Thank you. So it's the part that plugs into the wall that is different, not
the USB cable. I appreciate the information.
Thanks again,
Lois
-----Original Message-----
From: Esther
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 7:02 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: iPhone and iPad Charging question.
Hi Lois,
For iPhone and iPad models purchased in the US, the chargers that come with
the devices are different. The iPhone or iPod Touch charger is a
two-pronged cube, while the iPad charger is shaped like a miniature version
of the power bricks used for the Apple computer. I think that outside the
US and Canada the current USB charger for the iPhone used for the UK is
shaped like a power plug with the three prongs, and a slot to plug in the
usb connector end of the charging cable.
So, in general, the charger for the iPad should be larger than the charger
that comes with the iPhone or iPod Touch. However, if you purchase an Apple
World Travel Adapter kit these now come with a USB charger as well as
interchangeable plug heads for different countries. And that USB charger is
the 10 watt rated charger that comes with the iPad, since it can be used
with all portable iOS devices. If the charger that comes with your iPhone
is exactly the same size as the charger that come with your iPad, and you're
not in the US or Canada, then perhaps these are interchangeable. Otherwise,
I'd expect the two to be different in size, with the charger for the iPhone
being smaller. You would also not be able to use an extension cable with
the current chargers for the iPhone, although you could with the iPad. This
is the longer cord that comes with the power bricks of Apple computers. You
can pull off the plug adapter of the USB charger, and connect the extension
power cord to it. The USB chargers that come with iPads sold in the US just
come with the plug heads where two prongs flip down, so you can plug the
charger into an electrical socket. However, if you purchase a separate iPad
charger, it will be sold with the extension power cord.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On May 1, 2012, at 11:31 PM, Lois Butterfield wrote:
Thanks, Esther,
I knew they both worked and didn't realize they were different. Is there
a difference in the feel, do you know?
Thank you,
Lois
-----Original Message----- From: Esther
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 5:11 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: iPhone and iPad Charging question.
Hi Debbie,
While you can use the iPhone charger for your iPad, you'll find that your
iPad will charge very slowly. The iPad draws 10 watts of power while the
iPhone or iPod Touch will draw 5 watts. That means that the iPad charger
can be used to charge an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, or even a Nano at its
maximum charging rate. On the other hand, while the iPhone charger can
charge an iPad, you'll find that it will take much longer to reach a full
charge. Here's a link to the Apple Knowledge Base article about "iPhone
and iPod: Using the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter":
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4327
It states: "The iPad USB Power Adapter is a 10W charger. While designed
for use with the iPad, you can use the iPad 10W USB Power Adapter to
charge all iPhone and iPod models by connecting them using a Dock
Connector to USB cable."
If I were traveling and only wanted to take one charger to use with both
my iPhone and my iPad, I would take the charger for my iPad.
This is also the general rule for power adapters for the Apple computers:
you can use a power adapter that is rated to supply more power than your
computer requires without problems, but not the other way around. So you
can use the power bricks for the MacBook Pro laptops in place of the
smaller power bricks of the MacBook Air models, but not vice versa if you
need a reliable power source.
HTH. Cheers,
Esther
On May 1, 2012, at 10:35 PM, Lois Butterfield wrote:
Hi Debbie,
Yes, they are.
Lois
-----Original Message----- From: Debbie April Yuille
Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 3:55 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: iPhone and iPad Charging question.
Hi All
I have both an iPad and an iPhone and I was wondering are both chargers
interchangeable.
Thanks
Debbie
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