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Re:Google's latest iPhone rival off to a rocky start by ProfessorLayton on Monday October 23, 2017 @08:47PM (#15538280)
I'm still bummed about losing Magsafe!

However, I am very glad that I can now charge my laptop with pretty much any USB charger* and a cheap cable. I consider not having to buy $88 replacement chargers a huge win.

*Yes, even the tiny iPhone brick can charge my MacBook, albeit very, very slowly.

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Re:Google's latest iPhone rival off to a rocky start by photojosh on Monday October 23, 2017 @09:23PM (#15538461)
If you really are at risk, (thinking of when I had small kids running around the house) maybe consider one of the Belkin "BreakSafe" magnetic adapters? Yeah, you'll have a nub sitting on the outside of the machine, but it might be worthwhile.

https://griffintechnology.com/us/breaksafe-magnetic-usb-c-po...

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