Will the ipad charge slower than with a shorter cord? I have heard that the length of the cord makes a difference.
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Hi Connie,Thanks so much for your interest in iSmooth! The length of cable should not affect the time it takes to charge a device. If it does, you have a defective cable. We do have a 10-year warranty for all of our cables so if you experience this with one of ours, we will certainly replace it. =)Hope this answers your question!KyleeiSmooth Customer Service
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As long as you get the right cord, this charger is just as good as OEM and the length is not an issue
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Thats a good question, from what I have seen so far yes you are able to charge your device first. However, I noticed that when I started charging my iPad it actually drained so much power that it appeared the Anker could not keep up.Both Anker and iPad where empty when I started the test, when the iPad reached 50% it simply stopped charging.I have not had this issue when charging my iphone. I have not yet done the ipad charing scenario again. I'll post up a new review if I notice anything new. Otherwise I'm very happy with the amount of portable power available.
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It kinda does and doesn't- each port has unique amps to power stuff - there is a label on the side. So an iPad needs more juice than an iPhone - I also have a Nokia that requires the higher amps to charge.
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I'm sorry, but I cannot answer your question. I am using an iPad 2 (not retina display). Apparently there is a difference in the size of the charge port.
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The charging has nothing to do with the cable (given it's Apple certified), but instead the AC/DC adapter being used (ie, what the USB end is plugged into). Note, there is a maximum your device will be able to utilize anyway, so eventually the larger AC/DC adapter will not improve the charge rate. This cable will charge at EXACTLY the same rate as the OEM cable, as it's specified as 24AWG which is sufficient to support the 2.2A of max current for an iPad without a appreciable drop over the 3 feet.EDIT: Edited to be more clear and accurate.
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I haven't measured it with a meter, but my iPad charges as fast as using the standard 2.1 amp charger so I'd say it does. If you charge an iPhone or iPod it charges faster than a standard 1 amp charger? You don't have to worry about too many amps - the device will only draw the current it needs.
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You need more power to charge a mini since it's bigger than your iPhone/iPad. The USB port is a 2.0 port, which charges very slowly (even with your iPad/iPhone). The more expensive USB ports with a higher number will charge things more quickly.
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The BB charger output is 5 Volts @ 1.8 Amps max. (total I assume) so if you have an Apple USB cable and your device doesn't draw more than 1.8 A I'd say yes. Ipads however might or might not charge at that level. I understand that they draw 2.1 Amps and might be sensitive to the lower current and not charge, though they should albeit more slowly.Check your device adapters for output info which has to be printed on it. Might bring a good magnifier as some print is very tiny. Manuals also should have the power specs as well as any warnings that might apply.
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It puts out 1.5 amps. Your apple IPAD charger is 2.1 amps. So yes you could charge your IPAD using it. It would just take longer to fully charge. It would take around 10 to 12 hours to charge.
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I'm using ipad3 charger to charge these and it takes 3-5hrs. to charge to AC and yes it works on ipad charger, but i'm not sure how long to charge if you plug it in the usb computer because I haven't try that yet, I just tried to charge for 3 lights remaining on the battery and I know it still almost fully charged but I tried and it takes about 3hrs. on AC adapter, about 2 weeks until now is still fully charge, I only used twice..this it amazing product.
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It charges my iphone pretty fast so I don't see any problem with an iPad although it will charge much slower being that a "tablet" takes more to charge than a phone. And a laptop?, It might keep your battery where it's at or more likely drain very slowly. I have plugged all kinds of gear apple or not, and as long as it has USB it'll charge or try its damnedest. Hope that helps.
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The cord is great and it charges with my ipad. I do have to use an apple wall plug for it to charge properly.
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I was able to get a charge to my iPad while on battery power alone. I think I remember reading though that if the battery starts getting low the unit will discontinue charging via USB in an effort to conserve battery life.
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I have the mini and it doesn't seem to charge fast on anything, especially comparing it to my phone. I like the fact that I can charge my iPad, kindle and phone all at once though! Hope this helps!
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Charging does not limit it's functionality, however using the device slows the charge rate, I.E. it will take longer.
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Keep in mind that this is just a cord and not a power source. I don't own an iPad but if it's like other Apple products, it's hard to get 100% charge from a USB source; you need to use a wall outlet. BTW, I've read that 40-80% charge is best for lithium batteries, w/ a complete drain once a month or so to obtain optimum life; so a 100%charge is not so great. See---> http://www.lifehackeur.com.au/2012/01/ask-lh-how-often-should-i-charge-my-gadgets-battery-to-prolong-lifespan/
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The battery life is pretty short and it charges slowly....at least in comparison to iPads.