New RV USB plugs, what amperage are they?
Many new(ish) devices require the higher powered, 2.1-amp USB plugs. On the flip side, most of the plugs I've seen in RVs I believe are under an amp. Anybody knowledgeable on this subject? Is the R...
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JimK-NY wrote:
Just remember, rapid charging is convenient but very hard on batteries and will greatly reduce battery life.
Granted, however for most devices charged via USB 5V the device it's self is already "obsolete" the day you bought it and it's useful life is not determined by the battery life but the software version and when the manufacturer decides to stop supporting the device via updates.
Fair chance that your battery in the device will well outlast the device usefulness hardware and software wise and most folks now days must have the latest and greatest device which means trading them in as soon as the contract allows for another free (or greatly discounted) device and signs them up for another contract period (typically a 2 yr lock in)so the phone company is guaranteed to have that customers money and soul for the entire length of contract..
