Standards are in flux...

Post #423,094 by Another Scott 3/27/18 12:09:27 PM 3/27/18 12:09:27 PM Reply	Standards are in flux... I got one of these when it was on sale in January ($22 off). https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K5ZJXF/ I wanted/needed something with USB PowerDelivery (for my Essential Ph-1). This seemed to be the best, reasonably priced one at the time. It works fine. I've had good luck with Anker stuff. There are about 5 different variations on Quick Charge. USB-PD is different, of course. If you're worried about future-proofing it will cost more. If you just want to trickle-charge a bunch of stuff, it doesn't much matter. HTH a little. Good luck! Cheers, Scott.
Post #423,095 by drook 3/27/18 12:50:34 PM 3/27/18 12:50:34 PM Reply	Ooh, it's got a USB-C on it But damn, $54. This is to take on my 4-day bike ride this summer. I'll have my phone, bike computer, GoPro, backup batteries for the GoPro, and power brick. So this 5-port (with USB-C) would be perfect. But ride support will carry my duffel bag to each overnight point, so I can just throw a regular power strip in the bag with 5 wall warts and I won't have to buy anything. I'd like something more compact, but not for that much. For $20, though, I'll give up the convenience of the rapid charge since it'll be plugged in overnight anyway. -- Drew
Post #423,104 by malraux 3/27/18 5:24:03 PM 3/27/18 5:43:18 PM Reply	I should read all the posts before replying. Anker has a $24 40W version too, linked in the article I posted. Regards, -scott Welcome to Rivendell, Mr. Anderson. Edited by malraux March 27, 2018, 05:43:18 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #423,106 by drook 3/27/18 5:40:56 PM 3/27/18 5:40:56 PM Reply	I'm deciding between the 5-port and 6-port https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charger-PowerPort-Multi-Port-Samsung/dp/B00VH8ZW02/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00P936188/ For a different of $5 I should just get the 6 even though I don't think I need it. I'd feel stupid the first time I want another port and don't have it. But I'm not going for the 10-port. That's just silly. Probably. Isn't it? Hmm ... -- Drew
Post #423,140 by a6l6e6x 3/30/18 11:28:28 PM 3/30/18 11:29:27 PM Reply	Do the math on devices you plug in and what each needs in Amps! If you plug in devices like an iPad that can use 2+ Amps (usual come with 12 Watt charger) you could not even plug in 4 of them without hitting the charger limit in the Amps the first link points to. Don't just count outlets! iPhones only need 1 Amp. Alex "There is a cult of ignorance in the United States, and there has always been. The strain of anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that "my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." -- Isaac Asimov Edited by a6l6e6x March 30, 2018, 11:29:27 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #423,146 by drook 3/31/18 9:18:58 AM 3/31/18 9:18:58 AM Reply	Only got the one sorta-high draw device, the phone And I'll have a solid 12 hours each night for everything to be plugged in. I should be good. -- Drew

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