Comment on Potential Super Cheap Charger - Ikea SJOSS
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 10 months ago
You can also use Chromebook chargers, as long as they support the right power spec.
I’ve been using this one for my dock, and it’s worked great. I went with the 65w ($15) to have extra power for accessories on the dock, but they also have just a 45w one that supports the Deck’s 15v/3A charge for only $9.
Obviously these are more bulky than a standard charger, but it’s hard to beat on price.
aBundleOfFerrets@sh.itjust.works 10 months ago
I would be wary of such cheap USB-PD chargers. It is not uncommon for them to fail in ways that kill devices (I work for the tech department of a school district and we unfortunately have a strict OEM-only policy around chromebook chargers due to a wave of these killing chromebooks)
raptir@lemdro.id 10 months ago
Let’s be honest, the reason for that policy is so that if a Chromebook does fail you can go back to the manufacturer for warranty coverage.
I would trust an Anker charger just as much as an OEM charger.
aBundleOfFerrets@sh.itjust.works 10 months ago
Obviously anker would probably be fine, I am talking about these no-name boxes from unpronounceable amazon sellers
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 10 months ago
That’s definitely good to know, thanks.