Charging the new iPad...

[Geckotek]

Here's a question: I saw a charging cradle that charges an iPad and iPhone simultaneously. If the iPhone would charge an iPad too slowly, would using an iPad charger on an iPhone charge it much faster than the standard charger? Would it cause any damage or premature failure to the iPhone's battery?

No, there is charging circuitry in the iPhone that controls the speed at which it charges. If it didn't, then the answer would be yes because too much heat damages rechargeable batteries.

 

[Blorzoga]

I think it's cute that it comes with it's own little mini wall plug-in, but will I still use the charger that came with the iPhone, as well?

Cute?

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No, there is charging circuitry in the iPhone that controls the speed at which it charges. If it didn't, then the answer would be yes because too much heat damages rechargeable batteries.

The ipad charger actually DOES charge the iphone much faster that the iphone charger.

 

[Bob Coxner]

Why is this even an issue when the device will be charged over night??

Not everyone has perfect memory and plugs it in every night. Or, you get distracted by something more enticing than an iPad before going to bed.

 

[deeddawg]

No, there is charging circuitry in the iPhone that controls the speed at which it charges. If it didn't, then the answer would be yes because too much heat damages rechargeable batteries.

The ipad charger actually DOES charge the iphone much faster that the iphone charger.

@Blorzoga: true, an iphone does charge faster on an ipad charger. That doesn't prove or disprove anything about the iphone charging circuitry being in control.

 

[santaliqueur]

Sorry, that's not "working" in my definition.

Then your definition is wrong. The iPad dock charges the iPad.

 

[greytmom]

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So, you forget to plug it in before bed. Plug it in for a couple of hours the next day. You don't have to charge it all the way back up to 100% before you are allowed to use it again.

 

[santaliqueur]

Not everyone has perfect memory and plugs it in every night. Or, you get distracted by something more enticing than an iPad before going to bed.

Then you have the incredible battery life of the iPad to get you through.

This is no different than any other device you've ever used. Short battery life=short battery charge. Long battery life=long battery charge. What's the issue here?

 

[Blorzoga]

@Blorzoga: true, an iphone does charge faster on an ipad charger. That doesn't prove or disprove anything about the iphone charging circuitry being in control.

2 shay

 

[elaniemay]

Why is this even an issue when the device will be charged over night??

Not an issue for me, but I know some people were asking about it, which is why I posted the link.

 

[Geckotek]

Then your definition is wrong. The iPad dock charges the iPad.

I guess that's your opinion. It's an incorrect one though.

 

[santaliqueur]

I guess that's your opinion. It's an incorrect one though.

The iPad charger DOES charge the iPad. No opinions necessary. Unless you are losing the debate.

 

[Geckotek]

The iPad charger DOES charge the iPad. No opinions necessary. Unless you are losing the debate.

Nah

 

[santaliqueur]

Nah

Thank you for your well crafted response. I will consider your position carefully.