User profile for user: Ralph Landry1 Ralph Landry1 User level: Level 8 41,850 points Jan 23, 2011 10:51 AM in response to JG from York Welcome to the Apple Discussions. Most laptops, at least those more than a year old, do not have enough power through the USB port to support the charging needs of the iPad. Show more Less Reply Link
User profile for user: Demo Demo User level: Level 10 166,494 points Jan 23, 2011 11:01 AM in response to JG from York The iPad will charge when connected to a computer or a laptop if the correct requirements are met. It will charge but very slowly. The recommended way to charge is to use the power adapter that came with the iPad that plugs into a wall socket. This article talks about charging the battery in the iPad. See the section "Charging Tips" http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4060 This article talks about USB support and requirements for the iPad. http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1286 Show more Less Reply Link
User profile for user: Philly_Phan Philly_Phan User level: Level 7 20,707 points Jan 23, 2011 11:05 AM in response to JG from York This doc refers to the Mac but it should give you an idea of the limitations of USB ports. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4049 Show more Less Reply Link
User profile for user: JG from York JG from York Author User level: Level 1 0 points Jan 23, 2011 11:13 AM in response to JG from York Thank you for your time, your info is very useful. Kind regards Show more Less Reply Link