peanut butter and squeeze jam. there are also pre-packaged hiking foods that are tasty. Make sure you bring several gallons of water and be sure to keep hydrated.

also BUG SPRAY! Don't mess around with "all natural" bug spray. You want DEET. I went camping in an area that was close to the water table and was basically mosquito breeding central. from the time when I arrived and the time I finally broke down and bought a DEET-based repellant, I was bitten 47 times.

edited to add: PHONE CHARGERS! This is mega important because power is going to be a premium at a festival. I own this Anker Power Core and it will re-charge your phone up to 7 times. Its kind of heavy, but its worth it. Anker also sells smaller ones that will recharge a phone twice to three times.

edited again to add: Anything you buy, test it before the trip happens. Sleep a night in your new sleeping bag. test your new camp-stove (outside preferably). cook something in your new camp pot. see how it works so that if there's something that doesn't happen the way you want it, you know about it before the big day. especially if you've never used a campstove before: you want to learn how to operate it without burning yourself or others or setting fire to things that shouldn't be on fire.

u/HardwareHero · 1 pointr/PickAnAndroidForMe

I can't think of anything that's perfectly ideal for you, but here are some suggestions.

1) waterproof, durable phone + mobile battery bank. The LG G6 looks good for this option: it's waterproof (IP68: waterproof up to 1.5m for 30 minutes), and built to be more durable than the average phone (they founded the screen's corners so that it puts less pressure on one specific point). It's got great cameras, and has a compact body despite having a large (5.7", but more like 5.5" of usable space because of its weird aspect ratio) screen. Battery life is just above average though. Just yesterday I ordered this battery pack which I've heard good things about. It's got quick charge to charge the phone quick, and can top up the phone fully at least twice. Anker is a good brand so that's why I got that specific one, but anything that's Qualcomm Quickcharge compatible would be fine (bonus points if you can find a waterproof one).

2) phone with good battery life + rugged case. The Galaxy S7 Edge could be suitable here. It's got some really good battery life, great cameras and it's waterproof, but the curved screen makes it pretty fragile. A rugged case would certainly be needed. The phone + rugged case would be pretty thick though, and would feel like a phablet in your hands and pocket. The bezels on the S7e aren't too big, but the 5.5" screen is kinda wide, and once you add the thickness of a case...well you get the idea. You could go for other phones too, just so long as they have good cases.

Those are the best options I can think of for you. Maybe somebody will have better phone suggestions, but those 2 scenarios (durable phone + battery / good battery life + case) are what it's going to boil down to. Verizon does sell a Moto Z Force, but for that you'd need the battery mod and even then it wouldn't be waterproof and it would almost certainly be way over budget.

u/dragon_rckr · 11 pointsr/lgv20

Android takes a little getting used to but you'll see that you can do sooo much more out of the box.
Get familiar with the 2nd screen as it's a big help. It takes a bit of time to get used to it... I sometime forget it's there and still unlock to skip songs and whatnot. You can set different apps for shortcut, a set of setting, music controls, etc. If you're sticking with LG's home screen then go settings>home screen>select home screen and choose Home & app drawer to have the way Android was meant to be used XD. The factory style gives more of an iOS feel with all apps on the home screen which to me is a lot of clutter. I have Nova paid (aka prime) and haven't switched to it yet...
Headphones... get a good pair to take advantage of the HiFi DAC. Good pair doesn't mean high impedance or pricey. I use Meze 12 Classics and they sound so freaking good with this phone! They're also sexy af imo lol They'll set you back $59 which to me is a good price point for everyday use IMEs. Another that is being recommended a lot are the 1More Triple Driver IMEs. These set you back $89. The HiFi DAC only works with wired headphones...in case you didn't know.
Another thing to consider is either getting LG's battery pack and cradle combo or a battery pack. I have Anker's 10000mah QC 3 battery pack and it gives me around 3 charges on my V20. Prefer this to be taking off the case, cover, swapping batteries and putting everything back together -___-
That brings us to cases... get one ASAP if you haven't already. There's a lot of choices out there. I have the Spigen Tough Armor with kickstand and it's been great. Sleek and the kickstand is pretty functional with my only gripe with it being plastic....Spigen, Rinke and Urban Armour are three of the most recommended cases. Check reviews and pick the one that best suites your needs. Haven't gotten a screen protector as of yet... there hasn't been one that covers the whole screen or wraps around the edges with the V20 having a slight curved screen.

Another thing I always do is settings>fingerprint and security>unknown sources to On. This will let you install apps out of the play store.

Also, Reddit is a great community to get good and quick answers.

FYI - Links provided above for the things I recommended on Amazon.

u/bluaki · 35 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

I feel like I'm posting about USB too much here, but people keep asking because it's easy to get confused about it. I just copied the table I made a while ago in a comment and added FAQs and notes for outside the US.

I hope this answers what people are really looking for better than the other threads.

Do you have some specific need I didn't answer? Have a USB-C charger you're curious about that isn't listed? Ask in a comment. Just keep in mind that (other than the iPad one) USB-A chargers won't give you good speeds. This includes the chargers bundled with even the most recent phones by Samsung, Apple, Sony, LG, and HTC.

I'll use this comment to note some USB-C chargers I'm aware of but don't recommend:

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Charging speeds vary


These chargers can give the Switch great speeds sometimes, but usually they're closer to just "okay". It seems to be random every time you plug it in. If the Switch is completely turned off (not just in sleep) when you plug it in, you'll almost always get those "great" speeds for as long as you keep it plugged in even after turning the Switch back on and playing. This happens because Nintendo's implementation of USB Power Delivery (USB PD) is very buggy. They're a hassle to use right for now, so I don't recommend them, especially since there are better alternatives now.

Charger|Price (USD)|Link|Notes
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Anker PowerPort+ 5|$39.99|Amazon|Use the USB-C port. It also offers 4 USB-A ports. No USB cables included.
RAVPower 26800mAh USB-PD battery|$79.99|Amazon|
UGREEN 30W USB-PD charger|$17.99|Amazon|No cable included.

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Safety issues


These don't damage the Switch, but they can damage other USB-C cables and devices, especially if you plug them in to something that doesn't make sense, like another charger. If you know how to use them right and you're careful, you won't damage anything, but why risk it? Get something else.

Charger|Link|Notes
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CHOETECH USB C 15W charger|Amazon|
Anker PowerPort+ 1 USB-C QC3.0|Amazon|Any USB-C port that offers QC3.0 has known issues

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Great but expensive


If you have a USB-C laptop, feel free to get one of these, but otherwise don't bother. Plenty of chargers in my OP work just as well with Switch and are much cheaper.

Charger|Price (USD)|Link|Notes
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Google 60W USB-C charger|$59.99|Google|Bundled with Chromebook Pixel 2, great for laptops, very long 12ft cable
Apple 61W USB-C charger|$69|Amazon, Apple|Bundled with 2016 13" MacBook Pro, no cable included when bought on its own. The 15-inch model's 87W charger is probably great too.
Apple 29W USB-C charger|$49|Amazon, Apple|Bundled with non-Pro MacBooks, no cable included when bought on its own. Poor speeds with most other non-Apple devices.
Innergie 45W USB-C charger|$59.99|Amazon|Works with the dock, great with laptops and phones too.

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Unconfirmed speeds (and expensive)


These chargers are also too expensive to recommend. They probably work great, but I haven't seen any reports of people actually trying any of them. They all probably work with the dock too. If anybody has one of these, please tell me if it works with the dock.

Charger|Price (USD)|Link|Notes
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Dell 45W charger|$49.99|Dell|Included with some Dell laptops.
Dell 45W Plus|$59.99|Dell|Use the USB-C cable. There's also a USB-A port for charging other devices.
Dell 65W charger|$69.99|Amazon|Included with some Dell laptops.
Dart USB-C charger|$99.99|FINsix|
Razer 12800mAh battery|$149.99|Razer|Use the USB-C port.

u/niogyn · 1 pointr/pokemongoSF

Now up to 8K 'confirmed' and 28K interested.

Special Independent Venues that will be doing things for the Pokémon Go Crawl:

The RazerStore (Westfield San Francisco Centre, 865 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103) near Powell. They will be doing giveaways of their Nabu Wearables, other gaming hardware, logo patches, iphone 6 cases, and more! Come into the store, take pictures of pokémon in the store, yourself in the store, etc. and tag it #pokecrawlsf and #RazerStore on facebook/Instagram. Stick around and have fun in their store!

They are also doing an off-site pokémon costume contest. Post a picture on your Instagram of you during the crawl in your best gear and tag it #pokecrawlsf and #Razer for a chance to win a Nabu Wearable!


StrEat Food Park (428 11th St, San Francisco, CA 94103) in SoMa which will have their food trucks and bars open and have reserved their “barn” space just for pokémon go players! They will have a few raffles too! Come to dance the night away to pokémon music and to meet other crawlers!
SoMa StrEat Food Park

The Myriad Market Hall (2175 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114) near Church Muni Station which will have tons of drink and food deals based on what pokémon you have or what level you are. They will have team themed drinks! And CHARGING STATIONS! Come here for great vibes, fun drinks, and yummy grub!
Their deals include:
Team-themed cocktails from Mrs. Jones $8.
$6 Bloody Mary or Mimosa to any trainer with an Aerodactyl.
Free glass of champagne to any trainer with a Snorlax.
The Cro Café: $1 off to all Pokémon trainers.
Special Team Valor Chai Latte (chai w/cinnamon, hot or iced) $4.
$10 Poke bowls for Level 10 and above
San Francisco Brewing Co.:$5 pints for all Pokémon Go trainers.
Antonik’s BBQ: $10 plates and sandwiches for all Pokémon Go trainers.
The Myriad

Other deals companies will be offering to Pokémon Go Crawlers:

LYFT is offering a 20% off code to and from these locations:
Dolores Park
StrEat Food Park in SoMa
The Myriad
Harry Bridges Plaza (in front of the Ferry Building)
18th and Mission

Use the code: SFOPOKEGO to get 20% OFF a lyft ride from 5pm-2am the day of the crawl.

RavPower has a deal - get $4 OFF one of their portable chargers here: http://amzn.to/29MXfuM with the code "PokémonG".

They are also doing an online GIVEAWAY, you just need to share your favorite pokémon capture with them at this link http://bit.ly/pokegosf and fill out the form for the possibility to win one of their portable chargers!

Häagen-Dazs® Ice Cream will be at one of the start locations handing out free ice cream.

*Reason is giving away an escape game to a group of pokémon crawlers. Look for the entry post in the facebook event discussion. They are still taking entries. It Ends Tuesday (July 19th) at 12pm PST!

u/sassafrasAtree · 5 pointsr/DJISpark

Return to home is a nightmare for newbs. Use at your peril!

Buy extra batteries (I have 5 in total, 3-4 is ideal). For the same price as one more battery, buy a RAVPower charger that use can charge your phone, your batteries, and your remote with (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1).

I bought a cheap hard case, which holds 6 batteries, the Spark, the controller, plus the RAVPower and extra props (under $30, and I toss it in my backpack if I go out on a trail where you look like a weirdo carrying a little suitcase, lol).https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072QWG49K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I bought a landing pad, was not sure I needed it, but glad I got it. I live in a sandy area (beach, plus sandy trails in the woods), so this is a must. $14: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XQP7MHQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Watch for interference from your phone bluetooth, and if you have an iOS watch, that can cause issues too.

BUY the insurance from DJI. Day one, 5th flight in, the Spark started drifting in ATTI mode (google it!). Basically it was acting erratically, and I was flying around 5-7' off the ground, and it was headed into a street. I used the RTH (return to home) button, and it kept drifting, until it was under a large tree. Then, it rose up to the return to home height, chopping its way through the tree, until it did not, and crashed. may you have better luck!

Image wise, be aware that the Spark tends to blow out extreme highlights (surf foam, sand, etc.). The lack of RAW sucks, but you can always underexpose a bit. There is a AEB feature though that is super easy to enable, it basically takes 3 exposures (metered, + one stop, - one stop). Even if you don't merge the three, you will at least have your pick of the three.

For post work, on iOS I use SnapSeed the most. It basically works like the desktop NIK imaging suite works. Great program! (and I clean up stuff professionally) For Desktop post still work, I use Luminar & Aurora for HDR (and the NIK suite).

The Spark is a great first drone, you will have a blast! cheers.

u/Dark_Pulse · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

I bought a battery pack that comes with a charger. They sell the charger separately, for $28.99.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y427WT7

But when I looked at the battery pack... well, it might be the ultimate battery pack for the Switch (if you have a bag that can hold it!). I shelled out the big bucks for this bad boy, but considering its capabilities, it's worth pretty much every penny.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ61PRW/

Guaranteed to charge the Switch on the go - even while you're playing it. Enough juice to last for days practically. Has a couple extra USB-A plugs so you can give your phone (assuming they don't also need USB-C) a good boost as well.

And you can charge the whole thing cold in 4 1/2 hours?

Yeah, it's pricey (about $100), but it may well be the last battery pack you need to buy for a long, long time - and it's overkill for keeping your Switch's battery going. You're getting at least 4-5 full recharges out of that thing before you need to charge it. Besides the AC Adapter, it'll also come with a C-to-C cable, and a Micro-B to A cable, and a nice little bag to protect it all too. Since the charger alone is $30 and you figure maybe an extra $10 for the cables themselves, that makes the price a lot more easy to swallow considering the mileage you'll get out of this thing.

If you need an AC Charger, $30 and that's got you covered. If you need portable power too, definitely look into getting the battery when it's back on sale in mid-May or so. Either way, you can't lose.

Pricey, yes... but so, so worth the money. Totally was happy to be playing BotW with my Switch plugged into this thing during some downtime at work, and to see its charge percentage going up as I played.

u/skelzer1 · 3 pointsr/Surface

I'd avoid that Xiaomi battery as it doesn't list USB-PD anywhere on the official spec sheet. Sure, it might charge your Surface but you definitely want a battery that operates within the official PD spec to protect from burnouts and ensure maximum charge rate (PD handshake). When you search for Xiaomi on the USB.org page, it looks like they've only certified one of their products, a wall charger. I'm aware the database often misses recently certified devices... but it looks like Xiaomi is operating loosely and avoiding the certification costs for their products. Considering the premium cost of Surface devices, there's no chance I'd risk using anything that lacks the USB-PD language in their official spec-sheet, with a breakout of the supported PD outputs/handshakes.

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Yes I see that the battery has PD listed on a few of the Amazon country sites.... but it looks way too shifty for my comfort. Fyi for PD to function correctly, the spec sheet needs to lists more than the total output. It needs to list which fixed voltage outputs actually support the USB-PD handshake. Although a battery might list a total output of 45w, it might only be able to pass the PD handshake at 7.5w, which would be far insufficient for any Surface device.

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Here's two pages that explain this a bit further:

https://www.goalzero.com/blog/what-tech-usb-c-and-power-delivery/

https://www.androidauthority.com/usb-power-delivery-806266/

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Personally, I'd stick with Anker's batteries. They are well tested, well reviewed, well supported, and very transparent with their product specs (with even more info in their forums). This is the one I'm using with my Surface Go:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ61PRW

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This battery is a perfect balance of size, weight, charging capacity, charging speed, and reliability. I also have the BatPower 98Wh ProE 2 ES7B 26800mAh Power Bank... which I thought I'd use use often with my SB2... but nope, this Anker is the only one I use when traveling. The upshot to this Anker is that you can leave your Surface Go charger at home and use the supplied PD charger instead. If you want to step things up a bit, you can also replace the included charger with their new PP Atom PD2 charger... it has two USB-C PD ports with 60w variable charging, so you can charge your Surface and battery at the same time (when one is full, the other gets max output).

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No, I don't work for Anker. I just love the build quality and performance of their products...

u/jzpenny · 2 pointsr/raspberry_pi

The approach I'm taking on my Pi 3-based "field computer" project is to use a buck converter to supply constant 5V to a 20000mah battery pack, in turn being fed by a cheapo 12V 30A switching PSU. That battery pack can pump out more than enough current for my purposes, but for higher amperage loads you could simply inject USB power directly from the buck converter rails.

Total cost of approximately $30 is competitive with a quality 5V 10A AC adapter. The benefit with this setup over an adapter is that by skipping the PSU stage and feeding straight off the buck converter, I can run off of essentially any common DC source, including car and motorcycle batteries. Of course, if the input voltage isn't 12V, you'll have to dial it in with the buck converter, but that's a small price for the ability to tap into all those 18V power tool batteries and even 36V golf carts & wheelchairs.

