power brick

[pou-er brik]

noun

Computers.

1. a small but heavy, rectangular AC to DC adapter that connects an electronic device, typically a laptop, to household current.

   The laptop bag has a soft-lined mesh pocket and bulk storage for a power brick.

Word History and Origins

Origin of power brick¹

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Sometimes I end up with an orphaned power brick — perhaps I’ve tossed or lost the gadget.

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Right now, you can buy the “starlight” model at Amazon and B&H Photo with 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, an eight-core CPU, and a 30W power brick for $1,099.

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At $169, it's a fair bit cheaper than Hyper's version — but it will have to be attached to a massive power brick, and it can only manage 60W of charging.

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Hyper, the company behind those stackable GaN chargers and powerful battery banks, is running a Kickstarter for a Thunderbolt 4 hub that's truly compact thanks to the fact that it doesn't need a massive power brick like the ones that weigh down other hubs.

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It's an effective and inexpensive solution for topping off your phone overnight, but bear in mind that it doesn't come with a power brick and maxes out at 10W charging speeds.

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