{"id":284951,"date":"2025-07-23T10:20:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:20:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/284951\/"},"modified":"2025-07-23T10:20:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T10:20:17","slug":"the-battery-powered-starlink-mini-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/284951\/","title":{"rendered":"The battery-powered Starlink Mini is here"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy2 _17nnmdy0 _17nnmdy7 _17nnmdy5 _1xwtict1 _17nnmdyb\">The Starlink Mini satellite dish is now even better thanks to the $119 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdo.com\/PeakDo-LinkPower-Power-Bank-and-Mount-for-Starlink-Mini-p6467650.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkPower 1 power bank<\/a> from PeakDo. The battery locks securely to the back of SpaceX\u2019s smallest terminal and provides over 4.5 hours of uninterrupted Internet connectivity. The LinkPower\u2019s battery can also charge simultaneously over USB-C from your car, solar generator, or solar panel for indefinite Internet use. Then the tidy little package can be slipped into a backpack or tote for your next adventure.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Starlink is a life-changing Internet service that connects people and villages too remote for towers and cables to reach. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24275688\/starlink-mini-review-battery-powered-backpack-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">My own Starlink Mini<\/a> has been critical in helping me pursue life as a digital nomad from almost anywhere in Europe. And right now, Starlink\u2019s the only game in town for relatively cheap and fast consumer internet that can be quickly deployed into data dead spots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">My overriding thought after using the PeakDo LinkPower for the last few weeks is this: why doesn\u2019t SpaceX make one of these?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdo.com\/PeakDo-LinkPower-Power-Bank-and-Mount-for-Starlink-Mini-p6467650.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1574.jpeg\"\/><\/a><a class=\"_18t3ez0h _18t3ez0b\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdo.com\/PeakDo-LinkPower-Power-Bank-and-Mount-for-Starlink-Mini-p6467650.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753266014_392_IMG_1574.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>$119<\/p>\n<p>The Good<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Delivers over 4.5 hours of untethered Internet<\/li>\n<li>No specialized gear to manage and lose<\/li>\n<li>Powers Starlink while simultaneously recharging for indefinite use<\/li>\n<li>Makes placement easier without running cables<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Bad<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Weak resistance to dust and water<\/li>\n<li>Janky web app<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The LinkPower power bank bungs 99Wh right into the slot on the back of the Starlink Mini just like one of SpaceX\u2019s official mounts. It powers the little dish via a short DC-to-DC barrel connector. It makes the Starlink Mini a self-contained unit that can be placed anywhere within Wi-Fi range. That includes on top of your vehicle or shack, or in a distant clearing where it has a clear line-of-sight to satellites overhead \u2014 no long power cables required.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The PeakDo unit has a bi-directional USB-C PD port to charge devices like your phone at up to 65W, or to share 100W of input to simultaneously power the Starlink and charge the LinkPower\u2019s battery. An integrated display lets you monitor the power on both ports.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_1569.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"3808\" data-pswp-width=\"5712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1569.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The 99Wh LinkPower slots right into back just like a standard SpaceX kickstand mount. Photo by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_1347.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"2688\" data-pswp-width=\"4032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1347.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The web app is janky and requires a special browser on iPhones but it\u2019s also very useful for remote management and control. Photo by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_1416.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"2688\" data-pswp-width=\"4032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1416.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Untethering the Starlink Mini makes placement super easy without running long power cables. Photo by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/IMG_1473.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5502046713219,100,88.899590657356\" data-pswp-height=\"3691.999999999999\" data-pswp-width=\"5538\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_1473.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This 50W solar panel could keep the LinkPower charged indefinitely over a USB-C connection. Photo by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The single button on the LinkPower acts like an on\/off switch for the Starlink Mini. Press it once to turn on the integrated display or hold it down to turn on the DC output that powers the Starlink Mini. The USB-C port is always on standby to deliver power, but I didn\u2019t notice any vampire drain as a result. For example, I put it away with a 98 percent charge, and five days later it still said 98 percent.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Remote monitoring and control are possible over Bluetooth with <a href=\"https:\/\/peakdo.com\/pwa\/link-power-1\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a web app<\/a>. This works on Android, Mac (with Chrome), and PC desktops, but iPhones require <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/nl\/app\/bluefy-web-ble-browser\/id1492822055?l=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a special browser<\/a> that supports Web Bluetooth APIs. It was a little janky regardless of platform, but also useful when the dish was sitting on the roof of my van, for example. It\u2019s the only way to access advanced features such as creating on\/off schedules for the Starlink Mini.