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USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector

#1 Post by RealBlackStuff » Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:16 am

For all laptops with a USB-C or Thunderbolt port:
Here is a neat solution to keep those ports intact longer.
This tiny USB-C accessory has a game-changing magnetic feature
I have ordered mine already from Amazon for delivery next week.
EDIT: Received and installed them, they work like a charm!

The following is specific for Europeans.
The Hagglezon website compares the prices from all Amazon shops in Europe that have your wanted item in stock.
Been using them for over a year now and sometimes the price difference between countries can be up to 50%!!
After Brexit, Amazon UK is no longer of interest for most Europeans, the continental outlets are cheaper and have no hassle with customs/import duties and VAT.
And next year Amazon Ireland will be opening its own outlet!

For the above magnetic USB-C connectors I used this comparison.
Please note the DuHeSin brand in the comparisons.
And if you scroll down and wait a few seconds, Hagglezon may come up with more comparisons.
Rinse, repeat.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector

#2 Post by TPFanatic » Sun Nov 24, 2024 11:32 am

RBS,

Thank you.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector

#3 Post by independent » Sun Nov 24, 2024 12:25 pm

The 140w ali version of this works well too. Under $10 on special for a pair.
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#4 Post by JPOESQ » Fri Mar 21, 2025 9:04 am

I just acquired 4 of these and they are great.
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#5 Post by Edward Mendelson » Sat Mar 22, 2025 6:57 am

RBS, this is a great find. Which of the shapes do you find most useful? Straight or one of the angled ones?

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#6 Post by RealBlackStuff » Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:02 am

I prefer the angled ones, cable pointing up and around the back to the right of the table the laptop is on.
Corrective edit: pointing up = pointing away from me, using horizontal L-shapes.
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#7 Post by Edward Mendelson » Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:04 am

Ah - I see. Thank you!

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#8 Post by JPOESQ » Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:31 am

I got the straight versions since I have two USB-C ports side-by-side and a USB-A port next to those. No interference that way.
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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector

#9 Post by Edward Mendelson » Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:38 am

I ended up buying a pair of straight ones and a pair of angled ones. These look really useful. Thank you again, RBS.

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Re: USB-C/Thunderbolt Magnetic breakaway connector

#10 Post by axur-delmeria » Sat Mar 22, 2025 9:00 am

After seeing an X280 with a damaged charging port, I'm tempted to get a few of these for my Thinkpads.
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#11 Post by Edward Mendelson » Fri Mar 28, 2025 7:19 am

These are terrific. I ended up using the ones that are shaped like an upper-case letter L attached to the left side of the machine.

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#12 Post by RealBlackStuff » Fri Mar 28, 2025 10:33 am

You mean these?
They are the ones I use, bought here.

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#13 Post by Edward Mendelson » Fri Mar 28, 2025 11:08 am

Yes, the ones described as "Elbow."

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#14 Post by JPOESQ » Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:25 pm

My only “complaint” is that the magnets are a little weak and the cables can get pulled off when I reposition my laptop.
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