Note that there are a BUNCH of those "DROK" brand converters on Amazon. Some are boost only, some buck only, others have both stages on the same board for greatly increased flexibility at the cost of some conversion efficiency. Watch the voltage and amperage specs, assume that any stated thresholds are optimistic, and plan to do thermal testing and add additional cooling if needed for your application. If you can find them, and they are getting hard to find, the MingHe D3806 is pretty much the best, and is actually the one I'm using.

Note also to take care with wire resistance! Most especially, be mindful not to end up with a design that's got all 6 amps flowing over some generic USB cable with 28 gauge 5v strands.

u/coolspot18 · 2 pointsr/toronto

Also, if buying a power bank, keep it under 26,800 mah, that's the maximum size you can bring onto an airplane without "prior approval". Technically you can bring a larger one, but you need to get permission from an airline which is a hassle.

With a 10,000 mah power bank you can charge an iPhone or Galaxy smartphone about 3 or 4 times, a Nintendo switch about 2 times, so it's plenty of juice for a day or two. The larger 26,800 mah power banks are good if you plan on travelling extended periods without power, charging a tablet, or even a laptop. If charging a laptop, then in that case you'll need a $100+ USB-C PD Power Bank.

The Anker PowerCore II is very good - while it only has 1 output, it has the latest generation of charging chip so it can quickly charge a lot of devices. Build quality is fantastic. The RavPower USB-C Power Bank is also good, works well with a Nintendo Switch, and is about $10 cheaper, build quality is very good but not as slick as the Anker unit. Size wise, the Anker is chunkier but more compact, meanwhile the RavPower is thinner but longer/wider. Total mass of both units is ultimately the same, it really depends on how you like the shape of your battery :) Both are reputable brands, especially Anker, so they won't fry your phone or blow up in your hand.

I hope this helps!

u/GingerAle55555 · 4 pointsr/internetparents

I’m gonna be the unpopular person who says that you don’t have to pack light. Especially if you’re staying put in the same hotel etc. You’re most likely checking your suitcase in transit so who cares if it’s bigger or packed to capacity? I travel with larger bags (on wheels) all the time and I can honestly say that if my bag is a few inches bigger or a couple pounds heavier it makes zero difference. Just make sure you’re within the airlines guidelines.

SO. My point is, don’t put too much pressure on yourself to pack perfectly. If you can’t decide between a couple shirts, just bring both. You’ll be happier later when you have the choice. Check the weather for the time of year or dates you’re going and then look at your wardrobe. What would you be comfortable in? Pack those things. Look at your itinerary, what do you need to dress for? Pack those things. Stick to just a couple pairs of shoes. They take up the most space/are bulky. Good walking shoes are probably a must and then a pair to dress up a little with if you go somewhere nicer. If you can do laundry somewhere great, if not it’s ok to pack a few more pairs of underwear and shirts. Also consider packing some Shout Wipes in case you stain something you had hoped to rewear. Plan on wearing pants multiple times. For Scotland def pack some rain-appropriate things like a jacket etc.

Get some travel size toiletries and think about extras you might need. Yes you could buy Tylenol while there if you have a headache but then you have to go find it and depending on where you are it may be more expensive. It’s a small and light thing anyway so just pack some just in case. Think about other things like that.

Bring entertainment for the flight as well as snacks if you don’t want to pay for them onboard (airplane snacks can be pricey). Download books, movies, shows onto electronics ahead of time.

Lastly you might need power adapters depending on where you are coming from. Make sure you have a few so you can charge all of your tech. You might also consider getting a battery pack so you can charge on the go. Nothing worse than your entertainment dying mid-flight or your phone dying as you try to get an Uber. I love this one.



u/kamui_18 · 10 pointsr/Philippines

It was our 2nd time going to Japan last April (yay sakura season!) and all in all, mga 100-150k ang nagastos siguro naming 2 ni wifey for 7 days. Original budget was 100k pero pasalubong and stuff. We spent more during our first trip because we spent soooo much on stuff from Universal Studios (theme parks can be really expensive) plus Cebu Pacific changed the date of our flight so we had to spend more because we had to be re-routed to Tokyo and take another plane to go to Osaka.

Now to answer your question and some tips:

Budget

  • You need to identify your budget first i.e. how much can you and are you willing to spend. Your itinerary will revolve around this
  • Don't approach your travel to Japan the other way around where you plan where to go and what to do because it will only frustrate you if you find out that you can't do all of the things that you wanted
  • By knowing how much you can spend, you can then prioritize the activities that needs to be included in your trip

    Travel

  • Search from cheap flights here https://matrix.itasoftware.com/ and then buy the ticket from the airline it recommends
  • If you're entering from Osaka, get a tourist Through Pass pass, 5k Yen/person siya and it will save you a lot of money if you're moving around a lot. Note - it does not allow you to take JR trains. I don't think Tokyo has something similar so you'll have to get a regular IC card or pay in cash for public transportation.
  • IC Cards - they're prepaid cards that you can use to pay for train rides, bus rides and even 7-11's. Highly recommended for the added convenience.
  • Google Maps is your best friend. It will tell you how to get to where you want to go, which train station do you need to transfer as well as their scheduled departure times. You will need internet connectivity for it though
  • You can ask some of the train station staff how to get to a certain terminal. Some of them have maps and can show you where to go.
  • We saved a bit by taking an overnight bus from Osaka to Tokyo instead of taking a plane and spending some cash for a hotel room I think. You can argue about the time saved though since parang 9pm-7am ang biyahe namin. It will be up to you on how to fill in the gap for the time you check out from the hotel till the bus' departure time. We booked our tickets via https://www.kosokubus.com/en/, tickets were 5k yen/passenger
  • Bullet Train/Shinkansen - Expensive but it is nice to experience it at least once. Osaka to Tokyo cost us around 15k Yen/person if memory serves me right, trip duration was about 3 hours. There is a Osaka-Kyoto route if you just want to try it out which should be much cheaper.

    Food and Lodging

  • It is a tossup between AirBnB and getting a hotel depending on your needs/wants. You can get really cheap and accessible places either way but one of the benefits of getting AirBnB is some of them would toss in a free pocket wifi that you can use while in Japan.
  • Lodging is cheaper in Osaka vs. Kyoto. I'd get a place in Osaka first and then take a train for about 45 minutes to get to Kyoto. If you were to get the Through Pass then the cost shouldn't be an issue.
  • Food from convenience stores like 7-11 and Family Mart are actually quite good, a meal for 1 person is about 300-500 yen
  • DO NOT TIP. Tipping is considered rude and you're basically telling them that they're not being paid enough by the establishment they're working for.

    Connectivity

  • Rent a pocket wifi unit from the airport. 3G is plenty fast but check if the provider has data caps or throttling once you hit a certain threshold. It would suck if you have internet problems and your only way to figure out how to move around the area is via Google Maps. You will need a credit card for this though.
  • Get a decently sized battery pack. I have an Anker PowerCore+ 26,000 mAh power brick (it feels and weighs like one too) and I'd end the day with 50% charge after connecting the pocket wifi and 2 cell phones to it throughout the day

    Cash and Payments

  • Just like the Philippines, Japan is a cash heavy society. There is a good chunk of establishments that don't have credit card terminals.
  • I did the math and exchange rates via ATMs are more favorable compared to going to a bank or other brick and mortar establishment to change my peso to yen. My account is with BDO so your mileage may vary but I'd call my local bank for their rates and find out any supplemental fees for withdrawing overseas and then compare it against the exchange rate in the airport.
  • We didn't see a lot of banks around but most of the ATMs that we found were in 7-11s

    Our Itinerary

    Day 1 - Osaka - Osaka Castle & Dotonbori for dinner

    Day 2 - Osaka/Kyoto - Nara Deer Park, Owl Cafe & Haradane Garden

    Day 3 - Osaka - Dotonbori and then overnight bus to Tokyo

    Day 4 - Tokyo - Diver City Tokyo because Gundaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam

    Day 5 - Tokyo - Mt. Fuji Tour (about 10k Yen/person) - inclusive of boxed lunch

    Day 6 - Tokyo - Tokyo Disneyland

    Day 7 - Tokyo - Return to Manila

    Let us know how long and where you plan to go first and I could offer some additional suggestions
u/OhGooses · 4 pointsr/OculusQuest

After testing the tuna can and finding it to be IMMENSELY more comfortable, I continued to play with the tuna strapped on until my power bank arrived today. Now I have the real setup!

Here are the links to the products I used:

Anker PowerCore 10000 PD

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07HBTY3Z2

I like the size of this powerbank and I think it'll be nice to have with my phone and Switch as well so it was worth it all around.

Kootek 118" Cable Management Sleeves

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GCS77TU

This is a fairly big roll for this small application, but I plan on using some of it for its intended purpose as well. The neoprene sleeve would also only work for a smallish powerbank like this one. I also considered something like this (would also work for larger powerbanks):

Reusable Cinch Straps 2" x 12" - 6 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FY8W2GG

The powerbank came with a 3ft cable that would have worked fine, but I ordered some 1.5ft cables instead. I think it may have been unnecessary, though.

Besgoods 2-Pack 1.5ft Short Braided USB C to USB C 2.0 Cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QM48ZT7

Overall, the counterweight is a HUGE improvement for me, and the added bonus of some extra battery life is nice as well!

u/AdamManHello · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

One that supports USB-C power delivery will give you the best results, but TBH if you want to save some money, USB C to C battery packs that don't support power delivery will work well too, it just won't charge quite as fast. You'll still be able to play games like BOTW while charging the battery.

For example, this is a power delivery battery.. Currently around $75. This is an external battery that will provide USC C to C charging at 3A but does not support PD. Currently at $50.

So it's up to you whether or not the $25 is worth it. I have the 2nd, non PD, battery pack here, and used the USB C port on 2 separate 5 hour flights, playing BOTW during the majority of both flights (minus 1 or 2 quick naps). It worked perfectly the whole time.

So it's up to you. You might want the faster charging, but you also may want to save $25.

EDIT: Worth noting that the $75 charger here comes with a C to C cable. That usually costs around $8 - 10 separately. That may make the purchase worthwhile for you.

u/fogdogS1 · 8 pointsr/ElectricForest

Honestly, I don’t think it’s really necessary. For charging, I use this portable charger to keep my phone and my boyfriend’s phone charged all four days. There’s a phone charging station in maplewoods if it runs out of juice so you have a backup option.

For lights, I just use these solar powered lights and they work great! Then I use a battery powered lantern for the camping table, another in the tent, and that’s more than enough light to be able to find everything in the dark. I also have a few solar stakes from the dollar tree that I put next to the tent lines so no one trips over the lines or stakes.

As for the speakers, I really don’t think that you need anything more than a small portable Bluetooth speaker anyway which doesn’t require much power and can just be charged at the phone charging station if necessary. I stayed in maplewoods last year and I loved how quiet and relaxing it was (my sis calls it the “retirement home of electric forest lol). I kinda think of it as the unofficial quiet camping option. If you’re looking to party after hours, the RV camp is like a two minute walk away. Of course, if you wanna have a big speaker setup, I’m sure no one will stop you, but maplewoods seems like the wrong campground to have it in bc not many people can get in, it’s generally super chill (I don’t remember anyone playing loud music after hours last year), and, again, the RV parties are right next door.

Happy (early) forest! You’ll love maplewoods, it’s honestly so great!

u/etailer10 · 3 pointsr/OculusQuest

I received my Quest yesterday morning and have had quite a bit of time on it I have a Vive and had the Pro for a few days before I returned it. I am totally happy with it, games are better being tether less and the graphics are pretty good. One of the 10 games and experiences that I have played is notable Apex Construction. Totally cool game and well worth the $30 that it costs.

I did purchase a 10,000 mAh USB C Power Pack from Amazon and a 3 foot USB C to USB C cord. Nice thing also the 3 foot cable will also charge the quest and fits nice in my front pant pockets. USB output on the power supply is important and this one pushes 2.4 amps. When I'm playing while hooked to this thing my power level went from 15% to 25% in around 20 minutes.

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I can easily get 7 hours of play time with this iphone 7 plus sized battery pack which is more than I'll play in a day.

Power Supply

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z4RHZZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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3 foot USB C to USB C Cable

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MZKGVXJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/wapwopwipwup · 7 pointsr/GalaxyNote8

All the cables I previously mentioned as well as the following chargers (except the Anker 26800 battery) are USB-IF certified.
This charger from Monoprice has 5 ports - 1 Type C, 3 Type A. The 3 Type A ports have a total maximum output of 5V 2.4A, or 12W. Each individual Type A port is also capable of that 12W, given you have nothing plugged into the rest of them. The Type C port is capable of 5, 9, 12, 15, 20V charging, all at 3A.

This charger from Monoprice has 2 ports - 1 Type C, 1 Type A. The Type A has an output of 5V 2.4A, or 12W. The Type C is capable of 5V and 9V at 3A, or 15V charging at 2.6A. I do not think it is capable of 12V charging, 12V is just not listed on the MP website nor on the charger itself.

This (last) charger from Monoprice is a car charger and has 2 ports - 1 Type C, 1 Type A. The Type A has an output of 5V 1A, or 5W. The Type C is capable of 5V and 9V charging at 3A, or 12V charging at 2.25A.

This battery from Anker has 1 Type C and 1 Type A. The Type C acts as both an input and output for the battery. The Type C, as an input, is capable of 5V 3A (15W), 9V 3A (27W), 15V 2A (30W), and 20V 1.5A (30W). As an output, it is capable of 5V 3A (15W), 9V 2.67A (24W), and 15V 1.6A (24W). The Type A is 5V 2A, or 10W. It comes with a 30W wall charger as well as a C-C (Type C to Type C) cable as well as a Type A to Micro B cable. The output capabilities of the charger are not listed, so I will assume they are the same as the input of the battery's Type C port. The C-C cable is definitely only 3A capable, as the battery cannot output anything higher than that, and most likely only USB 2.0 capable.

This battery from Anker is a bit special. It is not expressly USB-IF certified but may fall under the clause that if two products (from the same manufacturer) are near identical then only one needs to be certified. I do not think it does, as it features an extra Type A port and has over 30% more capacity than the other one, but I'm going to list it here anyway. This one has 1 Type C, again as an input and output, and 2 Type A ports. The Type A's are each 5V 3A (15W). The Type C port is 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 15V 2A, and 20V 1.25A capable as an output. As an input it's the same across the board, except it can charge at 1.5A at 20V. Comes with the same cables and charger as the other Anker battery.

This Nekteck charger has a captive 6ft Type C cable, and is capable of 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A charging.

This Nekteck charger has just 1 Type C port, and is capable of 5V 3A, 9V 3A, 12V 3A, 15V 3A, 20V 3.25A charging. To get that 20V 3.25A charging you MUST use a 5A capable cable, a 3A capable cable will clip it to 20V 3A. This charger comes with a 6ft C-C cable that is capable of 5A charging, but is probably USB 2.0.

This Nekteck car charger is the same as the Monoprice one I listed above, except this only outputs 5V 3A and 9V 3A, no 12V charging on this one. The Type A port is the same as the MP.

u/glidej · 3 pointsr/motorcycles

I pack a very similar kit, the same luggage in fact. Here's how my kit has evolved.

  • I use a Kriega US-20 as a tail bag. This carries my clothes and acts as my general bullshit spot. It's never more than half full. I put it as far forward on the back of my bike as I can so I can use it as a backrest on longer transits.
  • I strap a Half Dome 2+ immediately behind the Kriega. It's seriously tiny and super easy to setup.
  • I cut down some small trash cans from the dollar store to create semi-hard liners for the soft luggage. The whole bag is less prone to deforming and is easier to mount like this. As an added bonus, you can pull everything out of a pannier at once by just grabbing the liner.
  • This is purely personal, but I hate wearing a backpack when I ride. I use a very small, magnetic tank bag for misc day needs like water and snacks. The OP derided batteries as heavy but my 20k mAh battery worked well for me.

