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    Does anyone know what are compatible USB Type-C chargers/adapters for Acer Aspire Switch 12 Alpha?

     

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    • Member Posts: 1 New User

      I, too, am looking for options to charge via USB C.  Any luck since you've last posted? 

    • Member Posts: 2 New User

      Unfortunately not.

    • Member Posts: 15

      Tinkerer

      I know for sure Targus 45w usb-c charger works on SA12. 

    • Member Posts: 4 New User

      FYI - I am using a MoKo 29W USB-C Power Adapter I bought on Amazon for $17.99 and it works great!

    • Member Posts: 15

      Tinkerer

      Greate to hear that! 

      I found Lumsing's 48W usb-c/usb QC3.0 charger from amazon works for me very well. Due to SA12's lack of multiple usb ports, a multi-port usb-c charger makes my road trips easier when it comes to keep SA12, iphone, ipads charged. Finally I don't have to carry the clunky factory charger around anymore. 

       

      It's interesting that someone from Acer posted on Amazon that SA12 needs to take 20V input for its usb-c charing to work, and I have tried three different usb-c charger with 20V capabalities (Anker, iVoler, RAVPower) and none worked. Both yours and mind have a max 14.5V output and both work. 

       

    • Member Posts: 4 New User

      I don't know why they don't go to the trouble of clarifying this, especially since the Alpha 12 is an awesome clone alternative to the Surface 4 that is equal in virtually every way - the only downfall being battery life. For a $400+ savings, I love this machine and am glad to have found an inexpensive portable charger to use as an alternative. 

    • Member Posts: 2 New User

      Hi all,

      I just got the SA12 and I love it.   What is wrong with charging through the cable provided.  why do you want to use USB-c to charge it? 

      Thanks,

      Rocketryno

    • Member Posts: 4 New User
      The regular charger is bulk and not real portable. However, I found a good inexpensive alternative in the MoKo 29w usb-c charger. It is $17.99 on Amazon.
    • Member Posts: 2 New User

      Gotcha, Thanks.  Could you then use USB-c to charge from apower pack, or solar charger?  That seems like it would be pretty handy. 

       

      Best,

      Rocketryno

       

    • Member Posts: 7 New User

      Can you share the link for the USB C cable that was used please?

    • Member Posts: 4 New User

      http://www.ebay.com/itm/MoKo-USB-C-AC-Power-Adapter-Charger-29W-Type-C-Port-for-Apple-New-Macbook-12-/201670041068?hash=item2ef4789dec:g:VfkAAOSwPCVX27FH

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