Recharging my Ipad in the USA
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Recharging my Ipad in the USA
I'm travelling to the US for three weeks in September, and ALL my itineraries etc are stored on my IPAD. I will of course take some hard copies for emergencies. I have been told that I can plug the cord I have straight in to the US plug. No adaptor needed. Has this been the experience of other travellers? It will be just soo inconvenient if this information is not correct!
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Where are you from? Electrical outlets in US accomodate 2 flat prongs, aligned in the same direction - up/down.
Even if not - what would be so inconvenient? You just bring a simple adaptor - travelers do that all the time.
Even if not - what would be so inconvenient? You just bring a simple adaptor - travelers do that all the time.
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iPad will charge on either 120 or 220. The only issue is the plug. It needs to fit the outlets here which look like this:
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwBA&dur=217
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=...9QEwBA&dur=217
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The voltage doesn't matter - the iPad charger is dual voltage.
But now I need clarification - don't you have the charger/plug that came w/ your iPad? If so you'd use that and just need an inexpensive adapter plug.
But now I need clarification - don't you have the charger/plug that came w/ your iPad? If so you'd use that and just need an inexpensive adapter plug.
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Thanks. I can now see I only need to buy a cheap adaptor to fit the Us socket and I can plug my ipad into that if its dual voltage.
Thank you again. I appreciate your help very much.
Thank you again. I appreciate your help very much.
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You're right, they're pretty cheap. We bought ours security side at the airport -- they had adapters for every conceivable destination. Less than $10 US.
Also you may find some hotels have charging stations for iProducts in the room. This is becoming increasingly common.
Also you may find some hotels have charging stations for iProducts in the room. This is becoming increasingly common.
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Just be sure to use the Apple white 'brick' charger, or you can fry your iPad without it. Do not plug it in to another transformer, either. Just use the original cable and brick, with a plug adaptor. That's all you need.
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