This works with an iPad and does it also plug into a power source?Can I keep my travel cover on the unit while it is in the dock?Thanks, K
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The unit plugs in to a wall socket and will charge an iPad; I can keep my iPad cover/Native Union Gripster on...I don't know if the model has changed but mine only supports the older iPad with the 'large' connector.
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Yes, it does plug into a power source, I use it with my iPad with a full cover otter box and it fits fine, you may not be able to use the setting shown in the picture however with it resting on second setting works great.
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This only works with iPad 1 and 2 with 32 pin connector. Also, has jack port on back. Only leave in unit, is so it charges the iPad or iPod.
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Yes, this actually needs to plug into a power source to work. It will also power your IPad at the same time. I do keep my cover on my IPad and it works just fine.
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1) The dock must be plugged in to a power source to work, and yes it charges my ipad 3 while connected.2) I have a Otterbox Defender Series case/cover on my iPad 3 and I never have to remove it. It fits and works perfectly.
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Yes it does matter but neither port charges an iPad as advertised.. This is a replacement unit since my first one was defective. It's lasted 4 months and is already very finicky when it decides it's going to work or not. I would not purchase this again.
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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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It pulls power from the 30 pin dock you hook it up to, then stores it in its internal battery. The unit comes with a 30 pin - USB cable, (an idevice cable) that you can use to plug into a USB port and charge it that way.
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I did not use this with an IPad. I would reccomend a rechargeable blue tooth device as it is better matched with size as well. There are many choice on amazon for this and most are rated. Lighter is better. You can also get one cheaply with a case and it is all nearly in one package.
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I per chased it for the use with my iPad. It is open when I put it on the holder. It also is my charging station since t have a plugin right behind it. So the cord is always there and looped through a hook on the bottom of the cabinet to keep it off the counter.
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It comes with a cord that has an iPod dock on it. Does not plug directly into/on the unit itself, but the cord/accessory does the trick
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I am thinking that it charges once docked from your iPad. I gave it away as a gift but when I set it up all seemed to have all parts and work well once docked. If I learn more from the gifted owner, I will share more.
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Hi Ali! Thank you for your inquiry! All of our docking units are designed to work with the bare iPad, iPhone or iPod. Cases often interfere with proper docking causing these sort of problems. Aiste BisonOffice
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Hi Clarissa, The dock has a fixed cable, that cannot be disconnected, that has a USB plug on the other end. Just connect it to a USB plug (The Apple one that came with your phone for example) and then plug that into the wall. You can also connect the dock to any USB plug, laptop, car etc, and it will also charge i believe, however i do not believe it passes data (music etc) although i have not tried it.
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Hi Tony. I returned this product because it did not work. It didn't charge my iPhone 4s or my iPad and it didn't play music through my iHome docking station. Other reviewers said the same thing. I bought one that works very well through cellphoneshop.net.
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You are correct, my husband noticed his iPad wouldn't charge up when it was in one of the ports. I didn't notice when I ordered it, as I am not electrically savy.
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No, it does not have a built in charger. We mounted ours near an outlet and use the iPad's charger while we watch movies and shows. The dock does not block the iPad's power port.
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Yes, the dock powers and charges the tablet using the little gold contacts on the side of the tablet, not using the plug port on the bottom of the tablet.
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Yes, and I also use it with my ipad 3 with a cover on. For the price, it's a good buy.
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I really don't know. I don't keep my iPad in it. When I am finished at night, I put my iPad in a docking station and charge the Just-in-Case for the next day.
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No. It has to be plugged in to charge. The dock is just a pass-through for the charging cable. It doesn't have a separate battery to store power. That would make it much more expensive.