MagSafe charger for future iPads?

Bchagey · Oct 30, 2011, 11:28 PM

Do you think in the future iPads maybe switch to the MagSafe power supply like current MacBooks instead of the 30 pin USB dock connectors that exist now?

kvizzel · Oct 30, 2011, 11:35 PM

how would it sync?

Yumunum · Oct 30, 2011, 11:37 PM

It'd need to be completely wireless and/or independent of the need to transfer data over cable, wouldn't it? Apple wouldn't want multiple ports. Well, maybe they'd have to if (eventually) an iPad is a full-blown computer.

Bchagey · Oct 30, 2011, 11:38 PM

Wirelessly. If you need to sync to your Mac, but don't have wifi because the Mac is connected via Ethernet cable, maybe it could send out a signal to the iPad or search for it as long as the iPad wifi is set to on. I dunno, just a thought

thewitt · Oct 30, 2011, 11:44 PM

No. The dock is used for more than just power

tbear1 · Nov 3, 2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bchagey

Do you think in the future iPads maybe switch to the MagSafe power supply like current MacBooks instead of the 30 pin USB dock connectors that exist now?

I think this is a good idea for functionality. I don't like how the 30 pin connects on the iPad2. I don't think Apple will put on two connectors because they are more concerned about clean lines.

Glenn

kage207 · Nov 3, 2011, 07:55 PM

Just give me induction charge or wireless charging via magnetics to my whole house so all my electronics have power / gain power!

Yes, it has been an article on here.

Yr Blues · Nov 3, 2011, 11:50 PM

In a few years there will be no wires for anything. Mark my words. Also, batteries will be way better.

Sounds sarcastic, but I hope not.

Jmouse · Nov 4, 2011, 12:13 AM

It's also very easy to scratch your charging port with the cable.

HotRodGuy · Nov 4, 2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmouse

It's also very easy to scratch your charging port with the cable.

It's also easy to ding the guy I park next to door if I'm not careful

madat42 · Nov 4, 2011, 10:34 AM

wireless inductive (?) charging combined with solar trickle charging is what I'd like to see.

lowrenced · Nov 4, 2011, 11:08 PM

No. I don't think that would be the case

tbear1 · Nov 5, 2011, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yr Blues

In a few years there will be no wires for anything. Mark my words. Also, batteries will be way better.

Sounds sarcastic, but I hope not.

I agree. I think wired devices are on the way out.

Glenn

Oct 30, 2011, 11:28 PM	#1
Bchagey macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2011	MagSafe charger for future iPads? Do you think in the future iPads maybe switch to the MagSafe power supply like current MacBooks instead of the 30 pin USB dock connectors that exist now?
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Oct 30, 2011, 11:35 PM	#2
kvizzel macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2011	how would it sync? __________________ 13.3' MBP iPhone 4 T-Mobile (I hate edge ) Galaxy Nexus (HSPA+ FTW )
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Nov 3, 2011, 07:55 PM	#7
kage207 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2008	Just give me induction charge or wireless charging via magnetics to my whole house so all my electronics have power / gain power! Yes, it has been an article on here. __________________ MBA 13", i5 1.8GHz, 8GM RAM, 128GB SSD These are amazing products that enrich our lives that we see as toys, remember that they are expensive and should be used as tools to reach our dreams~
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Jmouse macrumors 6502 Join Date: Mar 2011	It's also very easy to scratch your charging port with the cable. __________________ 12" iBook G4, PowerBook G4, 15" MacBook Pro 2.4GHz, iPhones, iPads.
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lowrenced macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: usa	No. I don't think that would be the case No. I don't think that would be the case __________________ iPhone 4s 16GB iPad 2 32GB TV
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Oct 30, 2011, 11:37 PM	#3
Yumunum macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: U.S.	It'd need to be completely wireless and/or independent of the need to transfer data over cable, wouldn't it? Apple wouldn't want multiple ports. Well, maybe they'd have to if (eventually) an iPad is a full-blown computer.
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Oct 30, 2011, 11:38 PM	#4
Bchagey Thread Starter macrumors 6502 Join Date: Feb 2011	Wirelessly. If you need to sync to your Mac, but don't have wifi because the Mac is connected via Ethernet cable, maybe it could send out a signal to the iPad or search for it as long as the iPad wifi is set to on. I dunno, just a thought
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Oct 30, 2011, 11:44 PM	#5
thewitt macrumors 68000 Join Date: Sep 2011	No. The dock is used for more than just power
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Nov 3, 2011, 11:50 PM	#8
Yr Blues macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas	In a few years there will be no wires for anything. Mark my words. Also, batteries will be way better. Sounds sarcastic, but I hope not.
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Nov 4, 2011, 10:34 AM	#11
madat42 macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2011	wireless inductive (?) charging combined with solar trickle charging is what I'd like to see.
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