iPad Chargin iPad 4 on HP Laptop

[Redsfan]

k, I have read online that some laptops don't carry enough power to charge iPad's...is this true? We just a 4 and keep getting the "not charging" error on the ipad when charging with usb on our hp laptop...

 

[AdonisSMU]

You know hp's usb ports dont charge the same as apple's because they build with the cheap stuff

 

[saving107]

k, I have read online that some laptops don't carry enough power to charge iPad's...is this true? We just a 4 and keep getting the "not charging" error on the ipad when charging with usb on our hp laptop...

What is "a 4"?

and yes that is true, that is why your iPad says 'Not Charging',

 

[Redsfan]

What is "a 4"?

and yes that is true, that is why your iPad says 'Not Charging',

iPad 4 and yeah HP isn't great...but, this laptop has given us 3 years and still the same as when we bought it...their Customer Service, however....

 

[Southernboyj]

k, I have read online that some laptops don't carry enough power to charge iPad's...is this true? We just a 4 and keep getting the "not charging" error on the ipad when charging with usb on our hp laptop...

Yes it is true, USB ports on laptop's are meant for data transfer not charging.

 

[Redsfan]

Yes it is true, USB ports on laptop's are meant for data transfer not charging.

charges a basic iPod but clearly the newer tablets require lots more juice

 

[D.T.]

charges a basic iPod but clearly the newer tablets require lots more juice

Yep. FYI, later model MBPs will actually increase the power, output, from Apple:

To meet requests for additional power from these Apple peripherals and devices, some Apple computers and displays can provide up to 1100 mA at 5 V through the port to which the Apple peripheral or device is connected. This power is available under certain conditions:

An Apple peripheral device must be plugged directly into an Apple computer or display. Apple peripheral devices connected to hubs will not have access to extra power above the standard USB specification of the port the device is connecting to (500 mA for USB 1.1 or 2, 900 mA for USB 3).

Your Apple computer or display must be powered on and must be awake. If your Apple computer or display is asleep, all ports will provide their normal maximum output. If your Apple computer or display is powered off, no power will be provided.

The port providing extra power is determined by the first Apple peripheral or device to connect to the Apple computer or display that requires power beyond 500 mA for USB 1.1 or 2, or 900 mA for USB 3. The remaining ports will continue to offer their normal maximum output. Some Apple computer and displays may offer the ability to operate more than one USB port at 1100 mA at 5 V. On those computers, the second or third port is enabled when an appropriate device is connected.

An Apple computer started up to Windows via BootCamp will not provide extra power.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4049?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

 

[lianlua]

What is "a 4"?

and yes that is true, that is why your iPad says 'Not Charging',

It will charge if you put it down and sleep the display. Just very slowly. It can't charge and run at the same time on a standard USB port. That's why it says "not charging" when you're using it.

 

[Redsfan]

thanks for all the info...she is still running on her first charge with this thing. Granted she is at school during the day but pretty darn good battery life..

 

[iamcody7]

k, I have read online that some laptops don't carry enough power to charge iPad's...is this true? We just a 4 and keep getting the "not charging" error on the ipad when charging with usb on our hp laptop...

try Asus' Ai Charger. Works wonder for me. I had the same problem of "not charging" when my ipad mini when using usb to my Dell computer.
After using Ai Charge, charges regardless if my ipad is in sleep mode or not