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iPad mini The Mini takes 5 hours to charge!
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hmm not too bad.. I'm actually surprised. besides the obvious form factor of the mini, this is the only other upside I see to it so far.
It sure does. While it wasn't drained, I plugged mine in at 28% and it seemed to be getting about 1% every minute or so.
I don't believe that. If 12W charges THAT much faster than 5W, it's could very likely be doing some damage to the battery. Slowly, but surely.
this,
i used to plug it all night 7+ hours, and it would never be fully charged
hell, i never said its good, but its not that bad
The Galaxy Tab 7 takes around 3-4 hours, so 4-5 hours is within the norm
These are 3.7volts lithium batterys, depends on the capacity it can very well lower the life of the battery charging it with a higher output or make things not safe.
They're supposed to cap whatever power they *can* draw. I don't think the mini will really draw 12W. But it'll definitely draw more than with the 5W.
It's also sold as compatible with all iPads, mini included, iPhones and iPods. Even the shuffle
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter
They're supposed to cap whatever power they *can* draw. I don't think the mini will really draw 12W. But it'll definitely draw more than with the 5W.
It's also sold as compatible with all iPads, mini included, iPhones and iPods. Even the shuffle
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD836LL/A/apple-12w-usb-power-adapter
Either way the "charger" its just a power source, the one in hand its listed at 5volts so its up to the device to regulate the amps that flow.
I conclude these is all a placebo effect and using the ipad "charger" will not change nothing; these batterys are rated 3.7volts, it depends on how many MAH the battery is rated and the device will regulate at what pace it will charge.
Ps. Sorry for the english.
Yes, but if it can draw more than the charger will provide, then you'll see a gain with a more powerful charger. I'm no electronician, and physics were not my strong point in school, so I'm not going to enter further into the debate
No worries for the english, not my native language either
Yes, but if it can draw more than the charger will provide, then you'll see a gain with a more powerful charger. I'm no electronician, and physics were not my strong point in school, so I'm not going to enter further into the debate
No worries for the english, not my native language either
I cant draw more power, it will regulate the volt wich in the iphone power source are rated 5volts but these batterys dont charge at 5volt or they most likely will blow up.
im also not electrician etc but i know a bit due to ecigs/pvs; lithium batterys the same standart and damm well i do my research if im going to put it in my mouth Damm wouldnt know your english is not native.
