can the camera connection kit be used for charging the ipad?

sark666 · 11-27-2010, 04:34 PM

I don't have an ipad yet and considering purchasing one. There are things that bug me about apple and a big one is proprietary ports. I've read to get a usb port you can use the camera connection adapter, but can this be used to charge the ipad itself when plugged into a computer with the adapter?

I might stay at friends out of the city from time to time, and it's annoying to know I will need to bring (or buy a second) adapter to charge the device.

Dylrob · 11-27-2010, 05:49 PM

No. The adapter provides a USB [A] host. You cannot connect a USB host to another USB host (eg. your computer).... at least not without a special cable. Also a USB host can only supply power, not draw it.

clockworkzombie · 11-27-2010, 06:26 PM

If you plug the ipad into a standard USB charger such as for the iPhone or direct computer connection the power output is not great enough to charge it whilst the screen is active.

You will notice in the upper right it says not charging. Once you turn off the display the unit will slowly charge, you can test this by connecting it to your computer and leaving it overnight then checking the charge difference in the morning.

The latest Macintosh computers will have one high power USB port that will charge the unit. Some other manufacturers also use high power USB for external DVD burners for laptops. I have read that Dell and Acer both do this.

The dock connector is proprietary but it is also ubiquitous. When traveling, if you need a cable you will always be able to find one, unlike some weird mobile phone charge cables that are USB but only fit the one phone & some cameras do this too.

sark666 · 11-27-2010, 10:49 PM

I wouldn't go so far as to call it ubiquitous. I know no one who has one, (but yet they all various usb cables for various sizes) so I would always need the cable with me which is annoying.

But thank you for clarifying that. I thought maybe with the adapter (which is more portable) I could have charged anywhere.

clockworkzombie · 11-28-2010, 12:44 AM

The iPad ships with a power adapter and USB cable. It does not ship with earphones.

The power adapter is quite small and will easily fit in a carry bag whilst travelling and can be used for almost all the other ipods and iphones.

The power adapter is also universal, it handles 110-240v all you need is a suitable power cable or plug adapter for wherever you are.

menevets · 11-28-2010, 06:36 AM

I've uploaded almost a thousand photos several times in one sitting using the camera connection kit and transferring photos doesn't seem to use up too much battery life.

sark666 · 11-28-2010, 11:49 AM

Thanks for your replies. I've just gotten used to being able to use any old usb cable with devices. Case in point, I was staying at a friends for a long weekend, and my kobo died. He had mini usb and charged it overnight and was good for reading on the way home. Same with a bb, or pretty much any portable device.

I get the vibe you guys are defending apples choices but there is no reason for proprietary cables in this day and age.

Dylrob · 11-28-2010, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sark666

Thanks for your replies. I've just gotten used to being able to use any old usb cable with devices. Case in point, I was staying at a friends for a long weekend, and my kobo died. He had mini usb and charged it overnight and was good for reading on the way home. Same with a bb, or pretty much any portable device.

I get the vibe you guys are defending apples choices but there is no reason for proprietary cables in this day and age.

If Apple adopted any standard connector it would be PDMI. A USB slave isn't remotely as versatile as the Dock connector.

sark666 · 11-29-2010, 09:04 PM

You won't get any argument that usb has it's shortcomings, you could even say it's crap, but it's universal crap.

Stuart727 · 02-16-2011, 02:36 PM

I came across this thread when I began looking for a way to use a standard USB cable to charge my iPad. I had two reasons for wanting to do this. 1) I wanted to leave my iPad cable where I use it at home, so I didn't need to pack it up and unpack it when I travel. 2) I wanted to cut down on cable bulk in my luggage.

Like sark666, I had hopes for the camera connector. When I found that it wasn't suitable, I continued searching until I found this:

http://www.podgizmo.com/products/125...c-adapter.aspx

Amazon also sells a retractable sync cable for a little higher price.

With either, you still need a USB power source, but those are pretty easy to come by.

