Dual USB Charger

[skippymac]

Hi Guys, I did a bit of searching but couldn't find exactly what I wanted.

Basically I'm wondering if anyone offers a true dual USB charger with one 2 amp port and one 1(+) amp port?

All the one's I can find shout about having 2.1A but as far as I can tell, that's shared between 2 ports.

The only charger I could find is the GMYLE one, can anyone confirm if this truly offers one 2.1A and one 1A port?

The only problem with this charger is that it only comes with a UK adapter. I don't recognise the connector it uses but there is a US version available, which suggests I could get some other adapters so I can use it in Australia, and Vietnam and Cambodia (EU and US). Could anyone point me to the correct adapters to buy if this is the case?

 

[skippymac]

I decided that it's probably more trouble that it's worth, so went about looking for a 2.1A usb charger with interchangeable plugs. To my dismay, they all either have 4 ports (and thus are huge) or only supply 1A!

I'm really surprised no one has made a quality product to fit this spec, I imagine a lot of people have a smartphone and a tablet with them when they travel!

 

[RadDave]

Well, I have a dual 2.1Amp charger (USA AC plug) and use it to charge both my iPod (similar needs to an iPhone) & my iPad - the higher wattage output for the iPod will only give you a FASTER charge - safety features are built-in to protect these devices.

NOW, a recent purchase (shown below) is a battery back-up pack - small enough to carry on the road & offers outputs from .5 to 2.1Amps - need to use your iPad charger - if interested, see the review HERE -

 

[Menel]

I almost always check Griffin first. And boom, solution.

http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/powerjolt-dual

Delivers 10 watts (5 volts DC at 2.1 amps)
two USB-rechargeable devices safely and quickly, with 10 watts of charging power per plug.

it's only a car charger, they ought to have similar for wall power, but not seeing it, keep looking

 

[ucfgrad93]

I almost always check Griffin first. And boom, solution.

http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/powerjolt-dual


it's only a car charger, they ought to have similar for wall power, but not seeing it, keep looking

I have two of these chargers for my cars. They work great.

 

[skippymac]

I almost always check Griffin first. And boom, solution.

http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/powerjolt-dual


it's only a car charger, they ought to have similar for wall power, but not seeing it, keep looking

Thanks, unfortunately, for some reason, these car chargers are readily available (I have 2 3.1A ones already) but for some unknown reason not wall chargers, and especially not ones with convenient travel attachments. !

I found a 3.1A dual wall wart from maplin, so I think I'll just suck it up and buy that and a UK to universal travel adapter, at least I can use it when I get home to free up one of my much over-used sockets!

Just whilst we're on the subject of travelling, I don't suppose anyone knows if I can use my standard macbook charger on Cathay Pacific flights? On their site it says:

110 V AC PC Power: Need to keep your laptop computer running at full speed onboard? We offer you inflight laptop power! This service is available to all passengers in all classes on long-haul flight. The voltage is 110V AC, maximum power output is 100 watts.

They have the EmPower sockets too, but it's not worth shelling out for an airline adapter for what will likely be my only long haul flight for the next 5 years!

 

[oneMadRssn]

I almost always check Griffin first. And boom, solution.

http://store.griffintechnology.com/ipad/powerjolt-dual


it's only a car charger, they ought to have similar for wall power, but not seeing it, keep looking

I see your $30 2.1A charger, and raise you a $8 4.2A charger.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...10826&cs_id=1082603&p_id=10239&seq=1&format=2

Thanks, unfortunately, for some reason, these car chargers are readily available (I have 2 3.1A ones already) but for some unknown reason not wall chargers, and especially not ones with convenient travel attachments. !

I've got this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2
It's not as big as the pictures make it look, and works well.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=10240&seq=1&format=2
This one looks only a bit larger.

 

[Menel]

I see your $30 2.1A charger, and raise you a $8 4.2A charger.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...11401&cs_id=1130704&p_id=10509&seq=1&format=2

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Don't see how "27" IPS-ZERO-G Slim Monitor WQHD 2560x1440 - Dual Link DVI, VGA" is applicable.

 

[oneMadRssn]

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Don't see how "27" IPS-ZERO-G Slim Monitor WQHD 2560x1440 - Dual Link DVI, VGA" is applicable.

Oops, I pasted the wrong link. I was ogling that monitor before. Here's the right link: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...10826&cs_id=1082603&p_id=10239&seq=1&format=2

 

[skippymac]

I see your $30 2.1A charger, and raise you a $8 4.2A charger.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...10826&cs_id=1082603&p_id=10239&seq=1&format=2


I've got this: http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=8856&seq=1&format=2
It's not as big as the pictures make it look, and works well.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...10851&cs_id=1085102&p_id=10240&seq=1&format=2
This one looks only a bit larger.

Thanks for the links, unfortunately $32 shipping to the UK, boo!

 

[jcpb]

I've got several, however if you want tl;dr - this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Quad-Charging-Station-UA4-25/dp/B009KY5JA8/ref=pd_sim_cps_8

5A max output over 4 ports: 2x 2A, 2x 1A. Uses the same two-prong AC adapter cables as Mac laptops and AirPort routers.

There's also one USB charger (don't recall the link, sorry) out there that does 2A per port, with 4 ports total - as in, 8.4A total output. Srsly.

As far as compact chargers go, Innergie 2-port charger (2A per port, but only 3A total output) is what I use, although these days I tend to use external power packs out of convenience.

 

[skippymac]

I've got several, however if you want tl;dr - this one:
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Quad-Charging-Station-UA4-25/dp/B009KY5JA8/ref=pd_sim_cps_8

5A max output over 4 ports: 2x 2A, 2x 1A. Uses the same two-prong AC adapter cables as Mac laptops and AirPort routers.

There's also one USB charger (don't recall the link, sorry) out there that does 2A per port, with 4 ports total - as in, 8.4A total output. Srsly.

As far as compact chargers go, Innergie 2-port charger (2A per port, but only 3A total output) is what I use, although these days I tend to use external power packs out of convenience.

You, sir are a genius!

Is this the innergie one you use? Does it have interchangeable plugs perchance?

 

[jcpb]

Yes. I skipped the cables though. Innergie's pricing on those cables is steep.

These days I have a Lenmar 30-pin to micro-USB adapter attached via a hook to the strap on my phone case, so all I need for charging and syncing is any ordinary micro-USB cable.