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MJS395 said:Hello, i have a first gen ipad and the charging cable with the brick is too short, is the apple 6ft charger cable my best bet? Or is there other options?
Thanks
Mitch
MJS395 said:Do the usb connectors decrese the power traveling through them or does the chrge time stay the same?
Do the usb connectors decrese the power traveling through them or does the chrge time stay the same?
Do the usb connectors decrese the power traveling through them or does the chrge time stay the same?
From my experience, an extension will increase charge time. It probably depends on the length and quality of the extension. For instance, I have a Griffin PowerBlock charger that's been tested as the fastest iPad charger by Wired or some such magazine. I also verified the charge time against the OEM iPad charger. When I used an extension with the PowerBlock, it took significantly longer to charge my iPad. So I stopped using the extender. I didn't bother looking for another that might've performed better.
A commercially available 110 V. or 220 V. extension cord is the best extension one can use. Any power loss will be negligable, other portable devices can be pluged in it, it may be the least costly, and can serve other uses around the house if needed.
I agree. They usually aren't as hi quality. As crappy as apple cords are they do the job.
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Do the usb connectors decrese the power traveling through them or does the chrge time stay the same?
From my experience, an extension will increase charge time. It probably depends on the length and quality of the extension. For instance, I have a Griffin PowerBlock charger that's been tested as the fastest iPad charger by Wired or some such magazine. I also verified the charge time against the OEM iPad charger. When I used an extension with the PowerBlock, it took significantly longer to charge my iPad. So I stopped using the extender. I didn't bother looking for another that might've performed better.
A commercially available 110 V. or 220 V. extension cord is the best extension one can use. Any power loss will be negligable, other portable devices can be pluged in it, it may be the least costly, and can serve other uses around the house if needed.