2017 Mercedes-Benz E300- Very slow wireless charger!! Any fix?
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I think with everything that I read- wireless chargers have never really took off because they're not as fast as plugging your phone in to a wall socket.
Not to mention they can produce more heat which is not good for the battery and also in the car your alternator fluctuates with voltage, taking off or coming to an idol that may not be good for your battery as well.
So I have an actual socket in my Mercedes I just use that now, it just works better and fast charges with no heat! 🙂
Not to mention they can produce more heat which is not good for the battery and also in the car your alternator fluctuates with voltage, taking off or coming to an idol that may not be good for your battery as well.
So I have an actual socket in my Mercedes I just use that now, it just works better and fast charges with no heat! 🙂
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My notebook is a top end 2024 HP Spectre x360. It gets heavy use for spreadsheets, database, network management, email (6 accounts), web and forums. The notebook is usually away from wall power, so it gets charged to 100% whenever possible. It is used 10 hours per day and is never turned off. The battery is rated for 12 hours. I get 7 or 8 hours, if lucky.
Right now my notebook is connected to the internet via my cell phone hot spot. Our power has been out for hours courtesy of Milton. I have an 8kw generator.
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My phone, Galaxy S24, is used almost continuously for text and email (3 accounts), almost no voice.
My notebook is a top end 2024 HP Spectre x360. It gets heavy use for spreadsheets, database, network management, email (6 accounts), web and forums. The notebook is usually away from wall power, so it gets charged to 100% whenever possible. It is used 10 hours per day and is never turned off. The battery is rated for 12 hours. I get 7 or 8 hours, if lucky.
Right now my notebook is connected to the internet via my cell phone hot spot. Our power has been out for hours courtesy of Milton. I have an 8kw generator.
My notebook is a top end 2024 HP Spectre x360. It gets heavy use for spreadsheets, database, network management, email (6 accounts), web and forums. The notebook is usually away from wall power, so it gets charged to 100% whenever possible. It is used 10 hours per day and is never turned off. The battery is rated for 12 hours. I get 7 or 8 hours, if lucky.
Right now my notebook is connected to the internet via my cell phone hot spot. Our power has been out for hours courtesy of Milton. I have an 8kw generator.
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I use these in all my cars now.
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My phone, Galaxy S24, is used almost continuously for text and email (3 accounts), almost no voice.
My notebook is a top end 2024 HP Spectre x360. It gets heavy use for spreadsheets, database, network management, email (6 accounts), web and forums. The notebook is usually away from wall power, so it gets charged to 100% whenever possible. It is used 10 hours per day and is never turned off. The battery is rated for 12 hours. I get 7 or 8 hours, if lucky.
Right now my notebook is connected to the internet via my cell phone hot spot. Our power has been out for hours courtesy of Milton. I have an 8kw generator.
My notebook is a top end 2024 HP Spectre x360. It gets heavy use for spreadsheets, database, network management, email (6 accounts), web and forums. The notebook is usually away from wall power, so it gets charged to 100% whenever possible. It is used 10 hours per day and is never turned off. The battery is rated for 12 hours. I get 7 or 8 hours, if lucky.
Right now my notebook is connected to the internet via my cell phone hot spot. Our power has been out for hours courtesy of Milton. I have an 8kw generator.
As for the laptop, I see, with such usage it makes more sense now.
Thank you for your response and your answer to my curiosity.
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Yeah in 2024 I still find them not practical so like I said earlier I found an actual socket in the Mercedes for the backseat drivers I just use that and it fast charges and it's probably more of the correct voltage because again you have to also consider alternators fluctuate in voltage which may not be good for the phone!
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Yeah in 2024 I still find them not practical so like I said earlier I found an actual socket in the Mercedes for the backseat drivers I just use that and it fast charges and it's probably more of the correct voltage because again you have to also consider alternators fluctuate in voltage which may not be good for the phone!
Regarding alternator and the fluctuating voltage. That is not the case in today's modern car. The DC is clean and doesn't fluctuate voltage. Although I'm confused as to what this socket is that doesn't have this perceived DC fluctuation. Unless it's an AC plug and you are using your own AC to DC converter, you are getting the DC produced by the car. The 12V auxiliary ports (otherwise known as cigarette lighter ports) and any USB ports are all DC supplied by the car. The voltage of all USB ports is 5V. The watts are what determines the ability to fast charge. If using the 12V auxiliary port with a USB charging adapter then you should know that many are junk. My bet is that you won't find one that is any better than the car USB ports. There are USB port testers on the market that can tell you the voltage and watts. If you are concerned, you can get one and verify your cars USB ports.
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I don't think I'm following you here. What does "backseat drivers" mean? You found a socket in the back seat?
Regarding alternator and the fluctuating voltage. That is not the case in today's modern car. The DC is clean and doesn't fluctuate voltage. Although I'm confused as to what this socket is that doesn't have this perceived DC fluctuation. Unless it's an AC plug and you are using your own AC to DC converter, you are getting the DC produced by the car. The 12V auxiliary ports (otherwise known as cigarette lighter ports) and any USB ports are all DC supplied by the car. The voltage of all USB ports is 5V. The watts are what determines the ability to fast charge. If using the 12V auxiliary port with a USB charging adapter then you should know that many are junk. My bet is that you won't find one that is any better than the car USB ports. There are USB port testers on the market that can tell you the voltage and watts. If you are concerned, you can get one and verify your cars USB ports.
Regarding alternator and the fluctuating voltage. That is not the case in today's modern car. The DC is clean and doesn't fluctuate voltage. Although I'm confused as to what this socket is that doesn't have this perceived DC fluctuation. Unless it's an AC plug and you are using your own AC to DC converter, you are getting the DC produced by the car. The 12V auxiliary ports (otherwise known as cigarette lighter ports) and any USB ports are all DC supplied by the car. The voltage of all USB ports is 5V. The watts are what determines the ability to fast charge. If using the 12V auxiliary port with a USB charging adapter then you should know that many are junk. My bet is that you won't find one that is any better than the car USB ports. There are USB port testers on the market that can tell you the voltage and watts. If you are concerned, you can get one and verify your cars USB ports.
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I don't believe I do. I have 6 USB ports with a combined 100W max for charging or supplying power to almost any USB powered device. And then two 12V auxiliary ports.
