Apple Chargers January 12, 2019, 01:14:25 pm I am still relatively new to Apple products and have a question about the chargers. Just upgraded from the old 5C to a 6S phone which uses the same charger. However, I just purchased a new iPad which has a different charger. Can I use these two chargers interchangeably on the phone and the iPad?
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #1 – January 12, 2019, 01:43:42 pm Yes, if both chargers have a "lightning" connector to plug into the phone and the tablet, which it appears that they do. The difference between the two chargers looks to be just in the size of the AC connection. I have two chargers that look just like these; both work on my iPhone 6 and old iPad mini.Others will correct this if inaccurate.
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #2 – January 12, 2019, 01:44:46 pm Yes, but they are not equivalent. The phone will charge fine with either, but the ipad will charge much more slowly with the phone charger. Unless you're plugged into the shore power most of the time, invest in a 12v adapter that will also charge the ipad. This is one example, but you can find them cheaper elsewhere:Belkin Car Charger (2.4A/12W) with Detachable Lightning Cable - AppleRich'03 MB in NC 1 Likes
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #3 – January 12, 2019, 03:00:52 pm I’ve had good luck with this 12v charger. I like the higher amperage (4.8Amp), two plug/device capability and the voltage read-out. It also seems to be well made. Amazon.com: Car Charger, Ainope 4.8A Car Charger Adapter Metal Dual USB Car... 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #4 – January 12, 2019, 07:07:44 pm To add to what's been said: look for a charger that is rated at least 2 amps or 10 watts. That's what the iPad wants to see in order to charge at a normal rate. The phone needs less power, which is why its Apple charger is smaller.In general, unless you're plugged into shore power, it's best to use a 12V charger such as those recommended by Rich and WhiteElk. They are more efficient than using Apple's 120 VAC chargers plus an inverter.While we're on the subject, those with newer MacBook laptops that use USB-C chargers have fewer choices for 12 V operation, because of the higher power required by a laptop. I've tried a number of adapters over the years, and have settled on this GearMo 75 W 12 V adapter. It does a fine job of charging my MacBook Pro via USB-C, and simultaneously charges my iPad Mini via its standard US port. In fact, it has enough power to charge the MacBook while I'm using it - something not all chargers can do. 2 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #5 – January 12, 2019, 07:58:13 pm Thanks for all your responses. Just wanted to make sure I didn’t blow anything up!
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #6 – January 12, 2019, 09:36:12 pm I appreciate this thread. The MacBook Pro I bought reconditioned from the MicroCenter in Overland Park (KC metro) has a magnetic power connection--sometimes the light is green; sometimes orange...I'm in the dark . I've just been plugging it into the inverter the TV is powered off of, but would rather use the 12v next to the flip-up table where I sit with the computer. The little independent computer repair place sold me an Apple adapter cord that they said would work--it had what looked like a 12v plug, but no joy, & when I read on the packaging, it said it was an "airplane adapter"; the computer place had no idea why it wouldn't work, but at least gave my money back. Would one of the adapters mentioned above work? Also, I've had the original cord repaired once (despite efforts to be gentle & only disconnect by pulling the plug itself from the side of the machine, it developed a short in the line right at the plug & the local place didn't think it had enough length to repair in the first place). I went to the Genius Bar at the Apple store in the City with some questions a couple of years ago & they were pretty peremptory, basically letting me know I had a dinosaur beyond the age when they give assistance. If this cord dies again, where would y'all suggest I get a replacement?On a separate note: Ten inches of snow in north Missouri from 5:30 last night thru mid-afternoon today--glad I finally got LDy Lulubelle nestled into her barn yesterday afternoon, otherwise she'd be looking like the banner photo. DirectTV outage from middle of the network news yesterday; finally got someone at the company a little while ago & they said go clean snow off the dish (fortunately I didn't have it installed on the roof, so no ladder-climbing)...ten inches doesn't look so bad from inside, but it's dang near knee-deep on a short person wading through it. Hope the rest of y'all are warm & cozy.Lynne 3 Likes
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #7 – January 12, 2019, 10:16:44 pm That type of charger has what is called a mag-safe adapter. Green means the battery is charged; orange means it is charging.Newer MacBooks use a USB-C charger, which is the type Andy is talking about.I use the inverter to charge my laptop with a mag-safe adapter. There are 12v solutions for mag-safe chargers, but I don’t have any experience with them. Be aware that there is more than one type of mag-safe adapter as well. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201700The good news is that mag-safe chargers have been around for awhile and are on their way to being depreciated. This means you can probably get a charger for substantially less than you could have when the laptop was new. Rich‘03 MB in NC 2 Likes
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #8 – January 13, 2019, 01:21:12 pm This BatPower 120W 12V charger comes with cables for MagSafe, MagSafe 2, and USB-C, and can also be used to power standard USB devices. I haven't tried it, but it should work with your older MacBook, no matter which variety of MagSafe connector it has. 3 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #9 – January 14, 2019, 10:37:57 pm "I've had the original cord repaired once (despite efforts to be gentle & only disconnect by pulling the plug itself from the side of the machine, it developed a short in the line right at the plug"Many of Apple's cords, especially the older ones, have lacked adequate strain and flex relief, which can result in the kind of failure you describe. If the cord hasn't permanently failed, one way to treat the problem is to build up a tapered collar around that section of cord, using Sugru, a moldable silicone rubber that has myriad uses for repairing and enhancing things. Sugru can be worked like clay, and then sets up in a few hours to something like hard rubber. 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Apple Chargers Reply #10 – January 15, 2019, 02:26:12 am Thx, Andy! That looks really helpful. To paraphrase Nemo's forgetful friend Dorie, I just keep learning...learning....learning... I hated going to the hardware store with my dad when I was a kid--boring! Now I love the Wizards of Westlake's (our local Ace place)--so much cool stuff I never knew I needed...Lynne 1 Likes
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