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    USB PowerShare (USB/eSATA port) output?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by leadeater, Feb 1, 2013.

  1. leadeater

    leadeater Newbie

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    What exatcly is the power output for the PowerShare USB/eSATA charging port? Is it higher than the other ports? Basically, is it 1A or 2.1A? I just bought a Just Mobile Gum Max battery pack and wondered if I could charge it using this port instead of stealing my dads iPad 10w 2.1A wall power adapter. The Gum Max needs 2.1A.
     
    leadeater, Feb 1, 2013
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    radji Farewell, Solenya...

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    Definitely more than 1A. I can run my optical drive (power and data) using the eSATAp port. And my ODD says it takes 1.6A.
     
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    DDDenniZZZ Notebook Deity

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    I'd say 1-1.5A definitely isnt 2A as it will fail to charge an iPad.
     
    DDDenniZZZ, Feb 1, 2013
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    Thanks guys... I actually tried to charge the Gum Max with it, and I did see progress, but I interrupted it half way through and used the iPad adapter instead in case I "hurt" the Gum.
     
    leadeater, Feb 2, 2013
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