    A couple things I highly recommend from OP's kit:

  • Rokstraps are worth every penny. He contrasted them with static straps, but they shine in comparison to cheap bungie nets even more. They don't wear out randomly and fail. Don't fuck with anything else.
  • Just get a cheap synthetic sleeping bag and compress the shit out of it. Use the several hundred dollars you saved to take a longer, cooler trip.
  • The stove he recommend is great, they do everything you need.

    Here's a another picture of the my load-out. It worked well for 3 week trip for me (but I didn't have to deal with cold weather).
u/JRidz · 20 pointsr/Ultralight

Just wrote this as a comment on another sub and thought it might be useful to someone here.

Rundown of my experience with the power banks I own:

Klarus CH1X

  • This is my short trip/minimalist charger, but can be expanded with swappable 18650 batteries. Some battery brands include USB ports integrated into the batteries for recharging as well.
  • With a 3.6k mAh battery, comes in at 2.9oz. I can add another battery to double the capacity to 7.2k mAh and 4.7oz, or a third battery for 10.6k and 6.5oz. At this point, it’s more about the flexibility than weight savings.

    Anker Powercore 10k

  • When I just want to toss in a bank for 3-4 days and have enough juice to run my iphone, AppleWatch and headlamp while taking photos, video and tracking my route with a GPS app.
  • The lightest integrated bank at this capacity that I’ve found, and regularly $25 on Amazon.
  • 10k mAh and 6.35oz

    Anker Powercore 10k PD

  • I recently went on a 2 week backpacking trip on the John Muir Trail, which included stopping into civilization for burgers and charge ups. The standard battery banks take the better part of a day to recharge, but these newer “PD” banks use USB-C connections and higher wattage charging adapters to cut that down to less than 4 hours. This worked wonderfully at Red’s Meadow while we ate and resupplied.
  • A tad heavier than the older powercore and at a premium of $45 (got mine on Amazon Day sale though), plus the price and weight of an 18W charger.
  • 10k mAh and 6.7oz.
  • I can also add the other Anker 10k for a total of 20k mAh and 13oz, if you’re rocking a YouTube level video production.

    Bonus item: Lixada “10W” Solar Panel

  • Im not a fan of the bulky and heavy name brand solar chargers, but I f you’re not sucking down huge amounts of power every day, a cheap and light supplemental solar panel like this is a great addition. I’ve tested this several times on open (minimal shade) trails, plugged into the Anker while I hike and it does a surprisingly good job of topping off the bank or getting extra mA before needing to recharge on longer trips.
  • Trim some of the extra plastic off to save another ounce of weight. Do the math by pairing it with a smaller bank and you can come in at the same weight or less than a higher capacity bank.
  • Real world output of 3W and 2.75oz trimmed.
  • I plan on trying this out with the Klarus to see if I can get a sub 6oz solution that can be indefinitely sustainable (given the proper conditions).
u/kaeyay · 26 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Any tempered glass screen protector from a reputable maker for one.

The Pro controller is one of the best feeling controllers I've ever had.

A high end battery pack if you can afford it. Should support USB-C/PD charging. I managed to snag this RAVPower battery on sale.

For Splatoon players who like split Joycon play, grips can be helpful to add comfort. I personally have Nintendo's official battery grip, provides a pretty nice girth extension.

And I guess a case, though beanies are pretty convenient to slip your console into.

Edit: Would also like to add a tablet mount for lazy bed gamers. Position it above your face, take off the Joycons, and relish in the comfort while feeling like you're in Wall-E.

u/Maximusdeximus · 1 pointr/peacecorps

Definitely bring a powerbank and universal surge protector. I have the ones below.

I also brought a solar panel (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012YZXMZS), but I have reliable enough electricity at my site that I gave it to another volunteer who doesn't. It is a life saver for her.

As for language, don't worry about it. Luganda is the largest language group, but you could very easily be placed in a region that speaks another language. Swahili would be good to learn, but again that depends on where you get placed in Uganda.

The language program here is pretty good. Everyone in my cohort passed the requirement. I'm sure that you will too :)

If you have any other questions feel free to DM me.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RVUIXOC (surge protector)
https://www.amazon.com/MAXOAK-50000mAh-Portable-Charger-External/dp/B00YP823NA (powerbank)

u/link270 · 21 pointsr/gadgets

I got this little guy first:

AUKEY 20000mAh Portable Charger with Lightning and Micro-USB Input, 3.4A Dual USB Output for iPhone 7/7 Plus, Samsung and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0176HQ1O8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_FZjuzb5QYEJSG

It’s a fantastic pack for a decent price, plus it has a lightning input, which is cool if you use iOS devices. It’ll charge the switch, but it’s slow and it won’t charge while you play.

USB C Portable Charger RAVPower 20100 Power Bank QC 3.0 Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 20100mAh Input & Output Type C Battery Pack for Macbook, Nexus 6, iPhone and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IFIJW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_f2juzbKCCPR9X

This is the second one I got. It’s been fantastic! It’ll charge great during play as long as you use the usb c output. As for cables, I just got a usb C to usb C cable from Anker, they do great cables, try to get a gen 1 or gen 2 usb C too. (There’s different speeds and power capabilities on usb c cables, it’s a little confusing. )

USB C Power Bank RAVPower 26800 PD Portable Charger 26800mAh(Faster Recharged in 4.5 Hours &USB-C Input, 30W Type-C Output)for Nintendo Switch, USB Type-C Laptops, 2016 MacBook Power Delivery Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_V3juzbF757DZQ

I also noticed his guy, which HAS PD so it’d be even faster. There are also the power core+ from Anker with PD, but they are a little more expensive from what I saw right now.

u/2HDFloppyDisk · 1 pointr/Alienware

Here was my shopping list,

-PCIe eGPU enclosure for the WiGig card

-Thunderbolt3 (active) cable

-Vive Wireless Adapter with Vive Pro addon

-Spare battery with 20000mAh Qualcomm QC 3.0


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077YCR5LC

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H5QF1GO

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0X3NL5

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GKHNBCT

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GY7JZP4



I read about 2 dozen posts around the internet covering the topic of using the wireless adapter with external configurations for laptops. Many people had mixed results and I was hesitant to try it myself but I needed to figure out if it was possible regardless since there wasn't any clear answers.


I ordered the items that made the most sense to me in terms of price and quality. The eGPU enclosure I got was the most attractive and had a carry handle which I liked considering my intended use for this setup was going to be mobile. I went with an active Thunderbolt 3 cable due to the fact that it "should" in theory provide a better signal from the eGPU to the laptop. Finally, I got a spare battery based on the reviews that said the included HTC battery didn't last long and took forever to recharge. The battery I got was recommended by others in the reviews who said they had a Vive Wireless kit.


Once I got all the items I did the setup and fired up the Vive. Right off the bat it worked perfectly. With that said, some of the mixed reviews I was seeing from others trying the eGPU setup had commented on FPS stuttering/lag when moving your head and I did experience this slightly although it was intermittent at times. I also had a brief random moment where everything pixelated pretty bad as if the graphics suddenly got toggled to 1990 Nintendo mode.


In the end I was able to determine the following,

  1. It is possible to run the Vive Wireless Adapter on a laptop.

  2. The hardware of the laptop is an important factor in having a smooth experience with this setup.

  3. Some tweaking and configuration work will need to be done to get a smooth FPS. Still a WIP for me to get the level I'm happy with.

  4. Some games may not be optimized enough to offer crisp visuals.


    My testing of this setup was with an Alienware M15 and M17 both with i9 CPU, 2080 RTX, 32GB RAM, and x2 NVME M.2 SSD. I have an older Alienware 17 R5 I plan to test with soon to compare results.


    Most importantly, what I noticed in my testing was that there's some graphical loads that will bog down the FPS and cause slight stuttering and it's not yet fully clear why. For example, while in SteamVR home room area there was a few key spots that when I looked directly at them it would cause stutter if I moved my head left and right slowly but if I opened the Steam menu which added a transparent overlay on top of what I was looking at the stutter would go away completely even though I could still see the same thing behind the overlay. I read a lot of people tweaking SteamVR settings to smooth out the FPS and I have yet to get the time to fully dive into that part but I suspect it will likely work out to resolve the issue.


    The alternative setup I was wanting to test was getting the Alienware AGA enclosure and testing to see if that provided a better out of the box solution without tweaking settings. I found some people saying it didn't work at all and others saying it did. Considering the cable connection is different it still has me curious, as I believe the cable connection over the AGA is using an identical pipeline/bandwidth as Dell docking stations.
u/MatNomis · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

As Lorben says, Anker’s Switch-branded vs unbranded power banks are identical. The only tricky thing is: they have a lot of different “unbranded” products, whereas I think they only have two with Switch branding. That makes it a lot easier for the casual consumer to pick the power bank with the right ports and charging features. That said, if you’re willing to invest a small amount of scrutiny to find their unbranded equivalent (avoiding very similar models that only have USB2 ports, for example), you can save some money.

Compare these two

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DMCZ359/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WNWRNC/

I can’t do a super effective compare as I’m on my phone, I’ll try to confirm in a bit. There should be the same product, but the unbranded costs $30 less and comes with a charger.

Finally, I’d get the bigger one if you have the regular Switch, because there’s sort of a minimum-portability-factor involved, and even if you get a smaller battery, you still need kit big enough to carry the Switch. The larger size actually matches the Switch’s dimensions a little better, so packs fairly nicely alongside it. The smaller pack is indeed more compact, but ends up being a little irregular, in terms of packing neatness. Thus, I’d say the significantly increased battery capacity outweighs the impaired portability benefits. Plus: you can always endure and bring a bigger battery, but you can’t make a 10000mah battery last as long as a 20000mah battery no matter how much muscle you put into it.

I’m assuming you’re putting stuff in a bag. If you’re planning to put the battery in a pocket, get the smaller one. If you have a Switch Lite get the smaller one, as it matches its portability/size better, and refills its smaller capacity battery more times.

edit: at a desktop now; just updating to say I'm confident these two are equivalent, and that differences in size/weight are likely just due to rounding methods

u/Prosapiens · 4 pointsr/EDC

Gorruck 34L GR2 Coyote Tan - a good bag, heavy, uncomfortable, probably give it to my grandchildren in like 50 years

Flip Flops - generic things

Bigblue 28W solar charger - very good, can charge my battery up during the day if i leave it in the sun which I've never really done honestly

Jakemy hardware tools - seamed useful? i've never needed this

Army glove shells - i thought i used these a lot and were indistructable but now that i think of it, i don't use them that often and are probably pretty cheaply made.

Sharpie, pen, all weather notebook - probably should switch over to a fisher space pen...

Straws - these are probably already broken.

Whistle - really really really loud

Fire-striker, matches, lighter - i'm not sure i have enough ways to start a fire

Fresnel lens - ok, now i have enough

LED flashlight - i used to go running in the middle of the night with this flashlight, its tiny

LED flashlight - this isn't the one i have but looks kinda similar? i don't remember where i got mine

Earbuds - generic cheap earbuds

Leatherman Surge - given to me by my wife for passing the bar. thanks wife!

First Aide kit - i put mine together from stuff i've stolen from friends houses whenever i go over and use the bathroom

playing cards - these look very similar to the ones i have, they are plastic so they won't get rained on

glasses/ sunglasses - i have really bad vision

personal hygiene kit - aahhhh dry shaving

Sawyer Mini / syringe, collapsible canteen (dirty), heavy duty straw - i've never used this

collapsible canteen (clean) - i've never used this either

sewing kit - i've used this a lot

ID tags - i guess if i get blown up they'll know my blood type?

garbage bag - for when my pockets are full

elastic bands - i use these when packing to keep rolled socks and things from falling apart

Salt - i have nooooo idea why i have this

cooking grate - i'm not going to hold meat over a fire with a stick like some sort of caveman

heavy duty ziplock bag - in case my mapcase breaks and other reasons

rip-patch - leftover from when i needed a pack because i bought a crummy cheap inflatable sleeping pad.

Army Fleece Beanie - i always keep this at the top of my pack

4 Bungie Cords - not the one i use but similar. to make a field-expedient shelter

Trowel - for disposal of biological wastes

Lensatic compass - because GPS should only be a backup

Pocketboy 130 folding saw - i have a bigger one for yardwork, this small one is really great

Tent stakes - for tent staking

Ravpower 26800 Battery - use this all the time can fast chage my stuff

Battery Battery holder, cables, wall charger - all fits togehter like glove!

Army Poncho - wear it, make a tent out of it etc

Microfiber towel - not the one i use but similar. i mainly use this for when the kids accidentally fall in a lake like they tend to do for some reason

Down Jacket - cheap chinese knockoff... i feel bad for not buying american

Wet weather top - not sure this is worth the space/weight

Wet Weather bottom - not sure if this is worth the weight/space

Silkweights - PJs! and warmth

Jungle Blanket - this is a lot better than the army's woobie. lighter and warmer

Gransfors Bruks Wildlife Hatchet - again, gift from wife. she wanted me to chop things and be more manly, generally. now i come home with parts of wildlife for her to cook

Map of New England - or, how i stopped worrying and love dismounted land navigation

PT belt - keeps me safe in all situations

Compression straps - i don't like lashing things to the outside but i guess i can if i wanted to

Fork and Spoon - stole these from the kitchen. i'll probably be replacing this soon with something titanium.

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EDIT: i just priced it out: $1,585.08 total

u/Gawlf85 · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

The regular Switch's battery life is 3-5 hours depending on the game and settings, which is about the same as a 3DS. It's not bad, but you'll probably run out of juice at some point on long trips, and you'll want to charge it overnight almost every night.

The new Switch model almost doubles this, up to 5-9 hours, apparently. I can't remember the last time I played more than 8 hours in a day, so it should stay alive for virtually all gaming sessions you could need as long as you can charge it every other day.

If you plan on playing mostly handheld, it might be worth the wait. But if you're really getting a good discount, you can always simply invest part of that money on a good powerbank to keep your console juiced up anyway, like we old-Switch owners do :P

EDIT: This one here, for instance, should give you 2 extra full charges, meaning you'd extend your battery life to 9-15 hours total, for $40. If you save more than that from the old Switch sale, it might be worth it.

u/CoryBoehm · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

ANY Tempered Glass screen protector will work well. Personally I have Orzly on my Switch but have used Spigen on phones in the past. Both are top notch and have been doing screen protectors for handheld electronics forever.

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The Docks Bands can also help ensure the Switch is not coming into contact with the dock, especially if you have younger kids.

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The other big accessory to consider early on is a hard sided carrying case. Anyone will do. Personally I have the Hori Tough Pouch. Being a step ahead means if for some reason the Switch is leaving the house there is at least a carrying case ready.

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If you know the Switch will be used on long road trips, etc. a battery pack like Ravpower 26800 PD is also great to have around put is much more optional.

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In terms of the SD card, I have had my Switch since launch, have about 12 games now and buy physical cartridges when possible. I have still not exceeded the built in memory and needed an SD card. That said if you are buying one only buy from Best Buy or Amazon and if buying make sure you aren't buying from a third part seller. Also look for a UHS-I or UHS-II card (UHS = Ultra high speed). Sandisk and Samsung are two more reputable brands. In terms of size, go with the largest size that doesn't make your wallet scream as this is something you want to buy only once if possible.

u/borislab · 1 pointr/mflb

yea, it was rated as being a 12v battery but it couldn't give out the proper Amperage or something. I ended going for this laptop portable battery while waiting for the mini lipo battery that's about the size of the launch box with a DC connector integrated I order from china a couple weeks ago, should be here around mid January I guess. The laptop battery work great but it's just so cumbersome due to its size! I'm likely going to end up returning it but it is pretty awesome, looks to be the equivalent of around 200 AA batteries. I'm at a week of heavy use and i probably used up around 20% of the battery. So that means this battery should give me about a month of daily (10-20 sessions a day) usage. If it weren't for the size, it truly would have been the perfect one. Do let me know how you're portable PA turns out!

u/Slyfer77 · 2 pointsr/OculusQuest

Do you want to have it connected when you are not playing or have it in your pocket while you are playing on the Quest to extend play time?

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Because this thing is HUGE.

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This power bank was included in the TPCast Wireless Adapter Set I used some time for my Oculus Rift and I can tell you - the 320g it weighs is quite a lot for having it hanging on you (I had it in a pouch fixed to a belt).

And it's not only the weight alone but the form factor as well.

It's quite long so you can't put it in your pant's pocket. You have to have a belt or a fanny pack.

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So consider something lighter and more pocket-friendly.

