Are chargers universal?

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Are chargers universal?

I am going to Vegas this weekend and am bringing my iPhone charger. I want to bring my iPod classic for the car and wanted to know if I can use the same charger for the iPhone and the iPod.

iMac/iBook G4, Mac OS X (10.5)

Posted on Aug 2, 2008 11:01 AM

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Answer 1

Aug 2, 2008 11:02 AM in response to ireadcomics

Yes you can. But you can't always use iPod chargers for the iPhone.
If it works with your iPhone, it will work fine with your iPod.

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Answer 2

Aug 2, 2008 11:02 AM in response to ireadcomics

I believe as long as its USB.

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Nathan C

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Aug 2, 2008 11:05 AM in response to ireadcomics

ireadcomics,

If the charger uses the USB power pins, then it will work with the iPhone 3G.

If it uses the Firewire pin it will work on current iPod models or the original iPhone. In 2005 the iPod line stopped being able to sync via Firewire, but could still charge.

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

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ireadcomics Author

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Aug 2, 2008 11:08 AM in response to Nathan C

Yes, my iPod classic (the newer model) uses a USB charger. But the base is a bit longer and has the buttons on the side for easy removal from the iPod. Personally I like it better because I don't have to force the charger in like I would the iPhone's.

I will also be bringing the wall adapter. Do you there will be any issues charging the iPod with the iPhone USB wall adapter?

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Answer 5

Aug 2, 2008 12:25 PM in response to ireadcomics

You will be fine using your Phone charger with your iPod. Why are you bringing both knowing the iPhone has iPod capabilities?

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xjman349

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Aug 2, 2008 12:29 PM in response to Peter K. Grether

Maybe he wants more than 16g of music. Maybe he wants to watch a lot of videos. I take my iPod and my iPhone when I travel. Why not.

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Aug 2, 2008 12:32 PM in response to xjman349

xjman349 wrote:
Maybe he wants more than 16g of music. Maybe he wants to watch a lot of videos. I take my iPod and my iPhone when I travel. Why not.

I didn't say "why not". I just asked the OP why.

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xjman349

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Aug 2, 2008 12:34 PM in response to Peter K. Grether

And I am just assuming it has to do with one of my responses. Why ask if you know the answer?

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Aug 2, 2008 12:36 PM in response to xjman349

I asked him, not you. I don't care about your opinion.

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ireadcomics Author

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Aug 2, 2008 12:38 PM in response to Peter K. Grether

Well from LA to Vegas is about a 4 hour drive. I would rather not use the iPhone battery for the sake of playing music. With the classic I pop in the auxiliary cable and have my whole 80gb library in the car.

When I'm at work or some other outing I use the iPhone for music, but it's nice to have everything I own music wise on long car trips without having to fear my phone dying should something happen.

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Nathan C

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Aug 2, 2008 12:41 PM in response to ireadcomics

ireadcomics,

The iPod cable will work to charge. Whether it is USB or Firewire depends on the car adapter. Some use their own dock cable, and use the Firewire pins to provide power, not the USB pins in the dock connector.

After my 1 year old managed to get the iPhone USB to Dock Connector cable in his mouth, I have been using the iPod cable that came with my iPod Video, which also has the buttons to release the cable.

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

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Answer 12

Aug 2, 2008 12:45 PM in response to ireadcomics

Thanks ireadcomics,

I have a charger in my car hooked up to my iPhone when I drive to LV. Makes sense. I thought if flying you want to travel light these days.

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ireadcomics Author

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Aug 2, 2008 1:52 PM in response to Peter K. Grether

I agree. I don't have a car charger and if I was flying it would be an easy choice =)

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ireadcomics Author

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Aug 7, 2008 3:35 PM in response to Nathan C

Was it a 3G iPhone? I heard they are different.

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Nathan C

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Aug 8, 2008 7:11 AM in response to ireadcomics

ireadcomics,

I have synced an iPhone 3G with an USB cable that came with an iPod Video. In fact if you order a replacement USB to Dock Connector cable from the Apple Store you will get the same one that comes with either of the iPhone models.

The difference between the iPhone 3G and others is not related to USB syncing, it is related to charging.

The iPhone 3G will not charge from firewire.

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

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