Using USB-C charger for non-MB use?

[alphaod]

Anyone try using the 29W USB-C brick for charging say your iPad?

From the markings it says the brick supports 5V 2.4A charging which makes it the same as the 12W iPad charger. I know I need an adapter to make it work, but has anyone given it a shot?

I took the wrong charger on a trip. I'll probably try it later, just hope I don't fry my iPad...

 

[tillsbury]

You can't "fry" an ipad by using the wrong charger. You can "fry" a charger if you attempt to pull more current from it than it's rated for. The ipad will pull the current it needs, the 2.4A charger should be fine for this. But I don't know whether a USB-C to USB-A converter will pass the charge on. Probably...

 

[johnparjr]

You can't use the Macbook one its usb-c so you would need a new cable which they don't make USB-C to lightning. I guess you could do USB-C to USB then use a lightning cable but why would you

 

[melb00m]

You can't use the Macbook one its usb-c so you would need a new cable which they don't make USB-C to lightning. I guess you could do USB-C to USB then use a lightning cable but why would you

My guess is that we will see USB-C to Lightning very soon -- maybe not from Apple directly, but definitely from third party vendors.
Meanwhile, you can use the USB-C to USB female adapter on the charger and connect the lightning cable with the adapter.

 

[themacuser]

You can't use the Macbook one its usb-c so you would need a new cable which they don't make USB-C to lightning. I guess you could do USB-C to USB then use a lightning cable but why would you

Oh yes, they do...



http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.3.kNKxEg&id=44891891271&ns=1&abbucket=13#detail

You have to order it from overseas. I don't recommend anyone doing it unless they are willing to take chances. It's hit or miss. Some of the stuff are excellent, others are poorly made.

My cable should be arriving tomorrow. Now, if my computer can get here (4-6weeks) , I can actually test the cable.

 

[alphaod]

I will probably pick up one of those USB-C lightning cables, but they want ¥12 for shipping on a ¥28 item? I think I'll pass.

I guess you could do USB-C to USB then use a lightning cable but why would you

Because I brought the wrong charger?

Not sure what's with the eye roll… did you even read my post?

 

[themacuser]

"I will probably pick up one of those USB-C lightning cables, but they want ¥12 for shipping on a ¥28 item? I think I'll pass."

Huh??? 28RMB is $4.50 U.S Dollars. 12RMB is $1.90 U.S. (Of course, that's domestic Chinese shipping) But that's not expensive!!!! Even if you have it shipped half way across the world, I doubt you can buy a USB-C to lightning cable cheaper.

 

[MarvinHC]

"I will probably pick up one of those USB-C lightning cables, but they want ¥12 for shipping on a ¥28 item? I think I'll pass."

Huh??? 28RMB is $4.50 U.S Dollars. 12RMB is $1.90 U.S. (Of course, that's domestic Chinese shipping) But that's not expensive!!!! Even if you have it shipped half way across the world, I doubt you can buy a USB-C to lightning cable cheaper.

When in China you get spoiled when it comes to delivery charges. For a simple cable more than 6 RMB is indeed on the high side, often they delivery for free (even if the cable only costs 10 RMB...)

 

[PDFierro]

One thing to keep in mind is that the rMB charger has a USB-C port on it, not USB. So how would you use it to charge your iPad even with an adapter?

 

[MarvinHC]

One thing to keep in mind is that the rMB charger has a USB-C port on it, not USB. So how would you use it to charge your iPad even with an adapter?

Did you even bother looking at the picture above?

 

[themacuser]

When in China you get spoiled when it comes to delivery charges. For a simple cable more than 6 RMB is indeed on the high side, often they delivery for free (even if the cable only costs 10 RMB...)

That's true, but I travel there fairly regularly. I have discovered the cost of living and prices have gone up quite a bit. Even cheap kuaidi (delivery) is starting to go up. #

 

[MarvinHC]

That's true, but I travel there fairly regularly. I have discovered the cost of living and prices have gone up quite a bit. Even cheap kuaidi (delivery) is starting to go up. #

Cost of living is definitely going up, haven't noticed a price increase on kuaidis yet I have to say, might need to pay attention to that.

 

[nrubenstein]

One thing to keep in mind is that the rMB charger has a USB-C port on it, not USB. So how would you use it to charge your iPad even with an adapter?

Same way you would plug it into your MacBook.

 

[johnparjr]

I will probably pick up one of those USB-C lightning cables, but they want ¥12 for shipping on a ¥28 item? I think I'll pass.



Because I brought the wrong charger?

Not sure what's with the eye roll… did you even read my post?

I did read your post