I understand that so that's why I purchased the USB 2.0 card (as USB 2.0 puts out greater power).

Originally Posted by pik0

Yep, need 10 watts. Most PC's don't put out that kind of power on their USB bus. Fortunately for you, the iPad is smart enough to detect this and doesn't clamp on the power. Otherwise, you might end up with blown or at least disabled USB circuits...

Piko

There are aftermarket chargers from people like Belkin that are about half the price of the OEM charger.

I plan to buy a second 10W charger, but until then am carrying stock charger back n forth daily.
All my PC's are windows so no higher juice available there...

Originally Posted by windycitycouple

I don't use the wall charger because I keep the wall charger at my office where I use the IPad the most and need a recharging option at home without having to spend another $30 purchasing a duplicate charger.

Originally Posted by col.bris

It sounds like a driver issue on the PC tower or a Low voltage USB i don't understand why you do not use wall charger that is supplied. The only time I can see using a computer to charge would be in a situation where I have no power available and using a laptop even then it would drain the battery on the laptop if left to long. I suspect you have a low voltage USB card as the ipad requires 10v. I also assume iPad connects ok and syncs

I went to the this site as soon as I bought my Ipad,I have a charger at home plus one in my travel pack. They are very cheap and they work fine. Not $30.OO,
iPhone 3g Accessories, iPod Car Kit, Chargers, Headset, iPhone 3g Cover, Speaker Retailer

Al.

Originally Posted by Al Rogers

Originally Posted by windycitycouple

I don't use the wall charger because I keep the wall charger at my office where I use the IPad the most and need a recharging option at home without having to spend another $30 purchasing a duplicate charger.

Originally Posted by col.bris

It sounds like a driver issue on the PC tower or a Low voltage USB i don't understand why you do not use wall charger that is supplied. The only time I can see using a computer to charge would be in a situation where I have no power available and using a laptop even then it would drain the battery on the laptop if left to long. I suspect you have a low voltage USB card as the ipad requires 10v. I also assume iPad connects ok and syncs

I went to the this site as soon as I bought my Ipad,I have a charger at home plus one in my travel pack. They are very cheap and they work fine. Not $30.OO,
iPhone 3g Accessories, iPod Car Kit, Chargers, Headset, iPhone 3g Cover, Speaker Retailer

Al.

Sorry,
I made a BOO BOO, that charger I bought was a 5Watt, and it was for my wifes Ipod,must have been a senior moment. SOooo Solly.