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[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 13 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Extra long charging cable. I have 3 glorious metres, I can charge it when in bed, on the sofa, wherever!

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago) (2 children)

Does it feel like charging is slower with that cable?

With that length, depending on the copper wire diameter, you will get significantly less power to your devices.

At 5m or more most 5V decices would probably completely stop charging because the voltage at the end drops below 4V.

[–] CheeseToastie@lazysoci.al 1 points 18 minutes ago

I honestly haven't noticed it doing that but I've never tried timing it or anything

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 5 points 3 hours ago (1 children)

If you're charging in bed or on the sofa, you're likely to be there for a while anyway. Doesn't matter if it charges slower. Plus, slow charging is better for the battery.

[–] unexposedhazard@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 3 hours ago* (last edited 3 hours ago)

Plus, slow charging is better for the battery.

I was thinking that too. Was just wondering if the difference in speed was noticeable at all.