Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces Apple's MagSafe

Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by TheSpiceIsLife on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @06:05PM (#34239422)

I work in metal fabrication, rarely took my last MacBook to work, but the micro fine metal follows me home and ultimately resulted in destruction of that laptop due to the magnets in the charge connector.

Apple's phones are too fragile for my liking too, after having ruined a few in this environment.

I liked using Apple's gear, but it's all too precious-jewelry like for me in this industry.

If Apple did a rugged phone with a 13500 mAh battery like my current daily driver I'd switch right back.

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by droopyEyelids on Tuesday January 03, 2023 @10:07PM (#34241493)

What phone do you use that is immune to metal filing dust?

Seems like anything with a speaker would succumb, and its more of a problem with the case you chose than the device.

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by thedrbrian on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @05:54AM (#34244173)

Or anything with a magnet in it like hard drives or fans. I think working in a metallic dust environment is the problem

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by TheSpiceIsLife on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @04:21PM (#34251850)

Desktop PCs don't seem to have many issues in this environment, but they're stuck at our work stations, phones tend to get carried in to the dustier parts of the workshop.

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Re:Next-generation Qi2 wireless charging standard embraces A... by TheSpiceIsLife on Wednesday January 04, 2023 @04:19PM (#34251836)

Ulefone Power Armor 13, one year in no issues. Occasional blow with low pressure high purity nitrogen out of a cryo tank we have at work for the laser cutter.

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