USB-C

[DiapDealer]

Originally Posted by rcentros

I think I'll just stick with the regular micro USB cables. Maybe as I get older and more senile I'll have trouble with them, but at this point I'm not having any issues.

Or at the very least, buy a cable where the micro-end is the only one with a reversible/universal connector.

I, myself, don't really see much advantage in the USB-A end being able to be plugged in either way. That's not the fiddly end of such a cable in my opinion.

[rcentros]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

That doesn't help much unless you also know which way the socket is facing.

At night I just flip the cable the other way if one direction doesn't work.

[AnotherCat]

Originally Posted by DaleDe

That doesn't help much unless you also know which way the socket is facing.

In all but a very few cases the socket on devices is fitted rounded corners up, so top of plug faces top of device, easy to remember. There are a very few exceptions, the only ones I have come across are some small footprint portable USB drives but no doubt one may come across others.

Like most devices one owns, if one has one of these exceptions it is easy (well for me) to tell their top from bottom in the dark, and as they are the rare exceptions to also remember the connector is fitted the "wrong" way.

If one cannot remember any of that then, as rcentros has said, just turn the plug or the device over and try again. USB connectors are designed so that unless the intention is that they are reversible, then it is very difficult to accidently insert them in the incorrect orientation; they have to be severely abused to do so. If one has the correct orientation then they fit easily.

[jeffery]

Originally Posted by edent

Are there any Eink devices which charge using USB-C?

For some reason, I'm not finding any! I just want to use the same charger as my phone and not have worry about dongles or adapters ��

I know it's an adapter, but it's what I went with. I have it hung onto my usb-c cable and just slip it on when I need to charge my reader. I like it this way since the c-type chargers tend to have more oomph than the older chargers. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMZWK1J/

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by jeffery

I know it's an adapter, but it's what I went with. I have it hung onto my usb-c cable and just slip it on when I need to charge my reader. I like it this way since the c-type chargers tend to have more oomph than the older chargers.

And what portable devices such as a Reader or phone can charge faster with USB-C than micro-USB? None that I know of.

[issybird]

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[jeffery]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

And what portable devices such as a Reader or phone can charge faster with USB-C than micro-USB? None that I know of.

JSWOLF is correct, the type of connection doesn't matter here which is why the adapter works just fine. What really matters is that the newer USB-C chargers tend to be USB-PD or power delivery chargers capable of delivering 60 watts of power vs the typical micro-usb charger at 2.5 watts.

All devices will charge to their maximum ability IF the power is available.

If you connect a device capable of charging at 15w which is 5v@3a and you connect it to a wall wart capable of delivering 2.5w (5v@500ma, a typical charger), your device will charge but at a much slower rate. When we speak of charging watts we are talking maximums, it varies depending not only on your devices charging circuitry but on the level of charge, specific cell engineering, cell temperatures, and more.

Connect that same device to a wart capable of delivering up to 60w (100w is coming soon) and you will not charge at 60w. But, you will reach the devices 15w charge rate. Going over 15w requires a device to be compliant with USB-PD specifications allowing the voltages to go higher than 5v. I don't know of any readers that do this yet.

You phone will likely be able to use its maximum charge rate though, and all you have carried is one charger.

Pro Tip: For longer battery lifetime don't wait till your device is out of juice to charge it. more frequent, shorter charges are better for the health of the batteries. Despite the point of this conversation, gentler charge cycles ARE better for your batteries. charging from 60% to 90% as needed will keep your e-reader and any other li-ion powered device operating for much longer without failed batteries than fewer 0% to 100% charges.

(I am skipping the protection circuitry and chemistry issues, and charge profiles here for simplicity, the percentages are just what one sees on the screen)

[jeffery]

Originally Posted by issybird

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could not find that rule anywhere

[DNSB]

Originally Posted by jeffery

could not find that rule anywhere

Check this thread: IMPORTANT: Affiliate links are now prohibited at MobileRead.

I would suggest this should be added into the Guidelines. I remembered this post and had to search to find it.

[jeffery]

Originally Posted by DNSB

Check this thread: IMPORTANT: Affiliate links are now prohibited at MobileRead.

I would suggest this should be added into the Guidelines. I remembered this post and had to search to find it.

Thanks you. even searching for it I was unable to locate it.