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September 18th, 2024 11:26

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Micro PC powered from USB-C

It's a shame your micro PC's aren't powered off USB-C ports. 

They could then be plugged into a hub monitor and transported around (a bit like a laptop)

  • Chino de Oro

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    Posted February 19th, 2026 06:11

    I did offered apology to OP before commenting on OP's topic.  The original poster did not ask a question nor expecting an answer.  It was a statement and ideal about certain Dell system design.  My comments were just my opinions about the topic.

    You are offering your opinion and yet, also judging my comments.  

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    Posted September 18th, 2024 15:54

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    Posted September 19th, 2024 03:55

    Sorry to say that your idea is nonsense.  Even if you get one, you can't connect a micro PC to a hub monitor and transport around with dangling mouse, keyboard and a very large power pack.  If your monitor is conventional and has to plug into the wall for power, you can't move it around.  PC makers already invented laptops, tablets.

    For a real mobility, just get a rugged extreme.  It can handle road trip, camping, boating.

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    Posted September 22nd, 2024 12:19

    When I used a laptop, it was rare for me to use the keyboard or screen.  I just use to use it to move between docking stations!  hence my idea.  I was just carrying around a CPU,HDD and software.

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    Posted September 22nd, 2024 22:30

    As I pointed out the example, there is no practical usages to power Micro Form Factor via USB-C port.  If you have a need personally, you may want to give OptiPlex 7090 Ultra a try.  It offers dual power input, through 4.50 mm barrel power adapter and also accepting 90w power delivery (from monitor hub) through USB-C.

    In other words, practical designs have been made for practical form factors and devices in business senses.

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    Posted September 23rd, 2024 10:32

    Thanks. Does the 7070 do that too?

    Would video and data also be transmitted down the same USB C ? 

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    Posted September 23rd, 2024 21:11