Apple 12W POWER ADAPTER MD836LL
Note a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.
There's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.
With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.
What this means in terms of actual use is this:
1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.
2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."
So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.
Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).
FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.
A perfect example of why you pay more for Apple products. Excellent fit and finish. A real joy to handle because it is so finely crafted. Other cheaper chargers may charge just as well, but if you are charging an Apple product, you can't go wrong with this charger.
BalasHapusThis item came within two days. It was packaged well and is a real Apple product, not a knock off. Priced cheaper than the Apple Store.
BalasHapusGreat product and price! Bought 3 and they work great! They are able to charge a little bit more quickly than the standard charger that comes with most Apple products.
BalasHapusI got this because I lost my old one. Im happy to report it works with my ipod 5th gen with video just fine and its actually quite a bit smaller than the one I had previously. Now I can keep this, my usb cable and my ipod in my jacket pocket on the way to work and its not too bulky.
BalasHapusIf this isn't OEM Apple and certified, I'll eat my iPad. It is the 12W my 4th generation iPad likes best, packaged just as my original charger--and I now have a spare. :)
BalasHapusThis newer version power adapter is the same one that now comes included with the newest lightning connector iPads released in late 2012. If you are like me, and are ordering a spare adapter, make sure you get the 12W version. It is replacing the 10W version and will charge all your iOS devices - just a little faster the the old 10W version will.
BalasHapusNote a couple of errors from Amazon: First, the product description is for a completely different product, the MagSafe laptop charger, not this USB iPad charger; second, Amazon implies this only works on Lightning connector iPads etc. With respect to the Lightning connector, since this doesn't come with ANY connector, technically it won't even work with the iPad 4 etc. ... unless you used the connector that came with your device, D'oh. Similarly it will work with the old style connector on old style devices - assuming you have both (device and connector). Likewise it will work with other devices, even non-Apple products, if they power off a USB port and you have the connecting cable for that 3rd party device.
BalasHapusThere's no need to buy the older 10 watt model of this Apple iPad charger. This is the one that was introduced with the iPad 4 to allow faster charging (20% faster in theory) and it is backwards compatible with all iOS devices from the original iPhone through the Touches and up to the tablets. It may (or may not) charge SOME of the Apple devices faster than the original chargers that came with them (hopefully, for example, the iPad 3) - Apple has a way of reading the power capacity of its devices and providing more power if it is safe. If it is NOT safe to deliver more power on an Apple device, the charger will revert to a lower power mode for safe charging.
With non-Apple products, the odds are this charger will revert to 5 watt or even lower USB power standards to protect third part devices. Even if the third party device is a tablet that would be happy with more power and can in fact draw more power from its own stock charger.
What this means in terms of actual use is this:
1. You can replace all the tiny cube and former larger rectangular Apple chargers with this when you travel, and each Apple device you attach will draw the right amount of power.
2. You can safely use this on non-Apple products, but is they want a lot of power the Apple probably won't deliver it since the Apple charger won't know that's "safe."
So the Apple charger is close to, but not quite, a "one stop" replacement for all the other USB port chargers you have. It WILL work with 3rd party devices, but maybe charge some of them more slowly than their own native charger will.
Blame the USB standards group for not adopting a universal protocol for communicating "safe power" levels through the USB ports, not Apple. At least we don't have to carry both classic Apple cube, and the larger iPad chargers, around all the time (unless you have to charge them both at the same time, in which case don't throw out or give away or old Apple cube charger).
FWIW we have used the new charger on a Google Nexus 7 tablet (charges as fast as the stock charger), on iPhone 3gs and iPhone 4, on iPad mini, 3 and 4 and haven't had a hiccup. Even on an old dumb phone with a micro USB port.
I didn't realize the USB cable didn't come with it, but I didn't need it anyway- it charges great and is handy to have an extra charger around.
BalasHapusCharges devices lightning (no pun intended) fast. iPhone is charged to full in minutes. What else is there to say - you can replace all your chargers with this one. It works for all current apple products
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