Obviously the power bank being smaller means it has a lower rating, but 10.000 mAh will be plenty.

20.000 mAh really is not needed (unless you plan for 10 hour game sessions ;)

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Many have bought this one and I ordered it as well recently:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-PowerCore-10000mAh-Portable-Delivery/dp/B07HBTY3Z2

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Compact, has a USB-C port that is used for out AND in and has a nice add-on: it supports power delivery so you can fast charge other devices that support this AND the power bank can be recharged in only 3.5 hours instead of 9h when using a power adapter that also supports PD

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(Unfortunately PD is not compatible with Qualcoms QuickCharge so you'll most likely have to invest in another power adapter as well)

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Actually I saw the power bank in a video of "RaMarcus".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjsF4k2uiGQ&t=385s

Check it out if you want to get a feeling for the size.

He recommends some magnetic USB cables as well, however I'll check for other options first.

u/Bronstin · 5 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Gotcha. I guess since the joycons are separate things and the screen is the entire front, it seems like a glove would only cover the back and the narrow top and bottom of the system? I do use a screen protector but I have a hard time picturing a situation where I'd drop the system in a way that the glove would do any significant protecting. I'd be more worried about extra insulation causing heating issues especially since the thing can run pretty hot and hasn't been out long enough for any longterm issues to be picked up on.

A phone I think is different since that thing is going in and out of my hands and pockets pretty much 24/7. But like you said, to each their own, I get why you want it I just wouldn't consider it anywhere near necessary or required. But just as I cringe and am kind of shocked when I see someone using a phone without a protector, I guess you feel the same way about a Switch. No worries.

>Its nice that the joy cons are comfortable for you. But that's you. For me, they are a bit of a joke especially when you want to go 2 player and are forced to play one sideways.

Tbh I agree they suck to play sideways, I was talking about using a pro controller vs two joycons.

>As for the battery bank, from the research I had done, the only compatible ones worth getting are anywhere from $60-100. Apparently it requires a very specific watt/amp ratio that is a bit pricier than your rando battery bank you may grab at your local 7-11.

Agreed that most ordinary packs people have probably won't suffice. There was a guy with a Reddit thread comparing power packs, I used that as a base and checked out some cheaper alternatives to what he recommended. I found this pack which works fine for me, it charges about 9-12%/hour while playing Zelda at full brightness.

u/Mananercal · 2 pointsr/bapcsalescanada

No idea about Jackery as I haven't heard of it before, but I use both Anker and Aukey batteries and they have been pretty fantastic. Anker seems higher in quality but I haven't had a problem with either of my Aukey batteries and they cost less. I mainly buy Anker cables, they're pretty good and go 'on sale' quite often.

My favourite battery so far is this onethough, it's nice and small and quick charge is pretty necessary during use with my S7 and it's 3000mAH battery.
https://www.amazon.ca/Anker-PowerCore-Qualcomm-Portable-Charger/dp/B01JIYWUBA/ref=sr_1_35?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1506522891&sr=1-35

u/fisherrider · 2 pointsr/bicycletouring

We just (September 2016) did kind of a similar ride down the Cascades from Klamath Falls to Truckee, and what you're bringing looks very similar to what we had. Some notes based on your list:

  • Nights got down to the 30s (though it may be warmer in Washington?). I was happy to have a 20 degree sleeping bag; another guy we met along the way found it rather cold in a less-insulated bag.

  • I'd only bring 2 pairs of socks and 2 undies - you can wash the extra pair and put it under a bungee to dry during the day. I'd go with fewer shirts as well: 2 short sleeve / 1 long sleeve is probably enough. I actually brought like 4 jerseys and 4 short sleeve shirts, and only used 3 jerseys and 2 shirts. Why 2 tights? In case one gets wet?

  • YMMV, but I'd much prefer a down jacket to just a vest - my arms are what get cold!

  • I like having a bladder rather than a third bottle - less space when you know you can get water along the way, and big ones can hold 3+ liters for when you suspect you can't get water.

  • If the solar charger works for you, great. I read up on them a bit and it seemed like they were unreliable at best. Instead I went for a large-capacity battery (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1XH46M) which is less bulky but perhaps heavier.

    I also liked keeping things organized in gallon ziplocks and / or lightweight dry bags.

    Regardless, have a blast!
u/irishtexmex · 2 pointsr/PixelBook

I LOVE them.

I remember one particular instance where I was finding some soft classical music to play in the background while I worked. Except that I had left the volume too high (from jamming out to them earlier), and instead of getting to work I closed my eyes. The beautiful clarity and staging that came crashing through completely took me, and I realized after about 10 minutes that I had been sitting there, eyes closed, completely fixed on a concerto. It was delightful.

HOWEVER, I'd bet dollars to donuts that the Sony's are more comfortable. I think it just depends on your priorities. What sold me on the PX's was:

  1. Beauty - I was hesitant about the blue/gold combination when I ordered them, but hugely relieved when I opened them up. They are gorgeous.
  2. Durability - I think both the Bose & Sony's are too plastic-ky for how much they cost. The build quality of the PX's feels fantastic. Plus I was sold when I watched 1:48-2:20 of this YouTube video. They might not fold up as compact as the Sony's or Bose, but try doing that to either one of them.
  3. USB-C - This was more important to me than it it is to probably 99% of the rest of the world (/r/Pixelbook excluded?). I have one charger in my backpack that charges my laptop (Pixelbook), phone (Pixel 2 XL), and headphones (B&W PX). Not only does it charge over USB-C, but it can do audio over both USB-C and 3.5 mm. Super convenient.
u/Baconstrip01 · 3 pointsr/gpdwin

I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1XH46M/

I played Dark Souls 2 for like 4 hours on a flight with it, and my WIN was still at about 80%. Heavily intensive games do still drain power on the charger, but I still could have gotten a whole lot of time out of it.

Battery is perfect (though kinda big).

The WIN does get pretty hot when plugged in to the charger + gaming, but I didn't have any problems :)

u/The_Back_Burner · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitchDeals

I know I'm late to the thread but I just want to thank you for setting all this information up. Website's amazing and easy to digest.

I watched a Digital Foundry video on Power Banks for the Switch, and with dead hyperlinks ended up buying this RAVPower 26800, not realizing that there are different models with the same name (and not knowing to look out for certain abbreviations nor what they mean).

Luckily I ran into this thread on a sub I don't browse and was able to return it not realizing the Switch has a USB-C port (and that A-to-C is suboptimal). I was able to get an upgrade (funnily enough not the "upgrade available" model on the first item's page) with minimal turnaround and cost.

I don't have a Switch yet, as I'm getting all my accessories first like microSD cards and cases. But I would have been really bummed to find out how subpar my original power bank would have been while playing on the go for the first time, and your easy-to-use site prevented that.

Thanks again.

u/jasauders · 1 pointr/thinkpad

That's some good info. I was looking at it like this... if we can get one charge out of it, that's already worth it for the particular scenario at hand (burning through a night of coffee, dinner, bagels, and more coffee over some research papers), as a full laptop charge + at least one recharge on battery pack would be pretty nice. More than that is a massive bonus.

I guess I'll have to sleep on this and really think about how much this feature means, as the act of going to a Thinkpad 13 over the E470 (for two laptops) makes things a little salty given our budget (yet it's reasonably close enough to remain attractive). I've seen enough good reviews to compel me to really give the Thinkpad 13 a hard consideration. Likewise, I can save some money with my own RAM upgrades. I assume (risky word, I know) if you order with 4GB of RAM it comes 1x4GB, which would allow me to buy two Thinkpad 13's with 4GB each, move all the RAM to laptop A (8GB total @ 2x4GB), and buy 8GB on Amazon for laptop B at a fraction of what it would cost to just have Lenovo ship both of them to me with 8GB.

I'll do some more reading on this. It's interesting to me, but it also seems like new enough technology to have some unknown hurdles that may not be ironed out for a while yet.

EDIT - Something that just caught my eye was this fancy looking gizmo:

https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-23000mAh-Portable-External-Smartphones/dp/B00HFMUBYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1488161474&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+battery+pack+for+laptop

23kmAh battery pack that comes with its own power port that you can connect to an adapter that matches your laptop for charging.

Yeah, it's 'another' cable.
No, it's not as handy as a generic USB C cable from Monoprice.
Yeah, it would allow me to go with an E470 and charge it on the fly.

Getting a 1080 screen on a Thinkpad 13 is a $70 bump, while on the E470 it's a $35 bump. Two E470's would save me nearly $300 while getting the same RAM and same processor (RAM I'd bump to 8GB on my own. E470 doesn't come with SSD, but doesn't matter -- I have SSDs on my shelf waiting to be used).

Overall, it's enticing. An E470 would be a monumental upgrade to what we each have. I'll have to sleep on this one.

u/phrozen087 · 1 pointr/Alienware

You can't charge any of the Alienware's through USB c, but the RavPower 23000mah (https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-23000mAh-Portable-External-Smartphones/dp/B00HFMUBYG) will definitely work for extending the battery. It is the only battery pack I am aware of off hand that will charge it and isn't more than $200. I think there are a few others but they are very expensive and don't have any increased power. I've had the RavPower for over a year tho and it's a great pack.

As for performance, I tested it during work the other day and for light usage it will keep the battery stable and not dropping. If you turn a game on the battery depletes at about half the normal rate. You need to turn the laptop off for the battery to actually charge as it consumes too much power when running for any external pack to keep it running and charge it. But I would highly recommend giving it a shot. If you don't like it you can always return it to amazon!

u/ChildOfHofmann · 6 pointsr/Nexus6P

I recently got both a battery pack and a car charger.

Anker Powercore+ 20100 mAh : This pack is huge in terms of capacity. The quality is great, and from what I can see the warranty/return policy is really good. I even got a follow-up email about a week after I received it to make sure the product was working properly. Supports rapid charging through the USB-C port.

Aukey Car Charger : I read that the Vinsic charger could cause problem with certain cars by draining battery from the phone back into the car when you turned off the car. I went with this charger instead. It supports rapid charging with USB C, has two extra ports for other devices, looks great and is well built. Would definitely recommend it.

I also bought 2 cables (C to C) to use with the pack and charger. I went with the Choetech USB-C Cables. No complaints there.

Hope this helped!

u/AFineDayForScience · 1 pointr/BuyItForLife

Not a whole lot of BIFL things that you can buy for $60, though I'm in full on shopping mode from putting together my wedding registry together so I have some ideas:

  1. Set of nice percale pillowcases, or cheaper percale sheets. We have these for our guest beds, and they're a little rougher than high quality sheets, but pretty thick and durable.

  2. Yeti tumblers are pretty nice, hold temp well, and are generic.

  3. Anything from Anker. They make great phone/USB chargers. We have 2 of these, and are looking at another portable charger for trips.

  4. If you cook/bake, these are some quality mixing bowls for around $60

  5. Maybe a shredded memory foam pillow?
u/alexj9626 · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

The "best" power banks for Switch are the ones with USB C output cause its 5V 3A, that means it would charge while you are playinng. PD power banks are even better, but cost more.

The one that you linked is really good, its 5V 2.4A that would charge the Switch but slowly like 1% every 10-15 minutes.

The best you can get are these 2:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-High-Capacity-Portable/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1493959978&sr=1-4&keywords=power+bank+usb+c

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t2_B014ZO46LK

But they are a little pricey. Just because they are the best doesnt mean that others are bad. Anything with 5V 2.4 A USB A to C output is good, but i would recommend USB C to C output because it would actually charge your Switch. I have this one and works wonders:

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-16750mAh-Nintendo-External-Battery/dp/B01KHDFXCE/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t

u/hesiii · 2 pointsr/Ultralight

Yes, on your "just a thought". It strikes me as pretty whacky that a guy who says he's happy with his smart phone except for battery life gets all these recommendations for cameras that are geared towards making better pictures and which generally are also geared towards people who enjoy spending more time thinking about photography and taking pictures.

Seems to me the Anker smart phone battery charger is potentially a much better solution, and at the very least a dirt-cheap option to try before spending a lot of cash on a much more expensive and much-heavier camera. With that idea in mind, I'd suggest that even the 10000 mAh model may be overkill, I would look at something like Ankers 5000 Powercore model ( https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-Fast-Charging-Technology/dp/B01CU1EC6Y ) or even one of the 3300's.

u/Bluehaze013 · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

If its the PD one (Power Delivery) it will work but I believe that one is 30w so you might have the wrong one. The Switch uses PD to set the voltage to charge at which I think was 12v? can't remember but without PD your adapter will only charge at 5v much slower than the factory one if it works at all. If going out of town why not just take the original Switch power adapter with you?

If you're looking for a battery pack and power adapter, https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Delivery-Portable-Nintendo/dp/B01MZ61PRW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1511412452&sr=8-3&keywords=anker+26800+PD is the best one on the market IMO and from Anker as well as on sale for a really good price, normally 110.00. If you just want the power adapter they sell it sperately as well. Good luck!

u/reyomnwahs · 4 pointsr/CPAP

I've got a Respironics System One. I have this unit, which is much cheaper than a purpose-built one. I've actually taken it backcountry camping, and frequently take it for camping on the water on my sailboat.

It's definitely good for two nights for me, but my pressure setting is a bit lower than yours. You will not be able to use a humidifier other than in just passive mode (heat / humidity off but tank full), humidifiers draw a lot of current.

My unit (and probably yours) is 12v DC, 10A (can get this info off your 110v AC power brick) and one of the generic laptop adapters that came with my battery pack worked just fine.

As long as you're willing to do a little homework you can avoid one of those $300-$600 "travel battery packs" that you see on e.g. CPAP.com, which as far as I can tell are just a generic battery pack unit identical to the one I have, rebadged and "certified".

I gather ResMed and some others have oddball voltages (18v, IIRC) so finding a battery back that supports that is a bit more rare. Most of the units like the one I have do 6, 9, and 12 volt, which is more typical.

Another route you can go is a jump starter pack like you find at e.g. Harbor Freight, and a 12v cigarette lighter adapter specific to your unit, which you can find on Amazon.

One thing I would avoid is a 110v AC inverter, these are lossy and so you waste a lot of battery hours due to the conversion. I found an inverter on my sailboat gave me about half the working time for my CPAP than I got with a 12v DC adapter.

One other note (and this is pretty common with things like refrigerators and air conditioners as well), I found that my unit had an initial "starting" amperage draw that was higher than rated if I turned it on without the mask actually on my face. This caused the battery to shut off and the unit to turn off, I'm guessing the fan runs harder when it doesn't have any pressure to work against.

I finally figured out not to turn it on until I put the mask on and the battery pack works fine and has served well on several trips.

If you have any other questions feel free to DM me. Obviously this is a long read and you need to know what you're doing, but a little bit of research saved me $500 off a "special" CPAP battery pack, and my unit is light enough to backpack with to boot.

u/Dash383 · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

I've been looking around for a good portable power bank for my Switch and I've seen a couple of reddit posts about them but I still have a couple of questions that I hope someone can help answer.

I'm stuck between 2 chargers:

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Portable-Nintendo-Delivery/dp/B01MZ61PRW/ref=sr_1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1505591552&sr=1-7&keywords=Anker+PowerCore%2B#Ask

RAVPower 26800 PD https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=psdc_7073960011_t4_B01IVONCAG

What I don't understand is the $30 price difference though it looks like they come with the same "stuff" so why would you pay the extra amount to get the Anker?

Does anyone have either (or both) of these chargers to help determine which would be the best for the Switch specifically?

Is there anything worth buying one over the other?

u/queuebitt · 7 pointsr/UsbCHardware

A regular USB-C power bank at 15W won't keep up with a lot of use cases of the laptop. It'll charge the laptop while asleep. Otherwise it'll hold the line or slow down battery drain more often than charge while you use.

No power bank currently on the market will match the power needs a 15-inch laptop with a 90W power adapter has. The upcoming HyperJuice will, as it outputs up to 100W. But it is not released, expensive, and untested by third parties so I wouldn't rush into that.

Your best option right now is a 45W output power bank. They work well with 13-inch laptops, charging while in use. They are still 15W shy of ideal for a 15-inch laptop, but better than any other option. They'll charge while in use under more conditions, but not all conditions. They'll charge fast enough when the laptop is asleep.

