Can one be using one's mini iPad while charging it on the Satechi?
294478
I don't have an iPad but you can definitely use the iPhone while charging it!
294479
Yes. Using it is no different from charging it with a power adapter. But it will be physically awkward if you are not at a table or desk.
294480
You can use it while charging, but it will slow the process. You may use more power to run the device than is going into the battery to recharge it.
294481
I'm not sure, since I haven't tried to charge anything while using the device. I would think that eventually you will exhaust the power in the satachi and your device may not be fully charged.
294482
Yes Absolutely I have done that many times as long as the mini pad has some charge in it. It can be completely dead in that case you probably have to wait 5 minutes or so before you can use it. Answer is Yes
294483
You can use it but you shouldn't. According to Apple, the reason they make the charger cords so short is because it is detrimental to the battery to be using it while charging
1898705
In bright sunlight, usually not a problem. In less ideal conditions, the available wattage may not be enough to "Trip the trigger" of the iPad charging circuit. But that is true of any solar system at some point; there are some days where I can't get my 45watt panel to charge an iPad.
508188
Yes, if you have an iPad charging cord. You can either plug the cord directly into one of the two USB outlets or through a USB AC charger like normal.
986909
No. The iPad mini uses the smaller lightning connector rather than the dock connector that this adaptor is made for. Besides, this connector is poor quality as can be seen in many comments. Mine worked great for about two months on my iPad 2 and now will not stay connected but falls loose.
2056359
Yes you can charge it. There is a little flap that opens up to reveal the iPad's charging port.
1225162
Yes I was able to use my tablet while in use. It is as same as plugging in to the wall charger.
760252
I was able to get a charge to my iPad while on battery power alone. I think I remember reading though that if the battery starts getting low the unit will discontinue charging via USB in an effort to conserve battery life.
2071373
I have been able to. I interchange between the charger for my tablet and the powerbot. I can still use THOSE things while charging. Hope I helped.
19439
Yes, most devices can be used while charging. You can also plug in the battery while charging a device and charge both at once.
1938034
No, the connection between keyboard and iPad is via blue tooth. Need to charge both separately with their individual chargers.
1179358
sorry I dont know, I have not tried. I have charged my wifes iphone 5s with it no problem but it might not have enough power for an ipad.BTW this power pack does not come with an adapter for the new apple devices.
122613
YES. It can be used to charge iPad Air, iPad 4/3/2, iPad Mini HD and iPad Mini because this portable battery charger can output maximum 1000mA current, which is enough to get charging going on on Apple tablets.
1499825
If the cord for your mini iPad has a usb connector that will go into this charger, it should work fine.
1088077
I don't have iPad mini, but I have iPad 3. It can be charged on the right side usb plug. The two usb plugs have different Amps, the right one has high amp and can charge iPads.
323126
The short answer is yes because, without the USB adapter attached, you can plug your 10watt ipad power block into the converter, thereby powering either your ipad or mini. If you are wondering whether the built in USB adapter will charge your iOS devices 'without' their charging blocks, I can only tell you this off the top of my head. Standard USB Ports on most PCs only provide 5 watts (same as the smaller iphone adapters). A connected iPad will tell you 'not charging'. In reality, it will charge even at 5 watts if the screen is off, albeit more slowly. So, I cannot verify that this Adapter's built in USB port provides the full 10 watts that a standard iPad charger does, but I can say that it will charge your iPad if you plug it in overnight.
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Yes, just with the USB Cable provided, not the IPads cable, but using the charging block will work fine.
653942
I charge my 4s and a new iPad at the same time with this device. I am not familiar with mini iPad charging.