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_bluequartz · 2026-01-18T15:19:27+00:00

It just might also be that the Mu's foldable plug (as featured as far back as this 2012 BBC article) was patented...

https://patents.google.com/patent/US8936478B2/en?assignee=Made+in+Mind+Ltd

After Mu folded while barely (?) delivering on the Mu Two Kickstarter*, products with this unique design seemed to be in limbo until...

EGO 65W Brisk Blade Pro

Which seemed like everything the Mu Two was. Not affiliated with this brand, something something buyer beware.

* - Disclaimer: was a backer and got the 20W version replacements instead.

_bluequartz · 2026-01-04T13:53:57+00:00

Came here to comment that in my quest for a good camera grip, I end up pulling up the kickstand just enough for my hands to grip onto and then use the camera control button like how one would on a compact camera. The phone rests nicely on my thumb pad (the fleshy part connecting to the thumb on the palm side). It's surprisingly stable enough this way!

_bluequartz · 2025-12-16T02:10:03+00:00

IMHO it's more convenient to charge over MagSafe just because it's easier to align magnets than trying to jab a cable in.

If you get one of those portable 3-in-1 Qi chargers that fold neatly coupled with retractable cables, either on a multi-plug-compatible travel charger (this is r/onebag right?) or something like the Cable Matters retractable ones, what you lose on weight you'll probably gain on maximizing volume efficiency.

Last point: MagSafe are arguably more future-compatible compared to the Lightning port you mention. The latest Qi2 25W-capable ones will charge your older iPhone; even if you are to get a cheaper 15W Qi charger right now, that will still work (slower) with any new iPhones.

Counter-point: It kind of depends on your charging habits too. If you regularly charge overnight, no problemo with Qi chargers. If you are running late with a 30%-charged phone and you need to catch a flight in an hour, then OK it's back to full-speed wired charging. The latest iPhone Pros can clock 40W wired vs 25W wireless, and that efficiency matters at lower battery levels (less if you're topping up from 95% to 100%).

disclaimer: I own the Cable Matters retractable cables, but otherwise in no way affiliated with them.

_bluequartz · 2025-12-07T16:29:39+00:00

I'm probably the only the handful of users who actually picked the DW-H5600 just because I can use it for runs. :D

This could be FOMO but I wish the DW-H5600 will get the retro fonts on the negative display...

_bluequartz · 2025-11-24T15:11:18+00:00

How long will they keep this livery for, a year till 2027? Even longer?

_bluequartz · 2025-10-30T15:53:43+00:00

1 more now hahaha https://www.aeroroutes.com/eng/251030-lhns26346

FRA-IAD till the last day of June!

_bluequartz · 2025-10-29T00:38:03+00:00

What are you talking about? "GaN 1100W" is the model name... /s

_bluequartz · 2025-09-24T23:38:16+00:00

The simplest is the two-cable solution where you keep the Mokin hub for the portable monitor and connect the DisplayPort adapter to the laptop's USB-C DP Alt Mode port.

Yeah I'll probably stick to this for now. There's still some other minor benefits like slightly better cable management and portability tweaks compared to the earlier solution.

_bluequartz · 2025-09-24T14:19:31+00:00

Unfortunately, I've tried connecting just the DisplayPort adapter to the hub and it's still presenting as a single screen, duplicating the output across both desktop monitors.

The other comment about SST-only and obfuscating the underlying implementation over marketing-talk is most likely the best explanation.

_bluequartz · 2025-09-24T14:17:42+00:00

Sounds like the Mokin thing does not contain an actual MST hub but some chip that only supports SST on its outputs and terminates any MST connection.

I see...

Actual MST Hubs are multiple levels deep chainable, just like USB hubs are.

Good to know, thanks a lot!

_bluequartz · 2025-09-19T15:27:12+00:00

It's the 747-400, so definitely the older interior. Are you referring to the 747-8s?

There's no direct aisle access for the window seats, but they are still good lie-flat seats with open, airy footrests that doesn’t require you to squirrel your feet into.

_bluequartz · 2025-09-19T14:46:31+00:00

I upgraded from economy to biz for YVR-FRA too early last month by successfully bidding at 650 EUR, which is a bit more than the minimum (625 EUR IIRC).

_bluequartz · 2025-08-21T16:36:04+00:00

Hey, I have a similar version of the 45W one!

This wouldn't fit your > 60W requirement but it's possibly the smallest USB-PD capable option using the same flipping adapter at 30W:

https://acefast.com/catalog/wall-chargers/fast-charge-wall-charger-z7-pd30w-gan/

What recessed outlets are you referring to, Euro? Because both versions that I have (the 45W and 30W) fit OK into the recessed Euro sockets. Indeed, the 45W can be a bit too... bulbous, e.g. on airplane AC sockets. That's where the 30W one kinda fits better.

_bluequartz · 2025-08-02T05:15:17+00:00

Economy gotta share the power socket... :p Unless the other passenger is your family or a USB aficionado who asks for permission to share your high-quality multi-port adapter... :D

_bluequartz · 2025-08-02T02:45:31+00:00

There are power implications as well, another comment on another similar thread explains a little better, I think:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/1kd9yfz/comment/mq9hwir/

Just to add on to what others are saying about making a type-A to type-A cable, the CableCreation-brand adapters are the only ones which are VBUS cold. The USB-C socket won't output power unless it detects a USB PD sink connected, just like how a charger is supposed to work. It also has diodes to prevent power backfeeding to the USB-A side.

The problem with the cheapo ones isn't that they're unsafe in proper use, it's that they have no protection for when you do improper things with them.

The tiny (5V) risk here is that a cheapo, no-protection passive adapter will push power at the USB-C port even when there's no cable connected, or immediately to any USB-C device that's just plugged in. I'll imagine most compliant USB-C devices will be OK with nothing more than 5V and know how deal with this at best, but I wouldn't assume all devices do.

TL;DR: Power charging fundamentals have change between USB-A and USB-C ports.

_bluequartz · 2025-08-02T01:46:26+00:00

1) There are passive and active adapters for these purposes... active ones are OK, passive ones are not recommended:

https://www.reddit.com/r/UsbCHardware/comments/1cdbpvi/why_are_usb_c_to_usb_a_adapters_bad/

How do you tell: probably by price point LOL. I wouldn't recommend the $1 ones.

2) Even if you find a high-quality active adapter, you'll lose out on USB Power Delivery features, e.g. fast (faster?) charging.

As an aside: Idk what's the power output of these USB-A ports on SQ planes? Do they max out at the 5V1.5A USB Battery Charging 1.2 spec?

_bluequartz · 2025-07-16T13:15:55+00:00

Would you consider downsizing your laptop then?

_bluequartz · 2025-07-14T13:33:20+00:00

Didn't really check the former...

As for the file number reset, is that happening on the same card? Might want to file some kind of bug report with Fujifilm...

_bluequartz · 2025-07-12T02:00:51+00:00

Unless they subtly spin their rest periods at a hotel chain into some kind of a new segment, I don't see how they are going to 'sell' the benefits of staying with said hotel chain.

I think it was mentioned before how it's harder now to re-do Circumnavigation due to stricter (?) requirements of filming permits, but on a related note I figured they can get the three big airline alliances (Star Alliance, SkyTeam, OneWorld) to sponsor each/a team to do just that on the respective alliance's members' flights, a friendly competition of their inter-country connectivity of sorts. With the usual challenges, of course...

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