is charging on new ipad this slow ?

[AllieNeko]

The one thing I'll say is UK plugs are freaking HUGE. They're good for what they're for, but the size is a bit off-putting. I'd ideally like to see a mixed-plug system with the UK style plug (or substantially similar) for higher current appliances, and a NEW, unique, low-current (say, 2 amp) plug for chargers and the like. Such a new plug should incorporate:

1. Some type of mandatory fuse, ideally in the socket, not the plug, that's easily changeable (on a card that can be removed like an SD card would be ideal).

2. A mating system that cannot easily fall out (twist-lock type or the like) or result in poor connections, and must be designed for a substantially higher current than it's rating. It must also be designed that no other plug can mate with it.

3. Multi-voltage mandate. Say, 120V/4amp, 220V/2amp, ALL DEVICES MUST WORK WITH ALL VOLTAGES.

 

[LittleGwen]

wow.. it takes that long to charge the new iPad?? I have the iPad 2 and I was shocked at how fast it charged. I don't know the exact time but I know it took less than 7 hours to go from 4% to 100%.

 

[bobright]

Are you using the same charging cord that came with it? That would make a difference.

Is there any truth to this? If I charge with my iPhone 4s cable it won't charge as fast as with the original iPad cable?

What is the difference

 

[Nothlit]

Is there any truth to this? If I charge with my iPhone 4s cable it won't charge as fast as with the original iPad cable?

What is the difference

The cable doesn't matter. The charger does. The iPhone charger (small white cube) can only output 5 watts, whereas the iPad charger (larger white rectangle) can output 10 watts. You can still charge an iPad with an iPhone charger, but it will be much slower.

 

[bobright]

The cable doesn't matter. The charger does. The iPhone charger (small white cube) can only output 5 watts, whereas the iPad charger (larger white rectangle) can output 10 watts. You can still charge an iPad with an iPhone charger, but it will be much slower.

yeah that I knew as its bulkier and vice versa it charges my iPhone really quick when using it.

This poster impled the "cable" made a difference and I've seen it mentioned that's why I asked. Thanks for clarifying.

 

[AppleFan360]

The cable doesn't matter. The charger does. The iPhone charger (small white cube) can only output 5 watts, whereas the iPad charger (larger white rectangle) can output 10 watts. You can still charge an iPad with an iPhone charger, but it will be much slower.

Yes, the cable DOES matter. Even if you use the correct charger, some charging cables cannot handle the 2 amps needed to charge the iPad.

 

[CNeufeld]

Yes, the cable DOES matter. Even if you use the correct charger, some charging cables cannot handle the 2 amps needed to charge the iPad.

I've seen this happen as well. Not with Apple cables necessarily, but with a cheap (Monoprice, I think) 6' cable. When surfing the web, the 6' cable would only be able to maintain my charge. When I switched to the provided cable, it was able to recharge at a "reasonable" rate, like 10% per hour.

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