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14 votes
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The "standard" car charger is usually overkill
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An explainer: The Low-Voltage Connector Standard (LVCS) is an emerging automotive standard that defines electrical connections at both 48V and 12V
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Most new cars in Norway are EVs – how a freezing country beat range anxiety
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Heart Aerospace has just revealed its X1 demonstrator aircraft – thirty-seater commercial electric airplane with hybrid capabilities
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[SOLVED] Is there an easy way to tell if a laptop has USB-C charging?
Background: I've been using a 9-year-old 13.3 inch Dell Latitude 7370 laptop running MX Linux to stream games via Moonlight from a beefier desktop machine. It is SO good and works flawlessly. My...
Background:
I've been using a 9-year-old 13.3 inch Dell Latitude 7370 laptop running MX Linux to stream games via Moonlight from a beefier desktop machine. It is SO good and works flawlessly. My only complaint is the smaller screen size.
I would like to upgrade to a larger computer, and given that the computer will literally only be used for streaming games, it doesn't need to have great stats. I'm looking at used/refurbished models -- both for price and because buying something new feels like complete overkill for my needs.
My only requirements are:
- 17 inch screen
- USB-C charging
That's it! I'm assuming that literally anything I can get with that will work for what I need given that my small, decade-old laptop is already doing the same job perfectly. USB-C charging is a must-have for me. I already have USB-C power cords in all the places I plan on using it, and I don't want to have to use a separate charger for it.
My Situation:
Because I'm searching for used/refurbished models, I'm limited to what's available rather than going for any specific model of computer. I can easily find listings for computers with 17 inch screens. What I can't find easily is whether or not they support USB-C charging. Most sites don't have a filter for that, and a lot of the listings don't specify the type of charger used and just list "AC adapter" (or don't mention it at all). Many sites don't have pictures of the ports, or the pictures they do have are stock photos that aren't of the exact model.
Is there some easy way to find these that I'm missing? Some keyword, or a site that does have a filter for that, or brand knowledge that can point me in the right direction?
Also, if anyone has any recommended sites for used/refurbished laptops, let me know. I have had success with Backmarket for used tech before, but I'm open to recommendations.
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EV chargers that were once isolated to the back corners of gas station lots are steadily starting to dominate Norway's fuel stops
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EU paves the way for iPhones and Android devices to ditch USB-C entirely
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A sodium-ion portable power bank comes to market
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BYD unveils new super-charging EV tech, to build charging network in China
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Subsidies and incentives have helped Norway become the trailblazer for electric vehicles. What can others learn?
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Strikes against Tesla Sweden leave over 100 charging stalls waiting for power – IF Metall has been lodging strike efforts against Tesla for over a year now
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$10 billion in government loans announced for United States EV charging network, battery production
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You can now put an expandable, cost-effective solar roof rack on your EV for off-grid charging
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California EV maker Aptera unveils solar car with 64 km of daily, charge-free range
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Barcelona is turning subway trains into power stations
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Norway sees electric cars outnumber petrol models – sovereign wealth fund cushion has made it possible for government to offer green incentives to motorists
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Bipartisan group of 350 US city mayors commit to electrifying fleets and broadening EV charging infrastructure
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California hits new milestone with EV chargers: 40% increase in one year
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29% of global, 46% of US, EV owners likely to switch back to ICE cars per McKinsey consumer survey
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These autonomous drones can recharge themselves from power lines
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The inside story of Elon Musk’s mass firings of Tesla Supercharger staff
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Indiana will test a highway that can charge moving vehicles
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Electric vehicles: can 'lightweighting' combat range anxiety?
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Is it realistic to operate a fleet of electric buses in countries like Norway? Tackling challenges with the range of buses being shorter in cold weather.
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Volkswagen, Porsche, and Audi finally say they will use Tesla’s EV charging plug in the US
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Tesla confirms wireless inductive electric car home charger is coming
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How Norway's EV rising star Easee fell foul of Swedish regulators, which took it to the brink of bankruptcy
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Starting Friday, dockworkers in all Swedish ports will refuse to offload Teslas, cleaning crews will no longer clean showrooms, and mechanics won't fix charging points
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Germany will force 80% of gas stations to install EV charging
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What’s missing from America’s EV charging strategy
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Electric vehicle owners are fed up with charging stations that lack a single amenity — I had to pee in a bush
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Major automakers launch new EV charging network across North America in challenge to Tesla
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GM to use Tesla charging network, joining Ford in leveraging the EV leader's tech
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Nine in ten new cars sold in Norway are electric or hybrid, compared to less than half of those sold in the EU. What's Norway's secret?
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In Norway, the electric vehicle future has already arrived – the air is cleaner, the streets are quieter, but problems with unreliable chargers persist
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The first of its kind in the world, an e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric roads in Sweden by 2045
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Chinese EV maker NIO has opened its first European "Power Swap Station" in Denmark – drivers can stop to replace their battery with a fully charged one
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With bi-directional charging, the Volvo EX90 basically works as a power bank, allowing the battery to store electricity that can later be transferred back into an owner's home
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Apple adds cycling routes and EV charging stations to Maps in iOS 14
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More Teslas on the road meant hours-long supercharger lines over Thanksgiving
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Car industry urges 'jump-start' for electric vehicle chargers
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Inside Electrify America’s plan to simplify electric car charging
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Apple introduces second generation AirPods, with Hey Siri, H1 audio chip, and wireless charging
14 votes