Older iPod charger can safely charge iPad?

Yes, it will charge fine. As long as the device getting charged and the charger are both USB, it should work with no problem.

While it will work, be aware that a 5watt charger will likely take longer to charge up the ipad than the 10watt charger that comes with it. That's probably not a problem for most people/situations, but mentioning it in case you notice the difference.

SactoGuy18 said:

Question: I have an older Apple model A1205 USB charger. Is that charger capable of charging an iPad safely, since the output is 5 V DC at 1 ampere?

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If I'm not mistaking, a 5V charger is the same as an iPhone charger, it will charge fine but it will take longer to do so.