3G not charging from iMac.

[xl1ken]

Have only had my 3G for a couple of hours. Must I use the cable supplied with the iPad?

Likely this question has been answered before with the WiFi only versions but I missed it.

Ken

 

[Justinf79]

The wifi one charges fine on my Mac Pro, though it has to be connected directly into it, not into the USB ports on my monitor. Not sure why it wouldn't charge on your iMac.

 

[Skandocious]

Have only had my 3G for a couple of hours. Must I use the cable supplied with the iPad?

Likely this question has been answered before with the WiFi only versions but I missed it.

Ken

It sounds like you're trying to plug it into a low power USB port like on a keyboard or monitor. Plug it straight into the computer and it'll work.

 

[ARH1956]

Have only had my 3G for a couple of hours. Must I use the cable supplied with the iPad?

Likely this question has been answered before with the WiFi only versions but I missed it.

Ken

Plug it directly into a USB port Jon the iMac. My WiFi, & 3G iPads charge fine from my iMac. And it doesn't matter what sync cable I use; iPhone, iPad, or third party it charges fine.

 

[DotComCTO]

My 24" iMac from late-2006 doesn't charge my iPad; however, my MBP from mid-2009 charges it fine. As stated previously, it's an issue with low-power USB ports.

--DotComCTO