I would recommend looking at two specific power banks:

dodocool 20100 45W Type-C PD

  • 45W output, 30W input
  • My review, focused on the Nintendo Switch but also tested with my own 13-inch MacBook Pro

    ZMI QB820

  • 45W output and input
  • My review, focused on the Nintendo Switch but also tested with my own 13-inch MacBook Pro
  • USB hub function, plug a USB-A device into the power bank and it connects to the laptop

    For efficiency try one of two charge approaches and see which works better for you.

  1. Plug in the power bank while laptop is at 100%. This will drain the power bank first.
  2. Only plug in the power bank to recharge the laptop up to 80%. At 80% disconnect. Charging any device from 80-100% is the least efficient period.
u/rosemaryorchard · 4 pointsr/onebag

> I read good reviews about Logitech keyboard but it maybe too thick to I went w The official Apple one.

I have the Smart Keyboard and the Brydge keyboard. I like the Brydge at home but usually, switch back to the Smart Keyboard when on the road.

> Where do you guys stash the pencil while Traveling
Either on the side of the iPad or in a bag with some other tech pieces (cables and chargers).

> Do you have a privacy screen on it for flights ?

Nope - but I also usually have a window seat and can angle the device more towards the corner if there's an issue. But I'm not working on anything top secret and if someone really wants to watch a film over my shoulder without audio then that's fine.

> if you found a good charger w multi usb c plugs

I personally have and use this Satechi charger though the more powerful port is meant for my laptop (I can and have charged my iPad through it though).

> backup battery w juice for this and iPhone

I have an Aukey Powerbank which is 10000mAh and a ZMI one which is 20,000mAh - which one I take depends on the trip.

u/Shards-O-Glass · 1 pointr/TheSilphRoad

If you can wait, you can get a even better price or the even larger model for less. I got the following for $80 over 6 months ago. It's a great battery and Anker is awesome customer support. Mine stopped charging a few weeks ago and Anker sent a replacement for free with an extra USB-c cable and charger. If you plan to upgrade to a new phone, I would definitely recommend it. This has USB-c and power delivery so it would charge quickly and can charge any usb-c devices very quickly. You could probably spend a lot less and get a quick charge compatible battery bank that supports QC3.

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger, Portable Charger Bundle for MacBook Air / iPad Pro 2018, iPhone XS Max / X / 8, Nexus 5X / 6P, and USB Type-C Laptops with Power Delivery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ61PRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4Ll2CbBEYX5DP

u/just_some_old_man · 14 pointsr/Omaha

Be careful not so much for the snow while driving, but the ice. Especially the ice that forms at intersections -after- the snow plows have come through. Seems like they put a Zamboni like shine to the intersections. AWD and ABS won't really help you to stop. So approach intersections slowly.

About your AWD. I don't think you'll need true "snow tires", but check that you have all-season tires.

If heavy snow is forecast, top off your gasoline and your cell phone battery. Kinda like the folks saying to bring extra gloves and such in your car, wouldn't hurt to get a small portable USB charger, like one of these https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-Compact-High-Speed-Technology/dp/B01CU1EC6Y
[Not an endorsement. Just that or something like that]

u/rawrpopsicle · 1 pointr/thinkpad

Just got it a few days ago and unfortunately doesn't charge the X1C Gen 5. Pretty disappointing since they advertise 20V 1.5A!

Edit: It charges the laptop but only when it's off. Doesn't charge when it's sleeping either.

The Anker multi port that also supports 20V 1.5A does charge the laptop though.

Anker recently released a PD version of their powerbank, https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Portable-Nintendo-Delivery/dp/B01MZ61PRW/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1497186310&sr=1-4&keywords=Anker+PowerCore%2B+26800

Looks like it supports 20V 1.5A like their multiport charger that works so if someone is game I'd love to know.

Razer also has a powerbank that supports USB C PD with 20V 2.25A so even better!
https://www.razerzone.com/gaming-accessories/razer-power-bank

u/Dedale · 1 pointr/vita

Mine was a day one purchase and I'm only starting to look at replacing the battery now. The process seems easy but first you need to find a new battery and that's not so easy... well, we'll see.

I travel quite intensively and my flights are usually between 4 to 10 hours.
I don't have any issue with the vita's battery as it is as I don't use BT and always put the plane mode when needed and of course make sure that when that I have less than 50% left, I charge it.

Also, if I may suggest, buy this. It's really neat. It can give you two more charges and it's small enough to fit in a travel bag / backpack.

I would say go for the first gen and enjoy. I don't plan to upgrade to the 2000 simply because I like my Vita as it is. We'll see for the next model which will be released in 18 months :)

u/CheeZuShRicE · 3 pointsr/oculus

I think an RMA would be on the cards rather than the glue. Or theres always http://imgur.com/a/vyxZCpG

EDIT that wasnt overly helpful first off nightmare on busting it sorry for your loss, if you go down the DAS route this might help:


https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EFPKMH6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 pop socket for battery on DAS.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07D4DZXW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 1.5ins Dring

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01CNWVKUQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 (nice stuff, soft for loop around Dring)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00JJPPNHM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ( 2ins rather than 1 but worked well for main DAS mount, just cut it to rough shape stuck it on then went round on a cutting mat with a craft knife, feels super strong do not feel the need for wrapping more velro)

DAS
https://www.overclockers.co.uk/htc-vive-deluxe-audio-strap-99hamr002-00-vr-005-hc.html

Battery
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

2x 90 Degree USB C Type C Male to Female Adapter, Right & Left 90 Degree USB-C 3.1 Type-C Male to Female Extension Adapter for Laptop & Tablet & Mobile Phone https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RP5LQQL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_orfoDbAKMKDWV

AmazonBasics Double Braided Nylon USB Type-C to Type-C 2.0 Cable | 0.3 m, Dark Grey https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07CWH4ZB9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ksfoDb38GDD61

Guide:
https://www.reddit.com/r/OculusQuest/comments/btbf0g/how_to_do_the_frankenquest_mod_vive_das_quest/

More pics http://imgur.com/a/SvsNS84

Good luck hope it gets fixed up.

u/WarpedFlayme · 10 pointsr/Games

You know, I'd swear I've seen at least one before that supports USB PD 2.0 (variable voltage and amperage for higher overall power levels (watts)) but now that I'm looking I can't find any. Maybe I'm wrong. Either way, any good battery pack that has a Type C port will be able to put out 15W (5V x 3A).

That's the comment I was about to post but as I was search for example Type C batteries to list, I found one that supports USB PD!

Here you go! RAVPower 30W 26,800mAh battery
Capable of 15W, 18W, and 30W output (and input) over Type C (with compatible device/charger) generated at 5V/3A, 9V/2A, and 15V/2A or 20V/1.5A, respectively (VxA=W).

If you're looking for just a Type C battery that doesn't support USB PD, there are plenty from good brands like Anker, Aukey, and Tronsmart that support the standard 15W (5V/3A) charging. Just look on Amazon.

Edit:
Found another, though it is apparently no longer available. Like I said, limited market right now.
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD

u/PlUmPaSsChIcKeN · 0 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Another option that I feel is great that people keep overlooking is this:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-RAVPower-Qualcomm-20100mAh/dp/B019IFIJW8

That one is number 50 on their list. I've been using it for about a year now. It charges the Switch well enough using the USB-C port and using the Google Pixel cable.

I have traveled with this thing quite a lot and is perfect for me. Use it to charge my S8(uses QC and can charge any QC compatible devices), Nintendo Switch (again it charges while using it and playing BOTW, tested by me), Nintendo 3DS, and my girlfriends iPhone.

Have traveled to Europe, Asia, and all across the US and it has held up amazingly. Would recommend.

Also, not sure how big the one you posted is, but thing is not extremely bulky. It is 20100, I wish it were a tad smaller dimension wise, but I feel this thing is a great size for its capacity.

u/Camman1040 · 1 pointr/thinkpad

However, for the T490, in benefit of having USB-C charging port, you could utilize an external battery pack to charge up the laptop on the go.

There are an assortment of battery packs out there with high capacity and high output to be able to charge the T490 multiple times over. As well as if needed, can charge during use. While the battery packs may not be able to create net-positive charging, it will extend the laptop usage time at least twice over. Especially if you arent utilizing the dedicated graphics.

Here is a couple battery banks you could look at:

u/scm02 · 1 pointr/apple

I "bought" a base 13" w/o touch bar (while I wait for my 15" to come in, since I sold my 15" right before launch.)

It's nice. The keyboard took a bit of getting used to but aside from that it is plenty snappy and gets the job done well. There is a slight improvement over the 2015 base. Is it enough to get you to move to the new one? Doubtful. But if you're in the market for one, I'd highly recommend it over the 2015 base. (Of course there are some who would benefit with the 2015 over the 2016, built in HDMI is a plus, and not hogging one of your ports for charging is kinda nice too. BUT - you can charge the 2016 with a USB-C Portable Charger, like the one in the link below.)

https://amzn.com/B014ZO46LK

u/TheFlandy · 2 pointsr/u_satisfye

Alright so I just ended up backing for the $45 tier :) What really pushed me over the edge was that it appears that the case has room for the exact same power bank I use :P It's this one I right? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LRQDAEI/ But seriously you guys thought of everything.

Anyway, quick question about the thumb pads. You don't actually mention them anywhere in the indiegogo apart from the rewards section. Your answer will obviously be biased but what do you think of playing with them versus without them? I've never purchased thumbpads for any console I've owned so it'll be a new thing for me

Also, what differences are there with the Indiegogo case vs your existing one on amazon? Obviously this one was built with the grip in mind but is there anything else?

I assume the USB 3 cable is also safe to use? Seems that a lot of USB 3 cables on amazon don't actually meet the specifications of the standard so I've been afraid to get any USB cables that aren't made by Nintendo. It's not gonna brick my Switch like some of those 3rd party docks is it?

u/LongUsername · 1 pointr/SleepApnea

So this depends some on your machine:

Philips Respironics old machines (DS560, not Dreamstation) can be powered straight off a 12v deep cycle battery. For 1-2 nights I have a RavPower LiPo pack that outputs 12v but they seem to have discontinued that model and don't have a newer one with the 12v output.

Otherwise, as others have said get a good deep cycle 12v battery and a DC cable for your machine. Figure about 5-7AH a night without humidifier/heated tube.

Deep cycle batteries come in several chemistries that effect their weight:

  • Lead/Acid wet batteries: Not suitable for this application.
  • Standard SLA are boat anchors, and probably not worth buying. This is your standard "car battery" and are heavy as fuck.
  • AGM or Gel are lighter with good capacity. This is what you'll likely find for Trolling motor batteries. Smaller ones are often used in Wheelchairs or electric scooters.
  • LiFePO4: If weight is of prime concern, you can find LiFePO4 batteries that give you the best capacity to weight ratio, but they're pricy per AH. A 20AH one will run you ~$300 but it's only ~7lb (vs 10-15 for an AGM of similar capacity).

    Sometimes you can find a Lithium Ion battery packs like the one I linked above that are designed for phones but can output 12v as well. Those are good for a night or two (such as an international plane ride where they won't let you take a larger battery onboard) but not for long-term camping.
u/MegaPorkachu · 2 pointsr/dogswithjobs

I've had this one for about 1.5 years now. RavPower Customer Service is really good, better than other companies that do the same thing.

I bought it direct and actually thought mine was defective in the first few days of getting it but found out that my USB wall chargers were 1A, which charges it much slower. I asked them for a 2.4A and they sent me one free of charge. The 2.4A wall charger charges it full in 8-10h.

It charges my iPhone X about 7-8 times on a full charge, and with the iPhone 4 I had before I got the X I charged the bank once a month or once/3w. I bought it because it was the best value for the capacity and port amount, but there are better quality ones out there if you desire quality over everything.

It's pretty big, but I keep it in a backpack while threading the wire through the earphone holes. If you want something to fit in your pocket this isn't the one to go for, but I charge it once a week (and only charging my phone from the battery bank).

u/wnepnq · 1 pointr/Vive

I would recommend this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0X3NL5


I bought it to use with the wireless adapter and it's working perfectly.
The best thing is that it fits securely and firmly in the belt case that comes with the wireless adapter's original power bank and it has 2 output ports.
It has a quick charge 3.0 port (which I use to power the wireless adapter) and a PowerIQ port which I use to charge the controllers when their battery is low.
I first start with the HTC power bank and when it discharges, I use the Anker and start charging the HTC. By doing that and using the PowerIQ ports to charge the controllers (alternating them while using Anker Power Bank), I managed to get 18h+ of playtime on a gaming party with my friends.

u/j-cutter · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

A Redditor PM'd me a link (Don't wanna call you out - Yell if you want public credit for it) to This Previous thread saying that the ZMI QB820 can power a switch dock. It's currently available on Amazon US for $69.95 (Complete with the seller confirming Switch Dock compatibility.

Amazon won't ship lithium to the UK, but can get it from GearBeast for £41.69 in a flash sale for the next 24 hours.

I'd prefer the razor pack, but it's three times the price, out of stock in the UK, and doesn't have confirmed Switch dock use out in the wild. Likewise, a power pack with standard outlets would definitely work, and give more flexibility for other uses, but they're still more expensive and a lot bigger and heavier.

Unless you fine redditors know a reason not to trust ZMI Kit, I think this is the one to go for. Hoping to order the TV, Battery, Hotspot, and simcard this week - Happy to report back on what does/doesn't work with that setup.

u/Darkknight1939 · 1 pointr/mobilerepair

That's a good quality battery. That'll more than double the stock capacity. The beautiful thing about spare and extended batteries is that you can really expect double the battery life. If you use something like a 10,000 mAh power pack for say a 30,00 mAh phone, you're not going to get 3+ extra charges due to heat and various charging inefficiencies. For really high quality power banks and high end Flagships I usually get about 70% of the power bank's capacity in "extra charge". With extended batteries it's like an OEM built a phone with that size of a battery. Have you been using the one stock battery that came with your V10 as you would a phone with a sealed battery (charging it via an AC adaptor)? If so just a new stock capacity battery would drastically improve battery by itself, I obviously recommend getting multiple spares and or an extended battery though. As for the fastest charging battery bank, there's no real Bible on that. Generally speaking you want something that's USB C PD compliant if you're fast charging a Pixel or 2017 iPhone, and Quick Charge 3.0 support for other Flagships. Most of the time the USB C port is pulling double duty for both standards. It also doesn't hurt to see if Benson Leung has given the charger his golden seal of approval. He's a fairly reliable guru who who knows the USB C spec inside and out. He has been wrong in the past, but generally speaking he's extremely reliable. Marketplace reviews can also be a good indicator, just look for verified purchases and see what they actually take umbrage with. I personally use an Aukey 30,000 mAh power bank with Quick Charge 3.0 and 30W USB C PD. I've tested it with power gauges it and it works really well. It'll charge all of my Quick Charge 3.0/2.0 devices at full speed, and it can charge my iPhone X and iPad Pro 12.9 (2017) at full speed. It can keep a Nintendon Switch topped off during use, and rapid charge it when it's idle. It can also charge a 12" MacBook fairly reliably. It's Overkill for a V10 but I recommend it. I have 2 of them, and bought them when they were $80 a piece. I've seen them a little lower than what they're currently going for, but they're worth every penny. To my knowledge it's the largest capacity power bank with this many power user features. Here's a link : https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F8IRIN0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1527167420&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=aukey+30000mah+usb-c+portable+charger&dpPl=1&dpID=31T63ZNoF6L&ref=plSrch.

u/deckyon · 2 pointsr/CampingGear

The following 2 pieces I carry when I am on my bike and heading to do some camping. Caveat - I do charge stuff off the bike's adapter while riding, but once parked and settled, I switch over. There are so many selections, it really comes down to how heavy are you willing to go and how bulky (more for solar panels).

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u/waffledork · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

I don't know enough about the Google Pixel but I believe you'll be fine with either the RAVPower 20100 QC 3.0 or the Anker Powercore+ 20100. Quick Charging is, by definition, a Qualcomm technology so you're good on that front if the Pixel supports it.

