JamClam225 t1_j6jplcl wrote on January 30, 2023 at 8:36 PM

Reply to Millions of computer chips from Dutch manufacturers wound up in Russia: Report by the01crow

Seems to me like people don't understand sanctions. Sanctions don't make it impossible for a country to obtain banned goods, they make it more expensive and time consuming.

There will always be a way around sanctions in a complex, global economy, but that doesn't mean they're not working.

JamClam225 t1_j284vfr wrote on December 30, 2022 at 9:22 AM

Reply to comment by JSSJeepin in China's Huawei sees 'business as usual' as U.S. sanctions impact wanes by glawgii

Like they often do? All Huawei have been talking about lately is trying to find a way to survive or they're going to go bankrupt. This is different from their usual doom and gloom tone.

Stereotyping is an ugly trait.

JamClam225 t1_j1un177 wrote on December 27, 2022 at 3:06 PM

Reply to comment by go_comatose_for_me in The World’s Fastest Charging Phone Is On The Way, 240w! by redhatGizmo

Charging speed isn't the be all and end all of battery degradation. It's a lot more complex than faster = hotter. There are many videos about this topic, but long story short, there's ways to counteract this like splitting the battery, having charge IC'S which strictly regulate voltage, having large amounts of battery cooling and so on.

You only need to look at most IPhones to know charge speed isn't everything. Many of their battery health's are in the 80's after 2 years, despite charging incredibly slowly. Why? Because most people charge it over night from 10-100%, usually on their bed or under their pillow, which is incredibly damaging to the battery.

You could write an entire essay about battery health, but higher wattage does not necessarily mean "explosive" or "damaging to the battery".

JamClam225 t1_iuiq064 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:07 PM

Reply to comment by TheCriticalAmerican in TSMC reportedly building 1nm chip fab in northern Taiwan by Saltedline

Tsmc has a good reputation and history of delivering on time.

When nodes get too small you then focus on material science.

JamClam225 t1_iu6xgzw wrote on October 29, 2022 at 12:40 AM

Reply to comment by [deleted] in Redmi says its new phone can be charged in nine minutes at 210W by Healthy_Block3036

> decrease lifetime of the battery.

I'll never understand this complaint. Charging at 210w is not mandatory. Nothing is stopping you charging at 5-15w when you don't need it.

A replacement battery costs £10-15. If you have the tools, it takes 10-15 mins to change. 3-4 years of quick charging, in return for this, is a great trade.

If you don't have the tools then your local repair shop will probably charge you £30.

There are many things that determine battery lifespan. Apple iphones tend to lose 15-20% of their battery capacity within 18 months, despite being some of the slowest charging phones you can buy on the market.

As a repair technician, the honest truth? Most people drop and break their phones long before the battery degradation becomes an issue.