From what I've read based on many user feedback, it is possible to charge your iPad with an iPhone wall adapter but the charging will be much slower since the ratings for the iPhone wall adapter is lower.

Hi,

If this is the case, i believe it using different watts.
So since iphone adapter have lower watt lead to slower charging time for ipad. then this mean that we can't use ipad adapter for iphone ?

Based on the product page for the iPad wall adapter on Apple's website, it is compatible with iPhone 4 (should be compatible for the latest iPod Touch as well) but did not state that it's compatible with the previous iPhones.

Source:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC359LL/A

Oh good then it's much easier to only bring 1 charger when travel..
Thanks for ur info, really useful

As long as it state 5VDC and not below 500ma can be use. The 5vdc is important. Higher than that will blow up your device.

Iphone 4 charger stated 5V DC
Ipad 2 charger stated 5.1V DC

So ?

Actually the difference that make up the Watts here is not the voltage ... its the Current.
(Physics 101: P(Watts)=V(Volts) * I (Amperes))

For most cell phones, PDAs and small mobile devices, they charge well simply with 5V and 1A or less. Even at 500mA (USB port), which is 0.5A, it can charge iPhone without problems, maybe a bit slower. But 500mA would not charge iPad. The recommended current for iPad is 2.1A (which gives the power of 10W) and hence the official charger has this rating. 1A will barely charge iPad. So if you are looking for chargers for iPad (whether wall or car), make sure its about 2A.

Just to add on about charging iPhone with iPad charger ... its perfectly fine ... voltage is more of the key here to blow something up

This post has been edited by joshting: Jul 21 2011, 01:55 PM

I don't see my ipad2 adaptor got write 5.1vdc? Anyway 0.1vdc won't blow your device. If the voltage is 6v, 9v 0r 12v, than bye bye to your device.

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Added on July 21, 2011, 3:32 pm500ma can charge the ipad. Just slower. Example, you can plug into your laptop usb and it will charge your ipad. Laptop usb provide only 500ma, 5vdc.

This post has been edited by ozak: Jul 21 2011, 03:32 PM

Yes, very slowly with the standard USB and with the condition iPad is in sleep mode or turned off. If turned ON, it may retain charge but not much actual charging will occur. If running intense application, it may even discharge a bit (demand greater than supply).

Anyone knows if it's possible to purchase a usb port, to link my wifi only ipad 2 to my mobile broadband device (usb)?
Will it work?

Firstly iPad doesn't have built-in USB port. Secondly, even if you do use a usb (camera) kit, iOS does not support 3G usb dongle. And the usb on the camera kit does not provide enough power for the USB dongle.

Therefore, your solution is to get a Mifi device, or a portable wifi hot spot that support your 3G usb dongle. These devices have built-in battery, hence self powered.

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Added on July 26, 2011, 11:50 amHere is a smart alternative to bluetooth keyboards.

Pros: light, slim, requires no power and cheap. Cons: no extra real estate or viewing area and only works in landscape mode.



This post has been edited by joshting: Jul 26 2011, 11:50 AM

guys,

anyone have experience with Speck's and SGP's messenger ipad bags?

cheers.

Lol same...

for my coming trip to beijing, i heard there got sell ALOT ALOT aksesories for ipad. And since most imitation stuff we buy here are made from china anyway, anyone know whats good to buy there?

Will definately be checking out the cases they offer my fren told me can get nice nice ones from rmb30

@lohmaikai, maybe u can look for the unofficial apple usb hub from micgadget.

Oso the 5 in 1 camera connection kit...lol

where can i get this item??

ipad speaker

This post has been edited by shah05: Aug 7 2011, 01:13 PM

Anyone know where to get the Capdase CF card reader? Can't find in garage sales. Or the cheaper MIC counterpart.

Hey ppl,

I got a iPad Keyboard Dock(original) as a duplicate present. Willing to let it go for RM180. Brand new still in box. Can be used for iPad & iPad2.

COD: Petaling Jaya area...

For more technical details on the product...

http://store.apple.com/my/product/MC533LL/...DAxMDI#overview


Cheers



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I actually stock some of these for sale, also not happy with them ... after doing some research I found out what is the problem with that type of stylus. Firstly the tip is kind of a rubbery material (though its conductive), which doesn't glide well on the screen surface, hence feels kind of sticky. Secondly, the tip is round. Thirdly the rubber is not soft enough. factor 2 + factor 3 = requires pressing down to produce a surface area enough to be registered as a touch. As we know, this is capacitive touch screen, its not the pressure that is registered but the surface of a conductive material (like our finger). Apparently that surface area has to be roughly 5 square mm.

Not all expensive capacitive styluses works well. In fact, if you google and search on youtube, many have DIY their own capacitive styluses which works better than those expensive ones with fraction of the cost. You can make a good sensitive stylus with materials from local supermarket and bookshops (for less than RM20, or if you have them lying around in the house, may cost you nothing).

Can it be fitted on iPad 1?

PM me your best price pls?

Ty.