Honestly, I believe all the powerbanks I listed will charge the Switch at some rate. I'm hoping to figure out which one will allow it to charge the safest and fastest and I unfortunately can't say anything for sure until I run some tests.

u/samvegg · -1 pointsr/Ultralight

You probably don't need a liner bag if you have a cover

with a pack that big you shouldn't need any compression sacks

I'd would imagine you only need one bear spray can for the 2 of you

You could definitely save weight with the water filter system just using a sawyer mini/ smart bottle type set-up.

you have a lighter listed in 2 sections

If you get your food up high enough I can't imagine there would be any merit to a bear proof bag

Anker make the best lightweight, well made power banks, pic the one the suits your needs, but this is a good starting point: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JIYWUBA/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A294P4X9EWVXLJ

embrace nature and leave the hand sanitizer at home?

of course personal preference, but I have never felt I needed or wanted rain pants for hiking.

Along the same lines, spare socks can probably double as sleep socks

I would leave the gaiters at home as well

u/ajax54 · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Sorry for another question, but I've been trying to decipher all this charging/power bank stuff all evening.

I'm trying to determine if this powerbank would be good/safe:
https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Charger-Delivery-Charge-Nintendo/dp/B07C7XCMF8/

It does say "certified safe" but after reading all the links in the 'usb compliant' and 'choosing your charger' threads, i'm still concerned. I checked all the numbers but I'm still not sure I'm understanding it properly.

I could see myself spending a bit more if this one isn't safe, but I don't need a huge battery. Seems like 10000 should be enough for my needs, and I don't want to spend ~$100 if I don't have to.

Thank you all for helping eachother out, this is what I love about reddit!


EDIT: Found the spreadsheet listing power banks, I'll probably save up a little more and get this one if I have to. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/

u/SuperGiantKid · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitchDeals

I bought this one. It is way too expensive if you compare it with others but it's one of the very few which can charge the Switch while playing and that too at a good rate. Also, it charges itself pretty quickly because of the fast charger provided with it. If it's able to fast charge my phone as well then that would be awesome!

u/joshuadwx · 4 pointsr/anker

Hi u/yajdem, I’d be glad to help you choose a portable charger for your iPhone X!

The best option is PowerCore 10000 PD. It supports Power Delivery. You just need a USB-C to Lightning cable.

I would not recommend a capacity much larger than 10000 mAh for just your phone.

Hope this helps! 🙂

u/steen1488 · 2 pointsr/skyrim

I know it is expensive, but I splurged on one of these to keep my switch running for many hours consecutively.

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 30W Power Delivery Charger, Portable Charger Bundle for iPhone X / 8, Nexus 5X 6P, LG G5 & USB Type-C Laptops (e.g. 2016 MacBook) Power Delivery Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ61PRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1u.MAbY8S3M8Q

It works great and fits perfectly into my little travel Switch case.

u/grindoc · 1 pointr/CPAP

Thanks for the response. It's definitely something for me to look into and might might be the best solution as far as cost and longevity.

As to your final comment/question a marine battery is lead-acid verses a lithium ion so it would have different properties. In general lithium ion have the highest energy density out there (ie energy/weight ratio) and have fast recharge cycles. That's why they're in all of our cell phones, laptops etc. It seems like the commercial CPAP batteries are lithium, but if the marine battery can make it a weekend, it might end up winning.

EDIT- I decided to test this $100 option based on one of the other comments, it's good to have a backup though.

u/jlipenta · 2 pointsr/Vive

Thanks for this! Was it easy to install? I'm seriously considering this. I don't mind the lenses but I'd prefer to have the best.

As for batteries, I'm wondering if something like these would work?

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=A32BDIEK75ANF5&psc=1


https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LRQDAEI/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=A32BDIEK75ANF5&psc=1

HTC mentioned on their forums that they will be selling the first party batteries separately without the kit, but no ETA on when. I don't find that it lasts long enough for my tastes, but having two or three couldn't hurt.

u/kna_rus · 2 pointsr/Vive

You can use the headset with wireless adapter in what I call "wired wireless mode" by plugging USB power into a QC 3.0 capable charger - I have a 5 meter USB cable for that and it works fine. Here's the charger I use to charge controllers, trackers and battery after VR sessions. The QuickCharge port can also power the wireless adapter. You may want to check your phone charger for support of QC 3 too - some phones support it.

As for power banks, HTC ones are trash. They give around 2 hours of play and then charge for like 7 hours because they don't support QC input at all. They are that bad. On the upside, they can charge from any USB port.
Luckily, you can use any QC 3.0 capable power bank. I personally use Anker PowerCore Speed 20000, gives around 5 hours of playtime, fits into HTC clip (although it sticks out as it is much longer), and has QC support for its own charging, so it charges in around 6 hours too. Having two of these, you can theoretically swap them for unlimited wireless playtime. You can also charge one controller at a time from its second USB port.

u/cpsmith58 · 5 pointsr/moto

You can get a used Concours 1000cc for 3k. Not a cool bike and won't keep up with your crotch rocket friends but has tons of storage and a great fairing.

Next step up is a Gen 1 Concours 1400, pre 2010. Try cycletrader and set a filter to concours and 2008-2010.

I tour a lot and I plan my routes well in advance. I use a program called TyreToTravel (google it) and create .gpx files and download them to my GPS, which does 'multipoint navigation', i.e it will follow a specific route, not just straightest/quickest between X and Y.

Also, I cut out atlas maps of states I will travel to and laminate them to fit in the map pouch of my tank bag. I face them front to back so both sides have info on them, if that makes sense. Phone as GPS is meh, better than nothing.

I also recommend having a cell phone battery charger, very handy. Can charge a cell phone 5x on a one charge of it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G1XH46M/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/mrgrovestand · 3 pointsr/LocationSound

Earwigs would be absolutely ideal, but sadly the production (an indie short) is overbudget and can't cough up the ~$250/day to compensate me for the rental of a basestation and an earpiece.

A portable battery with AC is an excellent idea! Fairly sure Electric had you use something like this, which I'm all but certain this barebones outfit won't have, but I'll check. Not sure how they'll power their lights. I might buy a cheapo Amazon battery and pair it with a speaker. Hopefully it'll suffice since the car playback scenes are short.

u/SirMonkeyFood · 3 pointsr/pcmasterrace

I don't know much about that laptop or its power draw, but these seem fairly popular.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00YP823NA/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1502047581&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=laptop+battery+pack&dpPl=1&dpID=31BxC%2BKG2nL&ref=plSrch

Honestly though, if you need to game without power I've heard the nintendo switch has good battery life, and there's some good titles.

u/carrotrocket · 2 pointsr/SuggestALaptop

You're welcome :)

I never had the chance to try modern Wacom pens extensively, but they probably make very best active digitizers, in terms of pressure points, stylus orientation and so on.
However, I'd say that the benefits are only noticeable when doing art, while for note taking it's largely irrelevant (I used to have a ThinkPad X61T with a very old Wacom digitizer technology, and for notes it still worked fine lol).
The Surface pens do need batteries to function though, while the Wacom pens don't.

As for laptop powerbanks, there aren't many of them I think. This one from Maxoak seems to be the only universal one that's well-received. Razer and Dell have also released powerbanks for their own devices, but they don't officially guarantee compatibility with other laptops.

u/georgeMns · 4 pointsr/Surface

1/2 charge? I don't think you know how much 20000 mahs are.

Assuming you have a sp3 then your battery only has 5500 mahs, case you own a sp4 then you have a downgraded 5000 mahs battery.

With 20ah power bank you can fully change your surface almost 4 times(edit:2 times because surface's battery has 2 times the voltage ), so you see this amount of power is mostly suited for a very few use cases like camping or hitchhiking, this directly effects the price through the basic rule of supply and demand making the price look almost predatory compared to normal capacity power banks.

Example:

https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-23000mAh-Portable-External-Smartphones/dp/B00HFMUBYG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1484642679&sr=8-5&keywords=12v+power+bank

100$ for a power bank on sale feels kinda meh as you can see, its definitely a promising brand so its a good option if you are adamant about the need for that much capacity, if you dont want to spend that much then you are better off making your own bank from 18650 cells given you know your way around electronics, the materials are all out there and are dirt cheap:

Batteries:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=18650+unprotected+panasonic&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.X18650+unprotected+.TRS1&_nkw=18650+unprotected+&_sacat=0

Charging cord:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-Power-Bank-Adapter-Charger-Charging-Cable-Cord-for-Microsoft-Surface-Pro3-SR1-/152255905220?hash=item237328bdc4:g:Qr8AAOSwzaJX6WKg


Battery case(edit: not good):

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Adjust-5V-2A-3-6V-6V-9V-12V-Mobile-power-bank-USB-6-x-18650-Battery-Charger/331634059538?_trksid=p2050601.c100085.m2372&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37338%26meid%3D4ddba7678c044e9ca04932fc1d2fb3b7%26pid%3D100085%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D152255905220%26clkid%3D1927018502355989788&_qi=RTM2247628

The seller lists the current at 12v as low as 0.5amps but he also lists the max output at 60watts so this makes no sense, you should ask him for a details on the exact output with 6 batteries at 12v.

If he insists that the amperage is that low then look for a similar product, or make your own with the help of a quality buck/constant regulator, just make sure your cells are protected if you going for the diy route

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-10-50V-to-1-36V-10A-Constant-Current-Buck-Voltage-Converter-High-Power-LED-D-/261507927290?hash=item3ce3164cfa:g:b14AAOSwbdpWXT9h



as i said only try this if you have basic knowledge of electronics.

Keep in mind watts=amps*volts

Surface takes 12volts, and has a garbage standard charger at 35 watts that struggles to charge the device unless its turned off so the minimum amps it can take is 2.5.

It also has an option to upgrade to an 70 watt charger so its sure that it can take up to 5 amps.


edit: seller said the power bank case only supports 11w output, that means you gotta make your own case or find a better one.



u/ViciousMoth · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

Hi OP, I have been noticing your posts and following your recommendations. I saw that you received a request to put together a list of recommended powerbanks.

There is one that I have that I believe ISN'T fast charging, quick charging, etc.. It is one I own and I hope gets the OK. I primarily use this to occasionally charge my MacBook 12" USB-C to USB-C, so it would be cool if I can have it also as an option for the Switch. (Any USB-C cables I use I've been careful to make sure they were OK'd by Benson Leung). Thanks for helping out the community!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014ZO46LK/

u/jcozac · 2 pointsr/GooglePixel

Double reply so you get a notification about this.

Using an old car charger (2.4A) with a proper USB-A -> USB-C 3.0 cable (this one https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6F3WHG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) charged my phone from 60% to 100% in roughly 1 hour. The phone never said "charging rapidly" either, so you're not getting Power Delivery with that. I am buying a proper USB-C car charger later this week, I can DM you with an update on that.

Edit: Adding this as well in case someone else is looking for this info, but this what I dm'd OP:

Alright so I bought this cable: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6G0CTQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and this car charger https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079MWXSS8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They both work great, fast charging and everything.

For what it's worth, this is also a good power bank: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B079Z4RHZZ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/PowerWindows85 · 1 pointr/Coachella

This one is a bit of a beast. If you only have one phone to charge I wouldn't recommend it, but this thing takes care of both my and my wife's phone for the entire weekend, easily:

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-High-Capacity-Portable/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=sr_1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1519405923&sr=1-3&keywords=anker+20100+usb-c

I specifically purchased this one because it supports rapid charging for my Pixel. It charges my wife's iPhone pretty fast as well.

u/MzTredecim · 2 pointsr/3DS

The XL gets pretty good battery life. I average about 7-8 hours of play and 3 days in standby.
The only extended XL battery I've seen is the Mugen, which is both unnecessarily expensive and bulky. I'd say you're better off buying an USB charging cable and a portable USB battery pack if you really need more play time. I travel around with two PS Portable Chargers. They are small, very light, work very well for my HTC One, 3DS XL and PS Vita.

u/sickwflu · 5 pointsr/dragoncon

Thanks for a couple of tidbits I was unaware of.

You got me on Vic's. I already have a reservation for Wed. We have joked for the last 2 years that the drinks were better and Thursday was just getting crazy.

And just curious. I think I have seen the quest giver floating around. Never stopped them. Are they the ones with the question mark over head, RPG style?

Just to add to the cell phone charger or portable charger, I carry a RavPower 26800mAh - Amazon Link. RavPower has been super reliable for me. Had this one for 2 years and it still charges like a beast. At a minimum, I would recommend one with quick charging (they use Qualcomm's chip for it). And if I remember correctly, their battery cells are actually Samsung. The Samsung cells haven't had the issues some other manufacturers have.

u/mizifih · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

I'm using this as reference: http://i.imgur.com/5oXEONa.png

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Ok, so powerbanks, in general, deliver voltage/amperage in different ranges, like some deliver 9v/2A, some 9v/2.5A, some go above the 18W recommended, some have PD, some don't... So... Let's say I'm using a powerbank with PD, will it adjust itself for the Switch needs? Does the Switch work with PD or should I get one that deliver specifically 9v/2A, 12v/1.5A or 15v/1,2A?

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I know it's been a while but I'm about to order a powerbank for my devices and I'd like one that would work fine with the Switch at it's maximum intake, 18W (did it change?), like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LQ81QR0/ref=emc_b_5_t ?

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Or maybe I should go with a PD model, like this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071WNWRNC/ref=emc_b_5_t ?

u/NikoWZRD · 1 pointr/Vive

Might be a silly question, but the Anker 20000 battery pack I've found on Amazon Canada is listed as a "Anker PowerCore Speed 20000" (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01N0X3NL5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_pETQBb1TM90PN) which appears to be QC 3.0 compatible, would this work OK?
Also have you tried charging the included battery with a USB-C to USB-C cable as opposed to the A-C one supplied? My included battery seems to be charging super slowly, wondering if my speed charger for my Android would play nice.

u/poofyhairguy · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

This is the best one.

I personally have this one and it will charge the Switch while I play on full brightness. Thanks to it I played 12 hours straight on a flight to China.

u/DisasterRuss · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

Drop dead just got an update and has multi-player if you are into that. Sairento is single player but is a pretty solid experience from what I have heard. I do have Drop Dead and it is pretty fun but haven't tried it since the patch. As for the neck problems I would try attaching a counter weight to the strap at the back of your head, that certainly helped for me. I have one of these (anker powercore 10000 pd, 10000mah portable charger usb-c power delivery (18w) power bank for iphone 8/8+/x/xs/xr/xs max, samsung galaxy s10, pixel 3/3xl, ipad pro 2018, and more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3S4gDbB63WGGZ) on the back of mine and it has the added benefit of increasing the runtime of the Quest quite a bit. I definitely recommend it but for now maybe you can just find something of similar size and weight from around the house as a placeholder.

u/im_thatoneguy · 1 pointr/teslamotors

Don't use a USB hub I had some corruption issues. Better to just get a RAV battery pack with pass through charging. I say "better" because then when you charge your phone you get way faster charging than the stock port. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B019IFIJW8


And you can charge your phone with the car off. Win Win Win.

u/Surfac3 · 4 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

You neglected to mention the aukey 30000 mAh battery that has both USB c power delivery and a qc 3.0 port along with a standard USB port.

AUKEY USB-C Portable Charger 30000mAh with Power Delivery, Quick Charge 3.0, and AiPower Charging Ports for MacBook, iPad, iPhone, Android Phones, Speakers, and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CQYBSN/

Great battery for the switch and all your other devices. Also cheaper then any other USB c power delivery battery I've seen and one of maybe two that has both power delivery and qc 3.0.

There is also the rav power USB c pd charger which is cheaper then the Anker I believe.

PD USB C Hubs Portable Charger RAVPower 20100 Power Bank 20100mAh 30W (Max.) Type C Port iSmart Data Transfer, USB C/Type C Output, External Battery Pack for MacBook, Laptops, Smartphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0156HCJQO/

But great post op will help tons of new switch owners I'm sure. And also as an owner of the pixel charger (due to having a pixel) it is hands down the best portable charger for the switch Imo.

u/chaoticgoblin · 2 pointsr/TheSilphRoad

Like most have suggested Anker is king of power banks, but I've honestly had no issues with my EasyAcc power banks which have been great for the price (I bought them at cheaper than the current Amazon listings). Link to those if you're still interested: 10,000mAh and 20,000mAh

u/IsThisNameTakenSir · -1 pointsr/essential

Yeah, that's pretty much where I'm at... It charges at decent speeds, but still takes 2-3 hours. Hoping to get that down as much as possible.

