Discussion of barrel-jack power connector is very relevant to Pinebook Pro because it was a design flaw.
I think Pine64 should drop all use of them in favour of USB-C -- it was disappointment to me that Quartz64 Model A, a fairly new design SBC, had barrel power I didn't want to deal with it so it dropped out as a purchase. USB-C is standard everywhere so Pine64 ought to be keeping up with the rest of the world. It's Pine64's loss the longer they choose not to adapt and adopt fully.
In this thread we frown on all the errors in Pinebook Pro and wish for updated design.
Double-frown on fact it is still sold in original form without revision.
I think Pine64 should drop all use of them in favour of USB-C -- it was disappointment to me that Quartz64 Model A, a fairly new design SBC, had barrel power I didn't want to deal with it so it dropped out as a purchase. USB-C is standard everywhere so Pine64 ought to be keeping up with the rest of the world. It's Pine64's loss the longer they choose not to adapt and adopt fully.
In this thread we frown on all the errors in Pinebook Pro and wish for updated design.
Double-frown on fact it is still sold in original form without revision.