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Charging via USB?

Earthdog

New Member
So another newbie question. I got to the office today and realized I forgot my power cord. I see the Surface 2 had a USB Charging option is there something I can do on the Surface 3 as opposed to heading back home for the cable?
 

sharpuser

Administrator
Staff member
I have an extra cord at the office, and a 12v adapter in my car for a time like this. I also have a battery pack for all my gadgets (click here). Drove home too many times.

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hughlle

Super Moderator
Staff member
Where did you get that cable? I've an ianker astro pro 2 or whatever its called, which is designed for notebooks, with 12, 16, and 19v DC output that would be ideal with the sp3
 

gabsi55

New Member
What is the charging voltage of the Surface Pro 3?
I hope there are some cables from china as for the older Surfaces soon ;)
 

sharpuser

Administrator
Staff member
The Surface Pro 3 charges at 12v, making it most versatile.

The battery pack I linked to in the original post outputs 5V, 9V, 12V, 16V, 19V, and 20V.
 

gabsi55

New Member
Then I`ll buy a second charger, cut off the plug and make it interchangeable with a stabalized 12V car adapter...

Or if MS releases a car charger, I`ll buy him directly ..
 
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