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Anker bundles sneaky $10 subscriptions with Nano power banks (www.pcworld.com)
submitted 1 day ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/tech@programming.dev
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Anker remains one of our preferred sources of power banks, USB-C hubs, and other PC and phone peripherals. But beware buying them from Anker itself. You might end up with a $9.99/mo “Plus subscription” that you’ll have to spot and actively cancel.

Some of Anker’s slim Nano products ship automatically bundled with the recurring Anker Plus subscription, which promises an extra five percent off of all purchases and benefits like free next-day delivery. That might be acceptable if it were your choice, but it’s not. The subscription is added as a one-time “free” benefit. After that, Anker will charge $9.99 to your credit card per month.

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[–] officermike@lemmy.world 53 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I loved Anker's products and would seek them out over other brands on Amazon. Since their Eufy camera privacy fiasco and their absolutely moronic response to it, I have never bought another Anker or Eufy product. This is just another nail sealing that coffin for me.

[–] idunnololz@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I never understood the appeal of Anker. I buy a lot of cables due to my line of work and Anker's cables have always been the same quality as the cheaper options (as in, their quality sucked) but with a higher price tag.

[–] otter@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Which brands have you used instead, any that you'd recommend?

[–] officermike@lemmy.world 31 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Largely Ugreen. Everything I've bought from them has seemed to work as advertised and feels like good quality.

[–] Damage@feddit.it 4 points 1 day ago

plus now they have cute faces!