iPad car charging...does it really work okay?

[Wolfpup]

I've seen a charger from I *THINK* Belkin that says it's for the iPad AND iPod/phone.

Just wondered if anyone had used such a thing and whether it's okay both for the car and iPad. 10 watts seems a bit much to be pulling from a car, and I don't want to be stranded somewhere

 

[iphone1105]

I've seen a charger from I *THINK* Belkin that says it's for the iPad AND iPod/phone.

Just wondered if anyone had used such a thing and whether it's okay both for the car and iPad. 10 watts seems a bit much to be pulling from a car, and I don't want to be stranded somewhere

I charge my iphone and ipad every day in my car on my commute, no issues ever.

 

[Wolfpup]

What brand do you use? And thanks! I'll buy one soonish

 

[iphone1105]

What brand do you use? And thanks! I'll buy one soonish

They both are chargered by my Clarion aftermarket headunit. I see no negative effects on my car battery.

 

[bobright]

Does anybody know if you use a regular iPhone car charger for the Ipad - that it can mess it up?

Is there specific iPad car chargers?

 

[Pete the Geek]

Is there specific iPad car chargers?

An iPod charger is 5W (5V @ 1A), but an iPad charger is 10W (5V @ 2A). You need a car charger rated for over 2A for iPad.

I've had the Belkin MicroCharge 2.1 Plus Charge Sync for going on six months and I am very happy with it. On long car trips it keeps my iPad fully changed even when it is being used continuously. The Belkin can also charge an iPod and cell phone (with the appropriate USB to micro-USB cable).