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EcoFlow’s $200 PowerStream is so clever, you might buy a $4,000 solar generator (www.theverge.com)

submitted 5 months ago by Brkdncr@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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Title reads like at ad, but this is a new way to reach energy independence. I actually have a small EcoFlow device and it’s pretty good for the price.

I hope this tech can be made available in the US soon.

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[–] grue@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago (1 children)

LOL, no, pretty much nothing ever "needs" a proprietary connection these days. Certainly not a fucking plain old power connection for a solar panel!

[–] Hugh_Jeggs@lemm.ee 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It's not just for the panel though, it's for switching between feeding an outlet and supplying an appliance, looks pretty intelligent to me

But I live in the EU, if they make it proprietary for no reason, they'll get told to fuck off rather quickly 😂

[–] nickwitha_k@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 5 months ago

There are a TON of standardized power connectors available that enable compatibility with off-the-shelf parts. Seriously, just look on Mouser or DigiKey. The only reason for proprietary connectors in this case is to try to obtain vendor lock-in.