Computer power? I have seen information stating this can power laptops, yet I have not heard of any laptop that can be powered through USB. Anyone have information on this?
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I suspect whomever said this can power a laptop was confusing this with some other APC product. I own two of these magic gizmos and love them, but a.) I doubt sincerely if this would run a laptop and b.) where on earth would you get a cord with one end USB and the other laptop connector...I think I saw where APC does make a universal laptop battery, though. It'd definitely be worth the search - this product is awesome.
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I can't imagine it powering a laptop, don't laptops need way more energy than an iPod or cell phone? I wouldn't recommend trying it.I would say it's a REPLACEMENT for powering off a laptop.
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My Samsung NC10 netbook has a battery that lasts 6-8 hours and is 5 W.hours which is HALF of this.One reviewer said she powered her laptop but didn't give details. Anyone else, can this power laptop or netbook?
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Technically, the answer is yes; it gains its power externally--it has no internal power source. However, in common parlance the answer the answer is no, since it gains its power through the usb and does not have a separate power cord or connection.
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I'm not sure I understand your question but it seems to me you're asking 1) Can this unit charge your laptop battery via a USB port on the laptop? I don't think any laptop allows you to charge its battery via a USB port.2)If you are asking whether or not you will able to charge the batteries of other devices by routing power through the laptop's USB port into the WASABI charger's USB port then I don't think so because the USB port on the charger is listed as an output port.
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No, it can't reliably run even a USB flash drive without external power. I tried 3 drives, 3 times.1st test - it didn't show any drive at all.2nd try... A Patriot 32GB USB drive was detected but it said Error: The bus power was too low or something. 3rd try.... It detected my USB flash drive ok, and I can read it. But it only runs at USB 1.0 speed.. getting .9Mbps/sec only. So it needs DC power to do much of anything. My other USB hubs can run without external power for flash drives. I have a USB 2.0 hub made by DLink and a USB 3.0 hub from "Plugable" that can operate a variety of devices without external power. This one can't. No, it can't reliably run even a USB flash drive without external power. I tried 3 drives, 3 times.1st test - it didn't show any drive at all.2nd try... A Patriot 32GB USB drive was detected but it said Error: The bus power was too low or something. 3rd try.... It detected my USB flash drive ok, and I can read it. But it only runs at USB 1.0 speed.. getting .9Mbps/sec only. So it needs DC power to do much of anything. My other USB hubs can run without external power for flash drives. I have a USB 2.0 hub made by DLink and a USB 3.0 hub from... » Read More No, it can't reliably run even a USB flash drive without external power. I tried 3 drives, 3 times.1st test - it didn't show any drive at all.2nd try... A Patriot 32GB USB drive was detected but it said Error: The bus power was too low or something. 3rd try.... It detected my USB flash drive ok, and I can read it. But it only runs at USB 1.0 speed.. getting .9Mbps/sec only. So it needs DC power to do much of anything. My other USB hubs can run without external power for flash drives. I have a USB 2.0 hub made by DLink and a USB 3.0 hub from "Plugable" that can operate a variety of devices without external power. This one can't. « Show Less
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A USB port maximum output power is around 5W to 10W. A laptop may require 20W to 150W power. A USB port output voltage is 5V. Most laptops require 15V ~ 20V power. So there may be no way for you to charge your laptop from a power bank that only has USB port. Our USB cable and connectors are just cable and connectors, no circuit board inside. They just transfer power, do not change power. Best regards. BiXNet
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Can be powered through a wall socket, that's how I have it set up. I haven't tried the laptop features yet.
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...the unit charges at 18.5 volts.....as long your device being powered is less than 18.5 volts, the unit will charge itself and provide power via the usb or dc.....I'm doing it right now with this laptop I'm using....the powerbrick died on this laptop.....this laptop uses 12 volts so, the Poweradd can reasonably provide output to the laptop and charge itself at the same time.......I have another laptop that is 19 volts and the unit continually depleted while plugged in to the wall to charge.....but it still provided power to the laptop....
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Unfortunately that's really not how it works. In order to charge any laptop, netbook, etc. you need to connect to its power input port. What you are looking for is something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP18000-Universal-External-Netbooks/dp/B002K8M9HC It is a much higher capacity device than this one and the biggest difference is that it comes with a cable and tips for plugging into a laptop's input power port, not just a USB port.
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Apparently it is powered exclusively from the USB port itself, not too certain on wattage however. There is a s/pdif out and in, and a 3.5mm line in (I use a red/white composite cable converter to play any console games). I believe the software that runs it is strictly PC, but I have no certainty that it will function in this manner.
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I powered mine via my computer via USB. My axiom broke though, and I had to return it sadly.
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There is no USB power input on this unit. Power is supplied and the internal battery charged by the supplies power supply/plug. If your USB Battery had the appropriate plug adapter, I could see that working though. Hope this helps.
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ya same here...i want to know if it will power other external devices..such as a thermaltake fan with usb adapter to it, so i can cool the inside my entertainment unit. its pathetic that this company doesnt put the specifics, regarding power output, and rated current, etc
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I'd like to clarify that the USB port is for charging another device, not for charging the battery. In other words, it has a USB port like you would find on your computer for plugging something else in to charge. You can not power this charger via USB, only by plugging it into a wall outlet.
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Can this be used to hook up a laptop computer? (I have a laptop that works but with a broken monitor. I'm thinking this might be a passable -- I don't have high hopes for "great," but it might be passable -- solution until I can get the laptop fixed?Could I either connect this with a standard monitor plug or with one of my laptop's USB ports?Thanks.
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I have powered a small usb drive. I think the key is that you might have to use a drive that is only usb powered, but I don't know entirely for sure. You could always get the cable and try it.
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It is powered by a proprietary AC adapter and cable. It is not USB powered, and has no USB ports.
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I can't imagine it powering a laptop, don't laptops need way more energy than an iPod or cell phone? I wouldn't recommend trying it. I would say it's a REPLACEMENT for powering off a laptop.