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12-20-2012 10:12 PM #1iPF Noob
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It's hit and miss with car chargers. Some supply enough power, others don't.
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It's likely because the iPad mini has a larger battery than the iPhone, requiring more power to charge properly than your car charger can supply. Your iPad will charge, but at a much slower rate.
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You need 5 watts to charge the mini. Less than that makes the charging time really looooooong.
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The issue is the amperage involved. iPhone can charge at an amperage as low as .25. The iPad Mini, if memory serves wants a minimum of .5 amperage. Your car stereo is probably putting out .4 amps or below to comply with the older USB 1.X and 2.0 standard.
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