I'm thinking this is my best chance: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Ultra-High-Capacity-Portable/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=sr_1_10

u/rollingoffthetongue · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

Wait, do you mean any portable charger that supports fast charging? I'm thinking about getting this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B014ZO46LK/ref=pd_gwm_simh_0?pf_rd_p=872404a5-6f14-48b8-ab9e-c4745c5b0da9&pf_rd_s=blackjack-personal-1&pf_rd_t=Gateway&pf_rd_i=mobile&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=19BAAHZPNMCGZ7JHZZJD&pf_rd_r=19BAAHZPNMCGZ7JHZZJD&pf_rd_p=872404a5-6f14-48b8-ab9e-c4745c5b0da9 it does support fast charging, but the Switch doesn't so there's that. Also, someone mentioned it's better to use C to C whenever possible instead of A to C. Any advantages to these options? Thanks

u/MacintoshEddie · 1 pointr/Filmmakers

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00HFMUBYG/

I have one of these. It works pretty well and has a decent regulator on it, and ships with about a dozen adapters. Triplecheck the connector type you need though, because the wiring might not be the same even if the plug fits.

However it might be worth considering more purpose-built options like the Atomos Power Supply that uses NPF batteries.

Lots of people like to get Tracer or TalentCell or HiQ batteries. There's a lot of options out there. Look for compatability with your other gear, like being able to also run your camera and audio recorder on it as well.

u/rextraverse · 3 pointsr/Disneyland

I've used Anker and RAVPower battery packs in the past and have been very satisfied. Mophie products tend to be expensive but are excellent quality and highly reliable.

With an iPhone X, I would recommend you look into a battery pack that has a USB-C port that supports USB-PD (aka 'Power Delivery', the fast charging technology that Apple uses for iPhones) and able to output at least 30W from that specific port and an USB-C to Lightning cable for the absolute fastest recharges while in the park.

Some USB-C Power Delivery recommendations:
RAVPower 26800 PD Portable Charger
Anker PowerCore Speed 20000 PD
Mophie Powerstation XXL

You might also want to look into battery packs with an AC outlet. That way, you can use a fast charging wall wart you already have and can use elsewhere for fast charging:
RAVPower AC Outlet Portable Charger
Mophie Powerstation AC

u/SoulSina11 · 2 pointsr/anker

this one is probably the best one for you. It has the usb c port to charge both the battery and your phone/laptop. And if you’re using the usb c to charge your laptop, you can charge your phone with the other usb-A ports (if you desire simultaneous charging). I use this battery on a daily basis for my iPad Pro and Nintendo switch, but I used to use it for my 15” MacBook Pro with touchbar. It is a fantastic choice (and it comes with a usb c cable and usb c wall adapter).
Enjoy it!

u/MetalWeather · 3 pointsr/TheSilphRoad

I've used the RAVPower 22,000mAH Battery Bank since the game launched and it has been amazing. Lasts several days of use while charging one phone, and can charge from all three ports at fast charging speed.

Without that fast charge there is no way my phone would gain battery during play. With fast charge I can be raiding with full brightness and still gain battery.

u/panZ_ · 2 pointsr/mac

Oh, yeah, the 3' cables work great, too. Tested... full 3.0 data rate from their and 12W from the C to C and the A to C cables and they are also pretty durable. I just like the 6' 2.0 cable to keep the power brick out of sight.

And while I'm nerding out, I use these little magnet holders to keep the charging cable on the nightstand (or desk) when it isn't in use. And I keep a huge capacity battery with type C and A in my laptop bag for extended day use and long haul flights. Man, I sound like a shill for Anker...

u/SprainedNeckSpeed · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

I use the GearVR side Strap + DAS + Battery counter weight. The DAS alone is good but much better with the strap. I used the strap with the original head gear and i find DAS more comfy. I Also have the back VR Cover cushion for the DAS. The counter weight makes it perfect. I printed out clips made sepecifically for the DAS and Anker 10k PD battery.

u/RingoFreakingStarr · 7 pointsr/Vive

This smaller Anker one lasts me just as long as the one HTC shipped with the adapter; around 2.5 hours of continuous use.

This larger Anker one lasts me well over 4 hours. I haven't actually had it die on me yet; my longest playsession since getting the adapter has been around 4 and a half hours. It is decently bulky but it does fit into the included battery clip that the adapter comes with. It's just too large length wise so it will stick out the top of the clip. I wouldn't worry about it falling out of the clip though since it is a snug fit.

Also, this wall charger with QC 3.0 ports works with powering the wireless adapter. I've used it for when I'm doing sim stuff in the corner of my room. Having to plug in the wired Vive Pro cables for sim use is a real hassle so I just keep the wireless adapter on and plug the adapter into the wall charger. Works flawlessly.

u/qruxtapose · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

It’s this one https://www.newegg.com/rose-gold-orico-qs1-pk-10050-mah-qc3-0-power-bank/p/0SC-00TX-00008?item=9SIA1DS4PK0321&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleMKP-Mobile-_-pla-ORICO+TECHNOLOGIES+CO.,LTD-_-Cell+Phone+-+Power+Banks-_-9SIA1DS4PK0321


But it’s grey. I don’t know if you can get them at a good price anymore. Don’t buy it at the $40 price point. You might as well with this one at that price

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_thh5Cb56AWS5C


I’d look for a cheaper one though. Just make sure it’s a good size (physically and capacity wise) and make sure it has the right power output and you should be good

u/EricGRIT09 · 1 pointr/PleX

You are correct regarding the internet connection being required for the Chromecast.

What about an android box w/Plex installed? I don't have much experience with them, admittedly, but something like this might work: https://www.amazon.com/Greatever-Newest-T98-pro-Android/dp/B07786HKN2/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518798925&sr=1-5&keywords=android+box&dpID=519PPlBu2fL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Then connect the android box to a battery pack: https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Portable-22000mAh-Li-polymer-Smartphone/dp/B01G1XH46M/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518799026&sr=1-4&keywords=usb+battery+pack&dpID=31p6oM25MUL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

Keep the battery pack charging via USB and also keep the android box connected to the battery pack. If you are concerned with draining your car battery you can use an on/off switch - same goes for draining the usb charge pack.

Two of these would be all you need to switch on/off when entering/exiting the vehicle: https://www.amazon.com/JBtek-Male-Female-Cable-Switch/dp/B00UR321B6/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1518798833&sr=1-3&keywords=usb+on+off

Sync to the Android box and enjoy offline...

EDIT: Sounds like your power to the battery pack is switched on/off by the key position, right? Then you could eliminate the first usb switch and not worry about draining your battery. Just turn off the switch between android and charge pack when exiting (overnight, for example) so you don't drain that pack.

u/Cruncher_13 · 1 pointr/iphone

This one supports PD but is the old version. If you buy a new one I would prefer the newer Version. This one has less mAh but still enough and is also cabable of fast charging. I bought the new Version a few weeks ago and super happy with it.

u/SpaceMonkeyNation · 3 pointsr/OculusQuest

I ordered some Widmovr plano (non-prescription) lenses to protect the built in ones. These have been great and they come with snap on/off protectors as well.

I purchased the Anker PowerCore 10000 PD power bank and it has been good so far and doubles as a nice weight on the back of the headset where I strapped it with some velcro.

I also bought some Mamut grips that I much prefer over the stock controller straps.

Outside of that the only other things I've picked up are an Xbox One controller for sideloaded content and a case.

u/pixie-army · 8 pointsr/bicycletouring

The EasyAcc or Anker battery packs would be much better. The 20K models can charge a smart phone like 6 times (charges my Galaxy S5 ~7 times), weigh less than a pound for 20K and below, have a built in flashlight, can charge like 4 devices at once, and you don't have to worry about replacing AA batteries, or have cheap cables / connections wrapped around elastic bands haha. And they take the same A/C power as your cell phone, so only need one charger for both.

And they cost like $30 - $40 for the 20K models. (example) Probably cheaper in the long run than stocking up (or replacing) rechargeables. Seems like a no brainer to me. OPs idea is fun, but it's kind of pointless with better options available.

u/Ryan_C0x · 2 pointsr/OculusQuest

So, today it's supposed to come in (probably later today) so I think that what my list should look like

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) My list:


  • Deluxe audio strap
  • Anker power bank (like this one Battery 10000mah )
  • Charger from USB A to USB C (fast charging)
  • Velcro straps
  • 100 $

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    And there. So the deluxe audio strap is that good then. I mean I could afford it even after I bought the oculus quest but I want to get back my 550$(CAD because most of you are American I think) before I buy something big like that again. So once I buy it (if I buy it) I will tell you guys because bbqturtle asked so I should because it's the nice thing to do:).

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    Also thank you, everyone, especially bbqturtle

u/dextersgenius · 1 pointr/AndroidQuestions

Get an Anker. I've used them several times while camping, going on long road trips and Ingress missions and it's always served me well - it's easily one of the best options there is. Get something like the 20,100 mAh PowerCore+ or the 26,800 mAh version. Both support USB-C and can charge a variety of devices simultaneously.

u/moco64 · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

Thank You for the reply. I have one last question, can you point me in the direction of a switch, ravpower pack compatible USB-C Wire?

Here is the pack I'm going with: https://www.amazon.com/RAVPower-Portable-Qualcomm-20100mAh-Nintendo/dp/B019IFIJW8/ref=cm_wl_huc_item

What You Get: Lifetime Warranty, RAVPower Turbo Series 20100mAh Portable Charger, 2 x Micro USB Charging Cables, Micro-USB to Type-C Adapter, Carry Pouch, User Guide

I just need help with choosing the USB-C wire, not sure on which one to get and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

u/KydDynoMyte · 2 pointsr/OculusQuest

I'm confident I can easily get over 7 hours of play time with the 10000 PD and the Quest battery combined.

I have this one. I like this one because the usbc to usbc PD port was able to charge the Quest from 5% to 85% while playing using the included Anker usbc to usbc cable.

There is a newer "10000 PD Redux" version that works with Anker PD chargers better I believe. But I couldn't pass up the $25 Prime Day deal for the non-Redux version.

u/robeschi · 10 pointsr/ipad

I mostly use the Apple Pencil with Notability or LiquidText. I use Goodnotes a little. Some of my professors use Google Drive, so I need to use those apps from time to time. I also like Outlook for email, iBooks and Kindle Reader for different texts. Duet Display turns my iPad into a secondary screen for my MacBook Pro. I use Scanner Pro to turn all my syllabi and other handouts into PDFs. iStudiez Pro helps keep my schedule in order, and Quizlet helps me study. I use Affinity Photo for processing my Nikon RAW files ( I let my Adobe CC subscription lapse, I just don't find myself using my dSLR that much lately.) I also use a MIDI keyboard with Garage Band and Pro Metronome for piano practice when I don't have access to a real piano/piano lab/practice room.

I keep games and other entertainment apps off the iPad since I'm trying to study and don't want to make it any easier for me to goof off.

Case, Screen Protector, Apple Pencil sleeve, tether to keep my adapter on my cable, stand, keyboard, and holder for using my iPad as a second screen for my MacBook Pro. I also use Anker cables, charger port, and portable charger.

u/Dundell · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

I can only tell you what works for me

Anker battery pack:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_7QzxDbZKKAX23

Horizontal Flip-phone Clip case that perfectly fits the battery pack:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075H2MQHF/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_PPzxDbERYCD1J

Everything fits in the original Oculus case very well.

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Also note that Snapdragon 835 chip that the Quest uses nativly supports Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0. Does that mean the device itself is still designed to use that feature... Maybe lol

u/Cerulean_Shaman · 8 pointsr/Games

The sexy ones.

In this case, it can recharge your Switch several times and because it uses PD, which the Switch supports, it can charge it very fast while off or pretty fast even while in use which most power banks can't do.

On top of that you get a PD (power delivery) adapter to charge the bank with itself, make it charge faster too, and you can use it on any else that supports it (most newer high end phones).

Then there's the small features, like the little dot circle on the bank that tells you exactly how much power is left while it's being charge or charging something.

It's a pretty popular pick for the Nintendo Switch and the kind you'd spend $100 on (which is what it hits on sales).

You could go cheaper, but hey, you could also spend $300 for another Switch with two hours more of battery life, lol.

u/Nintendoismeh78 · 0 pointsr/nintendo

I'd agree with you, although seeing how there's only 18 reserved spots for the $49 version, that may be a reason for it being overlooked.

As for an additional grip, there's pretty much a hundred options to choose from, with a pretty good one only being $7.99

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077V9B7C6/ref=sspa_dk_detail_2?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B077V9B7C6&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=1713835751726239774&pf_rd_r=CFN1HSJA0KBPF5E5YQDY&pd_rd_wg=YQi7B&pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_w=Q8h3a&pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&pd_rd_r=147af2cf-6097-11e8-a668-ed0ada30d19e

Add that with the powerbank I mentioned earlier:

https://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVPower-22000mAh-Li-polymer-Smartphone/dp/B01G1XH46M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1527306595&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=anker+usb+c+power+bank&psc=1

You have your own makeshift case for nearly half. Granted you may need some tape or glue if you really intent on having the powerbank stick to the case.

u/-ftw · 1 pointr/macbook

Whatever you do make sure you get one that supports power delivery through usb c.

I have one with 2600 mAh if I remember correctly and I can get about a whole charge off it on my 15 inch MacBook. I can check what model it is when I get home. It costed me about 80 bucks but so far it’s been worth it.

Edit: I got this one from Ravpower. It's great because I can charge it with my macbook charger as well. It can charge my phone almost 10 times over

u/Southrncomfortjm · 0 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Anyone have Type-C / USB-C Input & Output RAVPower 20100mAh Portable Charger QC 3.0 Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 Power Bank External Battery Pack + QC3.0 USB Charger for Macbook, Galaxy S8, iPhone and More https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IVMXW7G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_vsszzbTHSEVK6

Seems like the best price for power/performance option, plus it comes with the fast charger. Seems like it should be a top notch Switch power bank, but wanted to double check.

If not, is USB C Power Bank RAVPower 26800 PD Portable Charger 26800mAh(Faster Recharged in 4.5 Hours &USB-C Input, 30W Type-C Output)for Nintendo Switch, USB Type-C Laptops, 2016 MacBook Power Delivery Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dFszzbCGSWVXR way better?

u/Fugim · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

dam. I wish I saw this a week ago. I needed a general battery pack for all my electronics but one that was strong enough to charge my switch too and I went with this one. (its still a great product so far but it seems to be more money for something extremely similar):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0X3NL5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/nirreskeya · 2 pointsr/cabins

Very exciting, I hope you enjoy the hell out of it for many years. I've written about this before but you might be surprised when you get out there how little you need any kind of formal system. KISS, at least to start. :) To wit:

> Ideally we'd like enough power to power 1 or 2 led nights [sic] at night, maybe a small 32in TV etc. If there is enough power, a coffee maker maybe.

All that said I may not even get to my place next week and if I do I may die in the cold there, so there is the downside to just winging it. Do you have any pictures to post of what you got?

u/passinghere · 1 pointr/Vive

If you get the Anker 20,000mah powerbank it fits straight into the normal holder, ok it's slightly longer but it doesn't fall out (even mounted sideways on the DAS) and it's a nice snug fit, easy to swap over.

https://www.anker.com/products/variant/powercore-speed-20000-[upgraded]/A1278011

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Upgraded-PowerCore-Backwards-Compatible-Black/dp/B01N0X3NL5

u/FLOCKA · 4 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

You need a powerbank with Power Delivery. Using a USB-C to USB-C cable, a compatible power bank can provide roughly the same amount as the wall charger (!)

Unfortunately, there are only a couple power banks currently on the market that are capable of this and they are pricier than your run of the mill powerbanks. I have this Ravpower bank but Anker also makes one of their own

They're expensive, but they can actually charge your switch while you're playing games. Not to mention that the capacity is much greater, so you could easily get 10-12 hours of play between the switch's own battery and using the battery bank.

u/ltonto · 3 pointsr/electronic_circuits

Do you already have lots of AA batteries?

Your best option is a "power bank" - something like this one, which is 22000mAh.

The more mAh, the longer the battery life. So this is more than 10x your iPhone pack capacity (which 1558mAh) so should be good to recharge your completely-flat phone 10x over. If your iPhone only hits 50% at the end of the day, then you should be good for 20+ recharges.

The powerbank itself is rechargeable, so as long as you find a charge point every 10 days or so, you'll have continuous phone power available.

u/nicksvr4 · 7 pointsr/Nexus

I just ordered it, expecting it tomorrow, but this one appears perfect.

