charging cables etc, why do i need so many

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charging cables etc, why do i need so many

Hi chaps I have an ipad air 4th generation and an iphone se, it seems I need 2 adapters and cables for charging, in the old days one usb cable did the job for both bits of kit, I hope to go on holiday to Europe (I’m in uk) so will need another couple of mains adapters, seems like I’ll use my baggage allowance weight on cables and adapters ... no wireless charging on the ipad so that’s no help, anyone know how I can consolidate in some way (plus my wife has a samsung mobile so another variation) !

iPhone SE, 14

Posted on May 12, 2021 3:00 AM

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LD150

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May 12, 2021 4:58 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

Or there’s this

https://www.apple.com/uk/shop/product/HN8E2ZM/A/native-union-smart-charging-hub-pd?fnode=49774f12f9d9bdfff562a305c08d14511c6b58f79cb1882dc2cb499f21b0f1449bd58a26136b9e16610d9adb3289146327d1ec8bdd5b676b32fdccea2e66c3514cde48b08eb4fd41397bc69408deed2d0804ce6d7e23d2887484bcc5cfb396a01918b685105f0d4c263aa5cb80197f88

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May 12, 2021 3:03 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

iPhone SE and iPad use the same cable. iPad adapter can be used for charging iPhone.

You can fast charge your iPhone 8 and later up to 50 percent battery in around 30 minutes.1

Fast charging works when you use an Apple USB-C to Lightning cable and one of these adapters:

Apple 18W, 20W,2 29W, 30W, 61W, 87W, or 96W USB-C Power Adapter
A comparable third-party USB-C power adapter that supports USB Power Delivery (USB-PD)

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May 12, 2021 3:09 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

ROGER BURTON wrote:

anyone know how I can consolidate in some way (plus my wife has a samsung mobile so another variation) !

Power source adapters are also different across countries. USA, UK, India, Australia all follow different standards. Even Voltage varies 220 in some countries and 110 in some.

Why blame the charger alone.

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May 12, 2021 4:35 AM in response to SravanKrA

If like me you charge all three devices overnight (as you should) then you need 3 cables , 3 chargers, one 3-gang UK extension with a short cable from B&M and one UK to EU adapter. My standard travel kit for 2 iphones and an iPad.

If you can charge them sequentially you can get away with my first list.

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May 12, 2021 7:32 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

Thanks chaps, good of you all to take the time to help out a dolt ... I was being a little tongue in cheek, moaning about the number of cables/adapters need for just a few devices but with your help I now know I will be able to travel without having to pay excess baggage charges ... cheers !

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May 12, 2021 3:05 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

You need one lightning cable for the iPhone and the ipad,

one 5 watt charger and one uk to EU adapter plus one microusb for the droid.

You could get those into a sock.

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May 12, 2021 7:38 AM in response to ROGER BURTON

👍 I holiday in North Norfolk and take a Samsonite briefcase just for all the chargers, cables, ipad and ipod, earphones. 4 gang extension lead, shaver charger and toothbrush charger!

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