11-27-2010, 04:34 PM	#1
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	can the camera connection kit be used for charging the ipad? I don't have an ipad yet and considering purchasing one. There are things that bug me about apple and a big one is proprietary ports. I've read to get a usb port you can use the camera connection adapter, but can this be used to charge the ipad itself when plugged into a computer with the adapter? I might stay at friends out of the city from time to time, and it's annoying to know I will need to bring (or buy a second) adapter to charge the device.

02-16-2011, 02:36 PM	#10
Stuart727 Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: iPad, Kindle	This may be what you're looking for. I came across this thread when I began looking for a way to use a standard USB cable to charge my iPad. I had two reasons for wanting to do this. 1) I wanted to leave my iPad cable where I use it at home, so I didn't need to pack it up and unpack it when I travel. 2) I wanted to cut down on cable bulk in my luggage. Like sark666, I had hopes for the camera connector. When I found that it wasn't suitable, I continued searching until I found this: http://www.podgizmo.com/products/125...c-adapter.aspx Amazon also sells a retractable sync cable for a little higher price. With either, you still need a USB power source, but those are pretty easy to come by. Last edited by Stuart727; 02-16-2011 at 02:37 PM. Reason: trying to make the link work

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11-27-2010, 05:49 PM	#2
Dylrob Murderous Mustela Posts: 10,141 Karma: 47366760 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The other land of schnitzel and beer Device: iPad M1 Pro, Kindle Paperwhite	No. The adapter provides a USB [A] host. You cannot connect a USB host to another USB host (eg. your computer).... at least not without a special cable. Also a USB host can only supply power, not draw it.

11-27-2010, 06:26 PM	#3
clockworkzombie Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 11962 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Queensland Device: iPad	If you plug the ipad into a standard USB charger such as for the iPhone or direct computer connection the power output is not great enough to charge it whilst the screen is active. You will notice in the upper right it says not charging. Once you turn off the display the unit will slowly charge, you can test this by connecting it to your computer and leaving it overnight then checking the charge difference in the morning. The latest Macintosh computers will have one high power USB port that will charge the unit. Some other manufacturers also use high power USB for external DVD burners for laptops. I have read that Dell and Acer both do this. The dock connector is proprietary but it is also ubiquitous. When traveling, if you need a cable you will always be able to find one, unlike some weird mobile phone charge cables that are USB but only fit the one phone & some cameras do this too.

11-27-2010, 10:49 PM	#4
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	I wouldn't go so far as to call it ubiquitous. I know no one who has one, (but yet they all various usb cables for various sizes) so I would always need the cable with me which is annoying. But thank you for clarifying that. I thought maybe with the adapter (which is more portable) I could have charged anywhere.

11-28-2010, 12:44 AM	#5
clockworkzombie Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 11962 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Central Queensland Device: iPad	The iPad ships with a power adapter and USB cable. It does not ship with earphones. The power adapter is quite small and will easily fit in a carry bag whilst travelling and can be used for almost all the other ipods and iphones. The power adapter is also universal, it handles 110-240v all you need is a suitable power cable or plug adapter for wherever you are.

11-28-2010, 06:36 AM	#6
menevets Connoisseur Posts: 88 Karma: 750010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Device: PRS-300/Kindle 4 basic/iPad/iPod Touch/iPhone/Nexus 7	I've uploaded almost a thousand photos several times in one sitting using the camera connection kit and transferring photos doesn't seem to use up too much battery life.

11-28-2010, 11:49 AM	#7
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	Thanks for your replies. I've just gotten used to being able to use any old usb cable with devices. Case in point, I was staying at a friends for a long weekend, and my kobo died. He had mini usb and charged it overnight and was good for reading on the way home. Same with a bb, or pretty much any portable device. I get the vibe you guys are defending apples choices but there is no reason for proprietary cables in this day and age.

11-29-2010, 09:04 PM	#9
sark666 Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: colognesbook	You won't get any argument that usb has it's shortcomings, you could even say it's crap, but it's universal crap.

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