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USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
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RealBlackStuff
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USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
For all laptops with a USB-C or Thunderbolt port:
Here is a neat solution to keep those ports intact longer.
This tiny USB-C accessory has a game-changing magnetic feature
I have ordered mine already from Amazon for delivery next week.
EDIT: Received and installed them, they work like a charm!
The following is specific for Europeans.
The Hagglezon website compares the prices from all Amazon shops in Europe that have your wanted item in stock.
Been using them for over a year now and sometimes the price difference between countries can be up to 50%!!
After Brexit, Amazon UK is no longer of interest for most Europeans, the continental outlets are cheaper and have no hassle with customs/import duties and VAT.
And next year Amazon Ireland will be opening its own outlet!
For the above magnetic USB-C connectors I used this comparison.
Please note the DuHeSin brand in the comparisons.
And if you scroll down and wait a few seconds, Hagglezon may come up with more comparisons.
Rinse, repeat.
Here is a neat solution to keep those ports intact longer.
This tiny USB-C accessory has a game-changing magnetic feature
I have ordered mine already from Amazon for delivery next week.
EDIT: Received and installed them, they work like a charm!
The following is specific for Europeans.
The Hagglezon website compares the prices from all Amazon shops in Europe that have your wanted item in stock.
Been using them for over a year now and sometimes the price difference between countries can be up to 50%!!
After Brexit, Amazon UK is no longer of interest for most Europeans, the continental outlets are cheaper and have no hassle with customs/import duties and VAT.
And next year Amazon Ireland will be opening its own outlet!
For the above magnetic USB-C connectors I used this comparison.
Please note the DuHeSin brand in the comparisons.
And if you scroll down and wait a few seconds, Hagglezon may come up with more comparisons.
Rinse, repeat.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
RBS,
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
The 140w ali version of this works well too. Under $10 on special for a pair.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
I just acquired 4 of these and they are great.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
RBS, this is a great find. Which of the shapes do you find most useful? Straight or one of the angled ones?
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
I prefer the angled ones, cable pointing up and around the back to the right of the table the laptop is on.
Corrective edit: pointing up = pointing away from me, using horizontal L-shapes.
Corrective edit: pointing up = pointing away from me, using horizontal L-shapes.
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
Ah - I see. Thank you!
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
I got the straight versions since I have two USB-C ports side-by-side and a USB-A port next to those. No interference that way.
John P. O'Banion, JD, PE, BSEE
Registered Patent Attorney
http://www.intellectual.com
T530 (1vyrain bios), X1 Carbon G12, 3x M93p Tiny, 2x P3 Tiny
Registered Patent Attorney
http://www.intellectual.com
T530 (1vyrain bios), X1 Carbon G12, 3x M93p Tiny, 2x P3 Tiny
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Edward Mendelson
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
I ended up buying a pair of straight ones and a pair of angled ones. These look really useful. Thank you again, RBS.
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axur-delmeria
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
After seeing an X280 with a damaged charging port, I'm tempted to get a few of these for my Thinkpads.
Planned Purchase: T480s i5-8350 FHD Touch
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
Impulse Buy: Thinkpad not named for safety reasons
RIP: X220 4291-C91 X61 7676-A24 760XD-U9E
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
These are terrific. I ended up using the ones that are shaped like an upper-case letter L attached to the left side of the machine.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
Lovely day for a Guinness! (The Real Black Stuff)
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
But I actually prefer Murphy's from Cork!
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Edward Mendelson
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
Yes, the ones described as "Elbow."
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector
My only “complaint” is that the magnets are a little weak and the cables can get pulled off when I reposition my laptop.
John P. O'Banion, JD, PE, BSEE
Registered Patent Attorney
http://www.intellectual.com
T530 (1vyrain bios), X1 Carbon G12, 3x M93p Tiny, 2x P3 Tiny
Registered Patent Attorney
http://www.intellectual.com
T530 (1vyrain bios), X1 Carbon G12, 3x M93p Tiny, 2x P3 Tiny
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