Charging Options

[CVC]

The iPad includes a 10 watt charger. I'm not sure what that means, but I assume it puts out more power than a standard USB port. It does say on Apples website that the iPad will charge on a computer's USB port.

What I am wondering is:

Will the iPad charge faster on it's own charger vs. a computer's USB port?

Will other USB wall or car chargers work with the iPad?

Can a USB Y splitter such as used by portable hard drives, where one plug is data/power and the other is power only work with the iPad to speed up charging?

I don't know if there is enough information on Apples site for anyone to guess at this.

 

[goobot]

computer 2.5 w
iphone adapter 5 w
ipad adapter 10w


what do you think?

 

[woodekm]

Im kinda wondering the same thing.

I also wonder if their camera kit, that allows you to hook a digital camera to the iPad, couldnt be modified to have a USB port attached instead of the external camera.

Prol too early to tell though.

Eidit:
Just saw the camera kit and THAT aint happinin'.

 

[Nebrie]

You can charge the iPad with anything, it will just take a really really long time and may not charge if you're doing something somewhat cpu intensive; the same way a Macbook Air adapter can be used with any Macbook.

 

[thejakill]

You can charge the iPad with anything, it will just take a really really long time and may not charge if you're doing something somewhat cpu intensive; the same way a Macbook Air adapter can be used with any Macbook.

I can use my MacBook with my air adapter, but it won't charge the battery.

 

[Nebrie]

I can use my MacBook with my air adapter, but it won't charge the battery.

Mine charges my Macbook Pro as long as I'm doing something light (typing text, checking email, light surfing with flashblock).

 

[4DThinker]

Charging Options? Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.