Point me to a replacement iPad2 charger?

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Point me to a replacement iPad2 charger?

I just got an iPad 2 (from Futureshop in Canada) which came with one of those cute little inch by inch cube-shaped chargers, like this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Adapter-Newest-Version-Packaging/dp/B00510E79Y/ref=d p_ob_title_ce

I plugged it in yesterday and *snap* - with the smell of burning plastic it was dead. The problem is, I'm in a remote area of the Philippines for two more months and I doubt Apple support is going to come to my rescue. However my friend is visiting from the States and could bring a replacement if I buy and have it shipped to him. So, what replacement charger should I buy?

The Apple Store doesn't even sell my cute little cube charger, just this one:

http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_ipad/ipad_accessories/power#m.manufac turer=apple

It looks like it needs a ground so that wouldn't work here, and not as convienient for travel. Is there a cheaper or better option on Amazon.com?

Thanks for your suggestions!

iPad 2, iOS 5

Posted on Nov 5, 2011 4:55 PM

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Answer 1

Nov 6, 2011 10:36 AM in response to sarahnorthway

You can get the standard charger, and then add this: http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B?afid=p228%7CGoogle&cid=AOS-US-SHOPIP -Google with it. The link is an international travel kit designed for iPads. A little costly but you'll be fully supported by Apple should anything go wrong.

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Answer 2

Dec 8, 2011 4:02 AM in response to sarahnorthway

I ended up buying this charger from Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004DHV84S/ref=oh_o00_s00_i01_details

It's about the same dimensions as the chunky one Apple sells, but only $13, comes with a cable and has both a 5w and a 10w port so you can charge an iPad and an iPhone at the same time. It works just fine so far, and for the price of the standard charger Apple sells I also got a universal ac wall adapter + charger and pack of 3 extra cables.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/9888002198/ref=oh_o00_s00_i02_details

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AOU0OW/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

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