Sentences with phrase «proprietary charger»
A "proprietary charger" refers to a specialized charging device that is designed to be used only with a specific brand or product. It is not compatible with other devices, so you cannot use it to charge any other device except the one it was made for. Full definition
Don't even get me started on easy - to - lose proprietary chargers.
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It also means you need to keep the Surface Laptop's proprietary charger handy.
Low - quality proprietary chargers and the relatively short battery life of current smartwatches make for a frustrating situation when it comes time to charge your wearable.
This is how you make proprietary chargers work in the favor of the user.
Both trackers use proprietary chargers, which is a bummer, but the Force gets a slight edge here for its better battery life.
In theory, Nintendo's decision to do away with proprietary chargers and furnish the Switch with a USB - C port should have benefited consumers, giving them the option to pick up cheaper third - party chargers rather...
However, some manufacturers (such as Apple, Sony, and HP) don't follow the USB standard but implement their own proprietary charger types.
Earbuds that required proprietary chargers were also considered with heavy skepticism.
OS: Fitbit OS Compatibility: Android, iOS Display: TBC, 1000 nits Processor: Dual - core 1.0 GHz Band sizes: Large Onboard storage: 2.5 GB Battery duration: 2 - 3 days Charging method: Proprietary charger IP rating: 50M water resistant Connectivity: Wi - Fi, Bluetooth
There's only one problem, and that's that every other premium mobile PC on the market has ditched its company's proprietary charger in favor of USB Type - C, or more specifically, Thunderbolt 3.
Actually not proprietary charger.
Port-wise, for the time being, the Surface Connect proprietary charger is here to stay, meaning the latest Surface Pro — and presumably the Surface Pro 5 — don't use USB Type - C for charging or data transfers.
Dimensions: 10.81 x 6.77 x 0.37 inches Weight: 1.5 pounds Processor: Nvidia Tegra 3 (with quad - core A9) Memory: 2 GB RAM Storage: 32 GB (16 available), 64 GB (46 available) Ports: USB 2.0 (A-connector), microSD, magnetic proprietary charger Battery life: 5 hours 14 minutes Price: $ 500 for 32 GB, with $ 120 Touch cover, $ 130 Type cover
This has the dual effect of reducing by one the number of ports needed on the system without reducing total connectivity, and adds a new proprietary charger that you'll need to purchase through Lenovo.
If you asked me in principle if this was a thing I wanted, I would have said, «Yes, I hate proprietary chargers.»
Amusingly, semiconductor manufacturers have recently introduced chips that allow chargers to sequentially pretend to be different proprietary chargers until they trick the device into accepting the charger.
I don't like the Versa's oversize charging cradle, which continues Fitbit's trend of designing bizarrely shaped proprietary chargers.
For charging, Lenovo wisely ditched its weird proprietary charger and replaced it with USB Type - C and rapid charging.
Considering the fact that those sets require a tiny proprietary charger that you will certainly lose, I had to cut the Jaybirds from the lineup pretty early as well.
If the rumors turn out to be accurate, potential Switch owners can dispel their worry over relatively hard - to - locate and often expensive proprietary chargers.
What's more, running off a traditional watch - friendly coin cell battery as opposed to an integrated lithium - ion power supply, there's no need to panic and go hunting for some fiddly proprietary charger when the battery does eventually die.
It's also worth noting the Versa's proprietary charger comes with a clip - in dock (included), which makes it much easier to charge compared to the magnetic pin on the Ionic.
Its sleep tracking capabilities haven't evolved, the steps count is still inflated and the fact that this is the third recent Fitbit with the third proprietary charger is a joke.
You can connect it up to your computer, but it requires its own proprietary charger (boo).
In theory, Nintendo's decision to do away with proprietary chargers and furnish the Switch with a USB - C port should have benefited consumers, giving them the option to pick up cheaper third - party chargers rather than pay full price for Nintendo's branded hardware.
To start off, the 200mAh battery allows the Gear to go for a few days without needing to dock it into the included proprietary charger.
OS: Fitbit OS Compatibility: Android, iOS Display: TBC, 1000 nits Processor: Dual - core 1.0 GHz Onboard storage: 2.5 GB Battery duration: 3 - 4 days Charging method: Proprietary charger IP rating: 50M water resistant Connectivity: Wi - Fi, Bluetooth
At the time, Sony did say they had ditched the proprietary charger, and the Vita 2000...
This is used for the proprietary charger, which has a USB power connector and plug on the other end, and connects to a standard wall plug with USB connection on it.
The Nook HD comes with its own proprietary charger, which you'll need to juice up the tablet.
Unfortunately there is no support for USB charging with a proprietary charger your only means of getting juice to the Prime, which is a little disappointing.
The second element to set alarm bells ringing is Samsung's choice of a proprietary charger.
A few nits: - proprietary charger - doesn't run the Netflix or HBOGo app Goodness: - excellent game device - ezcellent comic and kindle reader - web browser is great - honeycomb is great - battery life is as advertised
TPCR did not care for the proprietary charger however, even if it is magnetic and of high quality, claiming its reviewers «would much rather have the convenience and ubiquity of a microUSB charging input.»
This is limiting, since it significantly reduces your charging options, but it isn't much different than the proprietary charger that's required with the iPad.
It has a proprietary charger port; like the iPad, the Tab requires more juice than is available solely over USB.
While we like the Excite 10's overall design, we took issue with the size of its proprietary charger.
This GPS dongle will fit in nicely against the bottom of the Transformer Prime via the proprietary charger port, making it look as though it is part of the dock hinge.
(The Latitude 10 had two charging methods: microUSB and a proprietary charger.)
That's right, the Motorola XOOM is unable to be charged via traditional microUSB chargers or USB, and requires it's own proprietary charger you have to lug around.
The upcoming Nintendo Switch looks like it will do away with using a proprietary charger in favour of including a USB - C connector.
This means charging every day; with the Fitbit, I was able to go on a two - day reporting trip and not have to pack yet another proprietary charger in my bag.
The Dell does not charge over this port, but instead still includes a proprietary charger.
The watch wobbles about when it's connected; it doesn't look very nice, and is yet another proprietary charger you don't want to lose.
This made leaving the Surface Pro's proprietary charger (which thoughtfully includes a USB port to allow you to charge a second device) at home a feasible option during a day of work.
Also, do they charge themselves via microusb / USB - C or proprietary charger?
I can't compare against the SONY and am not dissing the review or the choices they made, but I did want to state that the proprietary charger can be unplugged and you can charge it via the smallish wall wart without the convenient dock.