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by fsh 2380 days ago
I don't see how going to 12 V would help simplifying devices. Most chips don't run on 12 V, so one will anyway need a switch-mode power supply or linear regulators with big heat sinks inside each device. The added expense of a rectifier and mains-capable transformer is minimal.

On the other hand, at least fewer people would be electrocuted by their crappy Amazon USB chargers.