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English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on October 19, 2024, 23:44:55

Title: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electronic waste after a few years
Post by: Redaktion on October 19, 2024, 23:44:55
Anker's new Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 is a credit card-sized AirTag alternative which, thanks to its rechargeable battery, will not become electronic waste after a few years.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Anker-s-new-alternative-to-the-AirTag-Eufy-Security-SmartTrack-Card-E30-does-not-become-electronic-waste-after-a-few-years.904356.0.html
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: Jay Mann on October 20, 2024, 01:12:00
Anker the company that lied about the encryption on their security cameras still expects people to trust them with anything related to privacy? I'm surprised they're still using the Eufy line after that disaster.
Also rechargeable batteries degrade over time even if not used a lot, so unless this is repairable and the battery replaceable, it will still become e-waste. Why would someone pick this over a competing product with replaceable batteries?
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: Ilias on October 20, 2024, 10:37:12
That seems too little too late.

Recharging with a legacy dongle in 2024? That's one generation behind.

Amazon is full of similar cards that recharge wirelessly on any Qi pad.
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: cmm on October 21, 2024, 07:30:55
This article states that the charging adapter is included but the included image states clearly that the charging head is not included.
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: Foodof50 on October 21, 2024, 08:12:10
AC adapter not included, as in the wall plug adapter, it would be crazy if they didn't include that
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: SaucyBoy on October 21, 2024, 10:49:26
How does an AirTag become waste after a few years when you can just change the battery when it dies? I also have one of the AirCard for my wallet so I use non-Apple "Find My" trackers too. I'm just concerned the writer and others don't know you can change the battery in an AirTag. lol
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: Baratacus on October 21, 2024, 16:41:56
Quote from: SaucyBoy on October 21, 2024, 10:49:26How does an AirTag become waste after a few years when you can just change the battery when it dies? I also have one of the AirCard for my wallet so I use non-Apple "Find My" trackers too. I'm just concerned the writer and others don't know you can change the battery in an AirTag. lol
I think the author was referring to the previous version of tracking card becoming e-waste after 3 years, they didn't say air tags become e-waste.
Title: Re: Anker's new alternative to the AirTag: Eufy Security SmartTrack Card E30 does not become electro
Post by: FrankieHaicam on October 21, 2024, 21:05:27
Quote from: Foodof50 on October 21, 2024, 08:12:10AC adapter not included, as in the wall plug adapter, it would be crazy if they didn't include that

You don't already own a usb wall plug adapter you can charge it with once a year?
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