I'm a USB-C Maximalist
A traveler shares their experience of adopting a 'USB-C maximalist' approach to simplify packing for a seven-week European trip. By standardizing all devices to one charging port, the author highlights the convenience and efficiency of modern universal power standards.
Why it matters
It illustrates the practical benefits of universal hardware standards for consumer electronics and travel efficiency.
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My wife and I recently went on a 7 week holiday around Europe . Although we each took a massive backpack, we wanted to travel fairly lightly. I took a single universal power brick. This little unit was all I needed to charge my various gadgets.
It has a hefty USB-C PD (Power Delivery) port for rapid charging of my phone and laptop. Two other USB-C ports for my other gadgets. And a couple of legacy USB-A ports which were redundant. The pass through was useful for using the same socket as the hotel's TV / lamp / coffee maker.
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