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I averaged a whopping 4 hours and 35 minutes of battery life over repeated tests, with seven devices active on the Starlink Mini. When I <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24275688\/starlink-mini-review-battery-powered-backpack-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviewed the Mini back in October<\/a>, I was only getting about 3 hours from my own 99Wh power bank \u2013 a good indication that the continuous stream of firmware updates delivered to my Starlink Mini terminal have improved power efficiency. That runtime can be extended by plugging a USB-C cable between the LinkPower and your car, power station, portable solar panel, or even a standard power bank you might use for your phone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup qnnwq2 _1xwtict9\">Not having to worry about carrying special equipment just for the Starlink Mini has been incredibly liberating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Normally, the Starlink Mini requires an AC wall jack or battery with 100W (20V\/5A) USB-C PD port to operate, along with specialized cables fitted with weather-resistant 5221 barrel jacks. But with the PeakDo LinkPower plugged in, you can easily keep it charged with the same gear that charges your laptops, phones, and other USB-C gadgets. My Sprinter van\u2019s USB-C jacks only provide about 19W of power, but a USB-C adapter plugged into its 12V socket produces over 30W of the 120W available, easily covering the 22W average power draw of the Starlink Mini. Not having to worry about carrying special equipment \u2013 those SpaceX cables are long! \u2013 just for the Starlink Mini has been incredibly liberating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">It took 2 hours and 30 minutes to fully recharge the PeakDo LinkPower over USB-C from a 100W source, while simultaneously keeping the StarLink Mini running. The LinkPower\u2019s display was showing 55W \u2013 60W coming in over USB-C to charge the battery, and another 18W \u2013 26W over DC to power the Starlink Mini. I found the USB-C charging rate maxed out at about 60W, whether the Starlink was being powered or not. And pulling the USB-C charger never interfered with the operation of the Starlink Mini when starting or stopping the van.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">One knock against the PeakDo LinkPower\u2019s battery is its resistance to dust and water. It has an IPX4 rating, significantly worse than the Starlink Mini\u2019s IP67 rating. That means the LinkPower is not certified against dust \u2014 though PeakDo calls it \u201cdustproof\u201d \u2014 and it\u2019s only tested to resist splashing water. So, it\u2019s probably not a good idea to mount it on the roof when driving in rain or on dusty roads. Regardless, the Starlink Mini works well from inside moving vehicles when mounted against a glass sunroof or sitting on the dashboard of a van.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">PeakDo claims an operating range of 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit) to -20 C (-4F). That means the battery should be fine on top of your vehicle\u2019s extra hot roof during sunny summer days, but could struggle in very cold winters. The Starlink Mini\u2019s operating temperature range is 50C (122F) to -30C (-22F).<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Using the LinkPower means you can\u2019t use the kickstand or other SpaceX mount with the Starlink Mini. The power bank does have three \u00bc-inch holes for a tripod or other aftermarket mounts if you\u2019re really bent on locking in a perfect orientation to the sky. I don\u2019t bother with this: it\u2019s never made much difference in my months of regular use.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"_1etxtj1e\">1\/9<\/strong>Connected to an external 99Wh battery for about 9 hours of total runtime.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I don\u2019t have any real gripes with PeakDo\u2019s LinkPower power bank. The battery adds an additional 645g (1.42lb) to the 1.1kg (2.43lb) Starlink Mini, making it feel solid, not heavy. It was previously at risk of blowing away in strong winds. At $119, it costs about twice as much as other 99Wh power banks with 100W USB-C PD outputs, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">By untethering the Starlink Mini, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.peakdo.com\/PeakDo-LinkPower-Power-Bank-and-Mount-for-Starlink-Mini-p6467650.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PeakDo LinkPower 1<\/a> power bank opens up a world of new placement possibilities. Everything you need is in a self-contained kit that can be fired up with the press of a button for over four hours of operation \u2014 or longer with a simple USB-C power source. I already gave the ultra-portable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24275688\/starlink-mini-review-battery-powered-backpack-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starlink Mini a 9\/10<\/a> when I reviewed it last year. Making it ultra-convenient with some help from PeakDo edges it even closer to perfection for people with a desire to get up and go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Photography by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"duet--article--comments-link b1p9679\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/reviews\/712043\/peakdo-linkpower-review-battery-powered-starlink-mini#comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><strong>Follow topics and authors<\/strong> from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"tly2fw3\">\n<li id=\"follow-author-article_footer-dmcyOmF1dGhvclByb2ZpbGU6MTEy\">Thomas RickerClose<img alt=\"Thomas Ricker\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"_1bw37385 x271pn0\" 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