The 1st Quick Charge + USB-C Portable Charger in The World - RAVPower 20100mAh External Battery Pack Power Bank

You can charge it with USB-C, use the USB-C for 5V/3A charging, has QC 2.0 if needed, other ports, large capacity. Also has great reviews.

u/Apneal · 3 pointsr/Vive

Adding to the comments.

This battery (and some like it) not only last >5 hours, but also fit snugly into the stock belt clip! Also, you can use one battery to charge another, so you could chain that into the stock battery for 7.5hrs (I've done this before by keeping one battery in each pocket).

The chaining thing also works for using a non-QC3 charger to charge the stock battery! It'd be interesting to see if you could get the full life out of the stock battery this way... most non-QC3 power blocks output about 2.4A for about 15watts, the stock charger puts about 24 watts into the headset I believe, so a 20000mA battery like that could potentially keep the stock battery lasting over 6 hours as well.

u/sapaul1996 · 3 pointsr/GooglePixel

Hi there! here are some suggestions for power banks that satisfy any needs you can have for the purpose of charging the pixel line and like devices

I highly recommend these ones because I have had experience using these and feel they check all my boxes. That is, they support USB Power Delivery (PD) and Qualcomm Quickcharge (QC), and in effect rapidly charge all my devices that support fast charging:

[Jackery Power Bar] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076DXWPHS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1)
This one is my favorite because it also has an AC outlet to charge most U.S. laptops. It is so freaking convenient for studying on my computer on the go.

[iWALK Power Bank] (https://www.amazon.com/iWALK-20000mAh-Portable-Delivery-Nintendo/dp/B078NSC4QG/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1520746914&sr=8-22&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

Here are some that I have not owned, but after research seem to be worth recommending (of course, do your own analysis). I believe all three of these support USB PD and Qualcomm QC:

[Anker PowerCore] (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-20100mAh-Portable-Delivery/dp/B071WNWRNC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520744694&sr=8-4&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

[Auckly Portable External Charger] (https://www.amazon.com/Portable-External-Auckly10000mAh-High-Speed-Charging/dp/B0785K8WSB/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1520744694&sr=8-5&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

[Aukey Power Bank] (https://www.amazon.com/AUKEY-26500mAh-Portable-Delivery-Nintendo/dp/B071CQYBSN/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1520744694&sr=8-8&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

Here are some that I am skeptical about for different reasons, but they did catch my eye while researching:

[PURIDEA Power Bank] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794V63VJ/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0794V63VJ&pd_rd_wg=OQUVw&pd_rd_r=42A3W5CMQPF2VADS872F&pd_rd_w=NlRw8)

[RAVPower Portable Charger] (https://www.amazon.com/Portable-RAVPower-20100mAh-Transfer-Smartphones/dp/B0156HCJQO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1520744694&sr=8-13&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

[ZeroLemon Juicebox Portable Charger] (https://www.amazon.com/ZeroLemon-USB-Type-Portable-Charger/dp/B071HQFYRR/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1520744694&sr=8-19&keywords=usb+pd+power+bank)

Let me know if you have any questions. Disclaimer: I am not associated with any of these products.

u/RichRobotCowboy · 2 pointsr/Android

I've got [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-Qualcomm-Portable-Charger/dp/B01JIYWUBA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486418184&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+10000+quick+charge+3.0) and it's awesome. It also comes with a 3' cable and neat little carrying pouch.

Supports QC and is very portable for a good price.

u/swampwaft · 1 pointr/Anxiety

I wish I could go on road trips. I have gaming friends all over the US I'd love to go visit, but too scared to interstate it the whole way...

I can choose alternative routes on my phone's GM. The fastest/best route is automatically chosen and is blue. Slower routes are grey, and you can tap them and start with those directions. Hope that helps.

Perhaps to remedy phone dying problem, print off directions ahead of time, or look into a portable power bank? I have this one which is hella overkill, but it charges my phone like 4-5 times before it dies. I wouldn't recommend leaving a battery in the car I guess, but if you usually have a purse or backpack, toss one in there.

Time does help though. I feel like all new drivers are nervous, but the extra step up with anxiety really makes it hard. I hope you're able to get more comfortable :(

u/parney2000 · 1 pointr/OculusQuest

10000mAh Anker, use heavy duty velcro (loop strip on battery, hook strip in headstrap), i also recommend netdot magnetic charging cable for ease of use and eliminating strain on headset connection. If you would rather have a "oculus link ready" cable go for the 5m one (no one does magnetic ones yet unfortinately) ho gor Paxo

... job done 👍

VELCRO® Brand Industrial Strength Velcro Heavy-Duty Stick On Self Adhesive Velcro Tape 5CM Wide, 1 Metre Long https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01M7P18HP/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_lTMZDbEA1CQE4

Anker PowerCore 10000 PD, 10000mAh Portable Charger USB-C Power Delivery (18W) Power Bank for New Airpods, iPhone 8/8+/X/XS/XR/XS Max, Pixel 3/3XL, iP https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07HBTY3Z2/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apap_IRd3UcmkaRk4p

NetDot 12th Generation USB-C Magnetic Cable,Fast Charging and Data Transfer for Type-C Smartphones Sumsung S10/9/8/Note9,LG,Sony Xperia,Google Pixel and more(2m/1 pack black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07QK7CY2B/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_HZMZDbV6XZMV9

5m Nylon USB 3.0 Typ C cable, black High Speed USB data & charger cable braided coat https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07Q6Z65NX/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_70MZDbDY81TQR


..well that escalated quickly, he only asked for a battery 😂

u/goodvibeswanted2 · 1 pointr/gadgets

Somewhat unrelated, but I'm about to buy a power bank (I just learned that term from you, btw) for someone's cellphone, like this or this.

Can you recommend a good, non-exploding one that's not too pricey? I was planning on buying it off Amazon.

u/SvennEthir · 1 pointr/Vive

>I bought a 10000 Anker pack.
>
>https://www.amazon.com/Anker-PowerCore-10000mAh-Qualcomm-Compatible/dp/B01JIYWUBA?crid=2ZXNDNSN8PQBC&keywords=qc+battery+bank&qid=1540516385&sprefix=qc+ba%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-19&ref=sr\_1\_19
>
> Fits in the holder and works great.

How's that compare to the base battery? I'm not up on battery stuff. Does it have a larger capacity?

> I'm on a 4770k slightly overclocked with just regular ram and a 1070. OG Vive, can't tell a difference from wired. Oh, except now we don't get tangled and can wander much farther out. The wire length restricted us.

I'm more worried about the Ryzen "blue screen" issue or whatever. Performance I expect to be decent. I have a nice setup.

> These things are weird. I've seen users with better specs get worse performance and all kinds of problems. I plugged mine in and did everything in the instructions. Only difference is I mounted my transmitter high. It works flawlessly.

Oh yeah, mounting the wire... My play space is across the room and the clip doesn't attach to my monitor well. I'm thinking about getting a small shelf or something to just put up close to the ceiling from the opposite corner of the room from the play space and hoping that works okay. For now it's just strapped to the monitor aimed towards that area.

u/Ellman12 · 2 pointsr/nintendo

I am in the market for a portable charger for my devices. I want to get one that will safely charge my Switch. I've found a few so far through some research. Which should I get? Help is greatly appreciated!

!st power bank

2nd power bank

3rd power bank

4th power bank

u/Buixer · 1 pointr/EDC

If you aren't planning on upgrading any of your current gear, I would try to get a power bank. I think anyone carrying a smart phone these days should have one. This helps even more if you use phone to order Uber or Lyft cars or travel at airport.

Personal carry. $15. Has it's own self contained cable with Lighting adapter built in. Also comes with extra cable with another Lightning adapter. Ive bought 3 of these before.

Bestoss 10000mAh Portable Power Bank with Built-in Lightning and Micro USB Cable - White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FX1BFHW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Hc7qyb6ZFADCJ


Here's a 20,000 mah one from EasyAcc. Good value and has 2 input slots to charge it back up in 6 hours after use. I own 2 of these. More for bag carry.

EasyAcc Monster 20000mAh Power Bank (4A Dual-Input Fastest Charge 4.8A Smart Output) External Battery Pack Charger Portable Charger for Android iPhone Samsung HTC - Black and Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01422TC14/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Kf7qybY5QZMZR

u/Dynamicide · 3 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

This one: Anker PowerCore+ 20100, USB-C/Type-C Ultra-High Capacity, Premium Portable Charger, 20100mAh https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014ZO46LK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_9SJQybPGWWK9X

It has USB-C and the IQ technology which detects what power output your device needs. It's a bit pricey, so I'm waiting for a discount or something, but this seems like the best option in terms of portable charges. But I'm still not sure about how power loss works and stuff, so if someone could validate that this would be a good charger I would appreciate it.

u/SirSwagATon · 1 pointr/vita

There's actually a real, sony released power bank made specifically for the vita. I mean I guess you could charge it with anything but if you want the real McCoy click here. If you have prime it's priced pretty well and has good reviews. http://www.amazon.com/PS-Vita-Portable-Charger-Sony/dp/B006JKARP8/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1458165275&sr=8-4&keywords=vita+charger

u/HonestAbe1077 · 1 pointr/Vive

I use this: Anker PowerCore Speed 10000mAh,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JIYWUBA?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Fits nicely into the belt clip, charges fairly quickly and lasts twice as long as the vive battery. Definitely recommend it

On a side note, I was having trouble with my headset having grey flashes which is why I purchased a new battery in the first place (figured the usb port on the battery was too loose). It turned out I needed to replace the usb that connected the battery to the receiver as well. Was super annoying but glad it was an easy fix.

u/comradelochenko · 2 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

This battery bank I got recently is cool because it can also charge laptops and power the Switch dock (if you'd ever want to do that for some reason).

For a case, I have a rebranded version of this case that I've only ever heard good things about. It's pretty great... they also made a larger version apparently that can hold the AC adapter.

Edit: There is a matching AC adapter for the battery bank that's good for travel. I use it to charge the Switch and power my Nintendo dock that I moved to smaller plastics for travel and bringing to friend's houses.

u/FlorenAgate · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

Yea just make sure your power bank has Power Delivery!

I bought this power bank off amazon for my switch and its been perfect, actually charges it while playing thanks to PD capability. Without PD, it'll either hold steady or decline very slowly if max brightness/audio

Also if you do like that power bank, it's actually on sale for $25 off with a coupon code in the description.

u/Noodle_Long_And_Soft · 1 pointr/WindowsMR

For a 22v(ish) lipo stepped down to 12V (for use with a laptop car charger), you would at minimum just have to buy a pack of automotive crimp connectors and a pre-soldered XT60 connnector, then just crimp on the 2+2 input+output wires on the buck converter. A low voltage buzzer would be good too.

(The reason it would probably be easiest to run 22V->12V->19V instead of just 22V->19V would just be for added protection from chinesium buck converters, swappable batteries, and not having to muck with charger-sensing circuitry with makes like Lenovo)

Although one of those laptop power banks or AC power banks would do the job just fine with a compatible lappy as well.

u/KookeyMoose · 2 pointsr/CDT

I went through several banks before I found one that I liked.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IFIJW8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jm3UBbTSXDA94

One thing that I found to be a great feature was a 3 amp type c cord for my phone. It charges my phone from the bank really fast.

One thing I’m still looking for is a type c cable to charge the bank. I do have a 3 amp wall charger but the type c cord that came with my bank is junk. I think having the ability to recharge a bank fast or at least faster than it currently does would be great.
If anyone knows of a fast bank charging cord let me know. I’m not even certain that a type c bank charging cord is what I should be looking for. All I know is the type c bank to phone cord I have is really fast.

u/CloacaAndDagger · 1 pointr/nexus5x

This is the one I have and it's great. USB-C support. Charges my phone 6 or so times before needing to be charged again. My phone also says charging rapidly while using the usbc port.

Edit: I also have [this] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01D8C6ULO/ref=pd_aw_sim_107_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=86VZPRRXHQZ22XN7QXEK) that I use for my living room charger. Equally as awesome. Anker is my favorite charger and cable brand.

u/PeabodyJFranklin · 1 pointr/gaming

Fair point. And yup, guess you're one of the 10,000 today regarding that fact.

It's pretty handy, actually. You can use a normal cellphone powerbank with a USB->USB-C cable to charge it or extend the battery when away from power. Or get a monster like this that supports the USB Power Delivery spec, and can charge the Switch while playing.

u/FIREable_0ffense · 1 pointr/chromeos

I can't speak to the converter situation, but I did just buy this power bank for charging my usb-c laptops.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072BD98CM/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It seems like it is cheaper than some of the other options out there. Doesn't max the airline capacity, but has a solid 20k mAh. It has a 45W output that should charge your chromebook without issues. I haven't had the power bank very long, but I am really happy with it so far (and reviews are positive).

u/Glisch · 3 pointsr/CampingGear

It's a bit bigger and heavier but I'm a huge fan of my Aukey 30,000 power bank. This thing is a beast, can keep my phone running for easily a week with fairly heavy use. Down side is that it's right over a pound in weight.

I know Aukey doesn't have the customer support that Anker offers, but Aukey offered this with 2 quick charge ports and 1 USB C port which can be hard to find (I think Anker recently released a 20,000 power bank with one)

AUKEY 30000mAh Portable Charger https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8IRIN0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MJRazbYJY150C

u/OmarTheTerror · 2 pointsr/nexus5x

I'm using this big boy, it's decently sized, but I keep it in my backpack, it was great on a trip for my phone as well as my tablet.

It does show "charging rapidly" when charging over usb-c. I haven't done it with usb a to c cable.

You can also charge it via usb c so rapid charging for the battery pack as well.

u/JackSparrowUSA · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

If you want the best (fastest charging), you would want USB-C with PD (Power Delivery). I believe these are the only two sold on Amazon:

Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD with 27W PD Portable Charger Bundle for Nintendo Switch & USB Type-C Laptops (e.g. 2016 MacBook) Power Delivery Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZ61PRW

USB C Power Bank RAVPower 26800 PD Portable Charger 26800mAh(Faster Recharged in 4.5 Hours &USB-C Input, 30W Type-C Output)for Nintendo Switch, USB Type-C Laptops, 2016 MacBook Power Delivery Support https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LRQDAEI

u/KalterEntzug · 1 pointr/NintendoSwitch

That thing costs EUR 59,99 regular price on Amazon.de and that's tax included.
Interesting that on the US Amazon they show you the Original Price of: $199
This sales looks ... expensive?

Edit: as Adiroit said, it's still a good deal. So go at it! :)

u/operator207 · 1 pointr/crankshaft

Not sure about "crappy" USB power banks, but RAVPower makes some good ones. The 20kmah I bought on Amazon for $46 in 2017 has been a damned champ in a black car, in Texas heat, running a dashcam for ~10 hours 5 days a week. I would not call that, "crappy". It should also fit your needs. You simply need a good QC charger, and good micro USB cable (I can't find a good USB-C cable/Charger combo that will charge as fast as QC and micro USB cable).

The hard part is when you want to shut it off, and not just drain the battery. You may want to get a switch so you can cut power between the Pi and bank, that way you can cut the power and not waste the charge for when you need it.

u/g_throww · 1 pointr/PixelBook

Recommend this guy: https://www.amazon.com/ZMI-Pixelbook-Nintendo-External-Portable/dp/B072BD98CM

The capacity could be a bit bigger, but it's got everything you'd want, for a reasonable price: 45W output, USB pass through, good dimensions, and bonus feature if adding USB-A ports when you need them.

u/[deleted] · 8 pointsr/GalaxyNote8

I second this! Had some time to put it under heavy use while away from a power adapter for a full day, but last week that I was traveling and I needed it for the whole day, it seemed that battery was depleting much faster than before.

Anyway... I love this Power Bank which has quick charging. Had saved my day many times.

u/sylocheed · 5 pointsr/NintendoSwitch

Yup! So USB-PD is a "protocol" for higher power transmission, which uses the USB-C connector and cable, so the important thing is that the first step to confirming USB-PD is making sure it has a USB-C connector. AFAIK, USB deprecated USB-PD over any connector other than USB-C for clarity.

Anyway, the point is, yes, you should look for "USB-PD", "USB Power Delivery", or "Power Delivery" on the description or packaging. And then for the Switch, make sure it supports 9V, 12V, or 15V

Examples: