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Old 01-28-2010, 03:12 PM   #534
freecia
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Device: kindle 3 3g+wifi, kindle 2, kindle 1
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Originally Posted by scottjl View Post
it uses the standard ipod sync cable. which you can find anywhere. i'd hardly call it "proprietary" any more. i am surprised they didn't go with mini-usb as it's the new standard for cell phones, but this isn't a phone. it also means that many existing docks/fm tuners/chargers stand a chance of working with the ipad without modification. again, other than the firewire ipods (still have my 5g and still working fine) and shuffles all ipod/phone/touches have used this connector. hell they sell charger cables in my supermarket with this connector!
Specs say iPad uses/comes with a 10W power adapter. The iPhone chargers use 1A*5V= 5W http://www.edho.com/power/ Not sure if a new slew of chargers will be necessary or not. It would be nice to be able to share the cables, at least. Even if they tend to split at the input to the connector (free replacements under warranty helps) ...
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