That’s what I was hoping but here in the US it’s still difficult to find charging blocks with multiple USB-C ports, and they’re targeted to high end devices, and we still have too many devices with older and nonstandard connectors. I know it’s not our standard but was certainly hoping theEU could create some sanity for all of us
Comment on The EU common charger : USB-C
syd@lemy.lol 5 months ago
I really like this. Being able to just buy bunch of newest generation Type-C and using it everywhere is awesome.
AA5B@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 5 months ago
it’s still difficult to find charging blocks with multiple USB-C ports
They exist but you won’t find them on the shelf of overly cheap chargers at the grocery store or gas station. Seems most of them cost around $50 or more if they’re worth using. Personally I’ve had good luck with Anker (which I just saw in a target electronics section yesterday!), and I’ve heard good things about uGreen on Amazon.
I currently use a 65 watt gAn charger with 3 ports when I work from home to keep my work laptop topped off plus my phone and one other bonus USB C device. My work laptop complains about the low power charger if I have anything else plugged in but is otherwise fine, and it keeps everything nicely charged at a very rapid pace
AA5B@lemmy.world 5 months ago
Angler has done great products for sure, but how about a cheap 3 port: so far I have my phone, watch and Kindle on usb-c, and only the phone can use any significant power. The three together can use at most , say 30w, and I’d be happy with much less since I just need it fast enough to charge overnight
Trainguyrom@reddthat.com 5 months ago
I got my current charger for about $35 on sale, and it seems the prices are slowly falling, but you certainly have to hunt around a bit. On the upside they seem to now cost less than 3 separate similar quality chargers. I’d say do some hunting around especially online and see what you can find
Player2@sopuli.xyz 5 months ago
It’s not difficult to find though it can be expensive. I’ve been using Anker multi port type c chargers for years
Snoopy@jlai.lu 5 months ago
The best part is that you can help your friend. :3