Quick charge you IPad, IPhone and IPod from any computer with the NEW USB Driver from ASUS.
I've installed it on five computers and it works great!

When installed the USB port will detect if the IPad, IPhone or IPod is connected and provide the power it needs to charge like magic.

Get it here: ASUS Ai Charger - Quick charge your iPod, iPhone and even iPad!

I have a 2007 MacBook Pro which does not charge my iPad. I assume these drivers are windows only?

Thanks for this. Have an Asus P5KC MB so definately relevant.

Duly dl'ed and installed.

Will try this in the morning. If this works, I nominate you for post of the year...

Have an ASUS mobo so no reason to think it won't. Awesome..

Any idea if it will work with an Asus netbook? I have a fairly new eee1005ha (atom 280cpu). Thanks for any info!

works with mostly ALL computers

More information in this thread from the news section:

http://www.ipadforums.net/apple-ipa...ers-updating-drivers-allow-ipad-charging.html

And this thread:

http://www.ipadforums.net/ipad-general-discussions/4278-usb-upgrade-anyone-tried.html

I've done it and it works. It does not match the wall charger charge-speed but increases charging dramatically.

It was released by the manufacturers for Asus, MSI and Gigabyte. Anyone else is probably at your-own-risk type of thing.

This is the link

Quick charge your iPod, iPhone and even iPad!

With the exclusive ASUS Ai Charger, ALL of your motherboards, and desktops become universal chargers for your iPod, iPhone and now, the new iPad. Ai Charger turns ANY PC into a flexible power-up station for popular Apple devices through a simple USB connector, extending their usability and benefit in every lifestyle. Charging goes up to 50% faster and smoother while you do your work or have fun – whether at home or on the go.
The Ai Charger software is available for a variety of chipsets and motherboards from ASUS as well as ALL desktops, so just click “download now” and prepare for even more enjoyment!



WORKS WITH ALL COMPUTERS NOT JUST "ASUS"

I've got an Asus motherboard on my Windows box, did a bios update and it now charges iPad through USB. Also noted, their software add says "all motherboards" anyone without an Asus MB,, hurry up and try this,, curious minds want to know...

Thanks for the tip!!

I use all Gigabyte boards.

Updated to the latest bios (only do this if you know what you are doing)
Downloaded and installed on-off charge from Gigabyte
http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/microsite/185/on-off-charge.htm


Works perfect.
iPad is charging via USB while I am using it!!

It's funny how I missed those "any"s when they were typed smaller!

It works

It works on my acer computer at lest the Ipad says it is charging '

Thanks for the link. You have my vote for post of the year.

It still charges slowly, but surprisingly it actually works on my PC laptop . I'm wondering if there are any side effects though....PC did seem to start up slower.

I installed it on my newer HP. Didnt prompt for MB type.Worked on my ipad for about 5 secs when I got a blue(memory dump)screen. Happened with every reboot until uninstalled. I'll go with the trickle.

Thanks for the tip

painless and fast too!!
now i can plug it in for charging within arms reach

Most computers do charge ipad, albeit slowly, when the screen is off but I wonder how faster it charges.

My unofficial tests:

Wall Charger: 1% per minute
Updated USB: 1% every 5 minutes
Old USB speed: 1% every 15 minutes

AFAIK, this AI Charger program sits in the tray awaiting the connection of any apple device. When you plug one in, it will send 1.2 amps through that USB port instead of the standard 500mA, thus allowing your iPad to be charged

I don't know about the long term affects of delivering this much power through a USB port though..

I was also wondering about the long term effects of sending more power through the USB ports on some lower end motherboards not designed for such power requirements, and also if extra heat will be produced