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Equipment & Techniques => Computers & Peripherals => Topic started by: michaelbiondo on November 16, 2018, 05:49:23 pm

Title: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: michaelbiondo on November 16, 2018, 05:49:23 pm
Hello, Starting to research an external battery for the MacBook Pro 15-inch 2018 USB 3.1 gen 2 type-c.
I used to have a Hyperjuice for my old 2013 MBP, it was OK, is Hyperjuice still the go to brand or is there someone else I should be looking at?
Thanks!
MB
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: digitaldog on November 16, 2018, 06:10:19 pm
I've used the RAVPower to do this and, with the appropriate cable, even power my camera.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B075LBHQVZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: michaelbiondo on November 16, 2018, 06:28:06 pm
Thanks!
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: aaronleitz on November 17, 2018, 11:04:44 pm
Are you talking about powering the laptop while it's in use? Or charging the battery? There don't seem to be many options out there that will power a MacBook Pro 15" while shooting. I am also looking for one.

I have an Anker Powercore that does 30w but it's not enough to power my MacBook Pro 15" while in use.

I don't have one but looking at the specs of the RAVPower unit there's no way it is capable of charging a 15" Macbook Pro while in use.

Hyperjuice is coming out with a 100w unit that looks promising: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hyperjuice-world-s-most-powerful-usb-c-power-bank#/

I think OmniCharge has some units that will charge a MacBook Pro while in use:  https://www.amazon.com/Omnicharge-AC-Portable-Power-Bank/dp/B072JWN6LC
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: digitaldog on November 18, 2018, 10:07:40 am
I don't have one but looking at the specs of the RAVPower unit there's no way it is capable of charging a 15" Macbook Pro while in use.
And yet, mine does.
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: aaronleitz on November 18, 2018, 07:06:31 pm
And yet, mine does.

OK I'm buying it then! What year is your 15" MacBook Pro?
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: digitaldog on November 18, 2018, 07:07:43 pm
OK I'm buying it then! What year is your 15" MacBook Pro?
Yes. 2016.
Title: Re: USB- C external battery for shooting on location
Post by: BFD on July 16, 2019, 08:34:25 pm
Powrbloc is probably your best bet. Uses batteries and can also plug into your car. www.powrbloc.com