Making Your USB port Work For You

I'm thrilled we now have a new board to get our customers’ feedback! My name is Alysia Eve and I am the Worldwide Product Portfolio Marketing Manager for ThinkPad. Our team is responsible for developing, building and launching new ThinkPad products. As we look to the future we want YOUR feedback to help shape our products and features. Our goal is to develop products that not only meet your needs but you love owning and using. 
For our first post, we are looking for input and thoughts about our Always-On USB feature. The Always-On USB feature is indicated on the system by a USB symbol with a power plug next to it. The Always-On USB port allows users to charge external devices even when your computer is in sleep or hibernation mode. 
We would appreciate your input on the following questions: 
Do you know one of the USB ports can charge your cell phone even when the PC is turned off?
Do you know from 2013, ThinkPad’s have a rapid charge feature on one of the USB port to more quickly charge your cell phone?
Does the battery icon next to the USB port sufficiently indicate that you can rapidly charge your phone?
Do you find this feature valuable?
Would you use this instead of your cell phone charger on a trip?
We really appreciate your thoughts! 

Hello,
In response to your questions:
Q1:  Do you know one of the USB ports can charge your cell phone even when the PC is turned off?
A1:  Yes, assuming it is enabled in the BIOS/UEFI firmware.
Q2:  Do you know from 2013, ThinkPad’s have a rapid charge feature on one of the USB port to more quickly charge your cell phone?
A2:  Yes, assuming it works with the various devices I carry, all of which have different, incompatible high-current charging modes.
Q3:  Does the battery icon next to the USB port sufficiently indicate that you can rapidly charge your phone?
A3:  I've rarely needed to use it, since I carry a small external USB charger with me (4.2 amp 2×USB charger, international voltage compatible).
Q4:  Do you find this feature valuable?
A4:  I've used it on occasion, but it doesn't offer a much additional functionality beyond what I already carry with me.
Q5:  Would you use this instead of your cell phone charger on a trip?
A5:  No, I never travel without an external USB cell phone charger.  It is more convenient to use an external USB charger and put it away when finished than it is to take out my entire notebook and have it charge a single device at a rate more slowly than the portable charger does.
Comments:
I typically travel with two smartphones, a 4G wireless hotspot, a tablet, an ebook reader and a Bluetooth headset, all of which charge via micro USB jacks.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
 

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