MagSafe charger for future iPads?

[Bchagey]

Do you think in the future iPads maybe switch to the MagSafe power supply like current MacBooks instead of the 30 pin USB dock connectors that exist now?

 

[kvizzel]

how would it sync?

 

[Yumunum]

It'd need to be completely wireless and/or independent of the need to transfer data over cable, wouldn't it? Apple wouldn't want multiple ports. Well, maybe they'd have to if (eventually) an iPad is a full-blown computer.

 

[Bchagey]

Wirelessly. If you need to sync to your Mac, but don't have wifi because the Mac is connected via Ethernet cable, maybe it could send out a signal to the iPad or search for it as long as the iPad wifi is set to on. I dunno, just a thought

 

[thewitt]

No. The dock is used for more than just power

 

[tbear1]

Do you think in the future iPads maybe switch to the MagSafe power supply like current MacBooks instead of the 30 pin USB dock connectors that exist now?

I think this is a good idea for functionality. I don't like how the 30 pin connects on the iPad2. I don't think Apple will put on two connectors because they are more concerned about clean lines.

Glenn

 

[kage207]

Just give me induction charge or wireless charging via magnetics to my whole house so all my electronics have power / gain power!
Yes, it has been an article on here.

 

[Yr Blues]

In a few years there will be no wires for anything. Mark my words. Also, batteries will be way better.

Sounds sarcastic, but I hope not.

 

[Jmouse]

It's also very easy to scratch your charging port with the cable.

 

[HotRodGuy]

It's also very easy to scratch your charging port with the cable.

It's also easy to ding the guy I park next to door if I'm not careful

 

[madat42]

wireless inductive (?) charging combined with solar trickle charging is what I'd like to see.

 

[lowrenced]

No. I don't think that would be the case

No. I don't think that would be the case

 

[tbear1]

In a few years there will be no wires for anything. Mark my words. Also, batteries will be way better.

Sounds sarcastic, but I hope not.

I agree. I think wired devices are on the way out.

Glenn