Comment on Potential Super Cheap Charger - Ikea SJOSS
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago
Obviously anker would probably be fine, I am talking about these no-name boxes from unpronounceable amazon sellers
Fubarberry@sopuli.xyz 6 months ago
That’s definitely good to know, thanks.