How much power does it need (or more to the point, can I use my ipad power brick with a micro USB cable instead of the provided power?)
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Absolutely, this need very little power, you many connect it to your Notebook USB also
898294
Its bus powered so you do not need the power supply unless you want the iOS device to charge - since bus power has a power limitation. All connection cables are included. Use an Apple 30-pin to lightning adapter for newer generation iOS devices.
1186704
Yes, just make sure it is plugged into the 2.4Amp USB port. This should provide plenty of power to simultaneously charge/run an iPad.
1890991
I use this purely as a charger not as a USB hub. The key is being BC 1.1 compliant. I charge an iPad and iPad mini at the same time. It can pump 2.5 amps max across all ports. It will charge all 4 devices at normal USB rates but if you only hook up 2 devices they should both charge twice as fast! (1000 mA rate)
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Hello A Miller, unfortunately I had connected my brand new "iPad Air" into this awesome device (Anker USB HUB) to charge it. Let me brake it down for you. Apparently it seems that this device will not support enough power to charge such a device (iPad Air). Please note that I tried this while both (PC + USB HUB Power Adapter) were connected to the Anker HUB, and never displayed a message that it would be charging (on my iPad Air). Realize this, I am testing this with an "iPad Air". Just another thing. It will NOT charge any device if is not plugged in to a PC, and the PC is turned off. Don't know why, but it seems that it runs on some sort of activation mode from PC detection. Hope this helps. "My own personal experience"
1999076
Way too little power, and I doubt anything less than a battery that advertises being able to run an iPad would work. Keep in mind that those backlights suck up a ton of power, so expecting it to run off something as small as a iPhone or iPhone rated battery just won't work.
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.
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I tried Apple USB brick to charge the Mino (not HD) and killed the camera, had to return it. I wouldn't use any external power adapter. Plan to take a laptop with you if you need to recharge. Unless you can get Flip to provide one of their own, I would be wary. I tried it because someone wrote that it worked for them. Not for my camera!
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you can charge it off any USB port or even the ipad adapter since it is 2.1 amps. I just plug mine in and it starts charging, dont have to push the button. I am using my ipad charger. Doesnt take long to charge. Make sure you are not using the USB port on the battery unit but the micro usb to charge it.
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I only use it to charge my iPhone, havent tried sync with it, should work properly to charge your iPad
2027502
could you please tell me which usb adapter you are using and how the connection you made with Ipad.? thanks
1334190
Yes, you can. As long as your power brick (that plugs into wall) is powerful enough (high enough Amperage) to support an iPad. This cord has powered my iPad3's, iTouches, and iPhone 4S's.
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Keep in mind that this is just a cord and not a power source. I don't own an iPad but if it's like other Apple products, it's hard to get 100% charge from a USB source; you need to use a wall outlet. BTW, I've read that 40-80% charge is best for lithium batteries, w/ a complete drain once a month or so to obtain optimum life; so a 100%charge is not so great. See---> http://www.lifehackeur.com.au/2012/01/ask-lh-how-often-should-i-charge-my-gadgets-battery-to-prolong-lifespan/
1568233
Don't know, don't have one. I use it to charge Logitech keyboard. Connection does not appear to be iPad anything compatible.
194621
Yes, definitely. What came with my iPad mini was 1 amp. This has approx 2A per device. I have a few PowerGen chargers at home and others in my cars.
2195001
You would use Apple's Camera Connector Kit, which plus in to the dock connector on the bottom of the iPad (1-3 models) and then provides a USB port. This would hook up to that, and is it doesn't take too much power, it may work. I have plugged up USB keyboards to the iPad that way, but never an adapter. The iPad USB port has limited power, so if this adapter draws too much, it will not work. In that case, you would plug a powered USB hub (that plugs in to wall power) in to the camera connector kit, then plug this in to that. I have not tested that, but I have plugged up USB joysticks and such to an adapter I built in to the USB port on the iPad just fine.
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I use a standard USB cable with the Apple power block and it does charge the iPad. It will not charge with a generic car power adapter. I am able to use the Apple AC power block in my RV by using an AC inverter.