I've lost my charger for the Ipad. Can I use something else or do I have to buy another one?

Perhaps your laptop trickles faster than mine does. I left my iPad on USB all night and it barely made a dent for my unit.

Actually, I know that........was just being nice.

Or plug it into any USB port on your computer. Some USB ports do not provide enough power to charge the iPad while the iPad is on so you may have to have the iPad off in these cases.

Me personally, I have my iPad attached to the USB hub on my Dell monitor. After syncing with iTunes, I just leave the iPad plugged in and I get 100% charge overnight, even though the Dell's USB port only supplies the USB minimum of 500mA.

rbrylawski wrote:

True, iPad will trickle charge on a USB port on most computers, but the OP should replace the charger for normal charging.

Debatable. I use USB charging almost exclusevly and only use the AC adapter when I travel. Since I connect to iTunes to sync my iPad daily, trickle charging is sufficient for me, so it could be for the OP as well, depending on usage.

I do agree that they should have the AC adapter for other reasons, particularly if they don't plan to charge every day. But "normal charging" is a YMMV thing. 🙂

You need the 10W charger. If you're near a Best Buy, an Apple Store, a full service AT&T or Verizon store, they'll stock replacement iPad chargers.

True, iPad will trickle charge on a USB port on most computers, but the OP should replace the charger for normal charging.

Not all USB ports are the same. You need USB 2 to charge at 5 v.