Charging with a wrong charger

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Charging with a wrong charger

Just bought an iPad. I've had an iPhone for a while now. My question revolves around the chargers. I'm traveling right now and have kept chargers for each separate. I know the iPad charger is 10v. Is the iPhone the same? Can I use them interchangeably on both devices?

Thanks in advance for the answer.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.4), iPhone 4, iPod Classic, iPad

Posted on Oct 23, 2010 11:19 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 23, 2010 11:51 AM in response to Gr8fulted

Hey,

It's the same 30 pin charger so it should work fine. The iPad charges slowly via USB though so I would recommend a mains connection where possible.

Hope this helps,

Mike

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Philly_Phan

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Oct 23, 2010 12:56 PM in response to Gr8fulted

10W, not 10V.

You're better off using the iPad charger for everything. It won't hurt then other items.

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mde1

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Oct 27, 2010 9:59 PM in response to Gr8fulted

Yes, pick the iPad charger....but if you're in a jam, the iPhone charger will work too, it'll just take a little longer to charge up.

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Answer 4

Oct 28, 2010 3:53 AM in response to Gr8fulted

You can safely use either charger with either device. The iPad charger will charge either device much faster.

You can also use any of the several available USB chargers with the Apple cord and charge your devices. I travel a lot and like to travel light, so I use a single multi-USB charger to handle all my USB charging requirements. I use the I-chargers at home and leave them there so I don't leave them in a hotel somewhere.

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Answer 5

Philly_Phan

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Oct 28, 2010 3:57 AM in response to WiterHawk

My only gripe is that the two chargers appear to be identical. Yes, they are marked but the font size is tiny and the printing is a light gray (on white background(. After I confirmed which is which, I put paper labels on them.

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