We've had a few questions regarding if we will be offering an USB-C power bank.
Tell us in the comments what you want, why you would like another USB-C power Bank from Mikegyver? And why doesn't the current ones on the market appeal to you?
Friday, May 24, 2019
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Survey
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We have a survey to gauge demand on a new product.
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Monday, November 19, 2018
Cyber MONDAY SPECIAL! FREE 87W USB-C CAR ADAPTER TO FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS...
Cyber MONDAY SPECIAL! FREE 87W USB-C CAR ADAPTER TO FIRST 10 CUSTOMERS...who order our regular 60w USB-C Car adapter through our website!
No need to do anything, just order on Cyber MONDAY ( Nov 26, 2018) and we'll automatically include your free 87w USB-C car adapter!
No need to do anything, just order on Cyber MONDAY ( Nov 26, 2018) and we'll automatically include your free 87w USB-C car adapter!
Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Mikegyver 87w (99w) USB-C (Type-C) now available!
For the most power hungry users. The Graphics users, Number crunchers, Renders, your wait is over. Announcing World's first truly 87W USB-C car / Battery adapter for your Newest Macbook Pros! Charge your internal battery all while running external terra-byte HD and Processing videos!
Check it out here
Check it out here
Friday, September 7, 2018
Mikegyver USB-C Car / Battery Adapter reviewed!
Check out the review for our USB-C (Type C) adapter from Lloyd Chambers @Mac Performance Guide!
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
USB-C Magsafe-like connector for your new Macbook, Macbook Pro
USB-C Magsafe-like connector for your new Macbook, Macbook Pro
Hello!
Remember the "old days" when Apple invented the Magsafe connector? For me, it has saved my laptop tons of time when our dog, kids, or something silly just trip over the power cord. Since then companies who copied the Magsafe connector was sued by Apple.
As covered in a prior blog of ours, Apple patent includes not just the magnetic connector, but a special chip inside the magsafe connector that actually communicates with the Macbook. What that means is that if you made the magnetic connector with that chip, you're infringing on Apple Patent(the chip was what tells the Macbook to start charging). That's why we were first in the world to convert Apple (we bought them them from Apple) Magsafe connectors to be used with car adapters and External batteries.
Since then Microsoft has also come out with their own magnetic connector for the Surface Pro tablets. Why are they not sued? Because there's no chip inside!
Since Apple has done away with Magsafe cables and have moved to the USB-C standard, we are all at risk of having something pull our expensive laptop off the table again!
Since I'm a big fan of the Magsafe, I looked for a USB-C cable and came across a magnetic USB-C cable! I'm happy again. Quality appears solid and capable if high powered charging.
On our next road trip, I will definitely be bringing this magnetic USB-C cable along with our very own USB-C car/battery adapter!
Are you ready for that summer trip!?
Mike
Mikegyver.com
P.S.
The USB-C magnetic cable can be found from Amazon* along with our USB-C car/battery adapter:
Hello!
Remember the "old days" when Apple invented the Magsafe connector? For me, it has saved my laptop tons of time when our dog, kids, or something silly just trip over the power cord. Since then companies who copied the Magsafe connector was sued by Apple.
As covered in a prior blog of ours, Apple patent includes not just the magnetic connector, but a special chip inside the magsafe connector that actually communicates with the Macbook. What that means is that if you made the magnetic connector with that chip, you're infringing on Apple Patent(the chip was what tells the Macbook to start charging). That's why we were first in the world to convert Apple (we bought them them from Apple) Magsafe connectors to be used with car adapters and External batteries.
Since then Microsoft has also come out with their own magnetic connector for the Surface Pro tablets. Why are they not sued? Because there's no chip inside!
Since Apple has done away with Magsafe cables and have moved to the USB-C standard, we are all at risk of having something pull our expensive laptop off the table again!
Since I'm a big fan of the Magsafe, I looked for a USB-C cable and came across a magnetic USB-C cable! I'm happy again. Quality appears solid and capable if high powered charging.
On our next road trip, I will definitely be bringing this magnetic USB-C cable along with our very own USB-C car/battery adapter!
Are you ready for that summer trip!?
Mike
Mikegyver.com
P.S.
The USB-C magnetic cable can be found from Amazon* along with our USB-C car/battery adapter:
*Amazon Affiliate
Thursday, April 5, 2018
Powering a large device (like a Macbook) from USB-A port
Hi,
Recently we've been asked again if you can run a Macbook Pro from a USB-A battery. The kind that powers Phones.
Here's what we said:
Recently we've been asked again if you can run a Macbook Pro from a USB-A battery. The kind that powers Phones.
Here's what we said:
You can only use batteries that have high power output, like 16-20vdc and about 4amps.
It is impossible to Power the Magsafe Macbooks from USB.
It's like asking a motorcycle engine to pull a Semi-truck.
In technical terms, USB is only 5v, and max at 3a. That's only about 15w. Your Macbook starts at 60w (Macbook Pro 85w). There is no way to up-convert 15w to 60w. It's like asking for magic.
Stay Powered,
Mike
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