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    Charging an Ipad with Vaoi AC Adapter USB?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mporange, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    Somewhat random question:

    Do the USB ports on the Vaio AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V51) have high enough output to support charging an iPad?

    Thanks in advance folks!
     
    mporange, Jun 5, 2012
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  2. Sick Nick

    Sick Nick Notebook Consultant

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    They are 1.5A so if that is enough for your iPad it should be fine. It's already 3 times higher compared to a normal USB port on a VAIO (or mac).
     
    Sick Nick, Jun 6, 2012
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  3. CarterTG

    CarterTG Notebook Guru

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    The iPad came with a 10watt charger, so that's presumably the optimum power requirement for fast charging.

    An article on Wired indicates 1.5Amps from a USB will do the job, but I wouldn't expect fast charge mode out of it. (1.5Amps x 5volts = 7.5Watts ?)

    Apple's iPad Power Needs Cause Confusion | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
     
    CarterTG, Jun 6, 2012
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  4. mporange

    mporange Notebook Guru

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    Thanks guys :)


    Sent from my generic electronic device using some lines of code and waves and stuff.
     
    mporange, Jun 6, 2012
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