[ale] [OT] USB Charger

[James Baker]

On 06/15/2011 01:34 PM, Chris Fowler wrote:
> On Wed, 2011-06-15 at 13:28 -0400, Jim Kinney wrote:
>> this must have slammed amazon. I can't get the page to load in....
>>
> Here is one but with only 2 ports.  It gets good reviews.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/IPAD-2USB-High-Power-Adapter-Compatible/dp/B001QVHO38/ref=pd_sim_e_3
>
>
> The real issue is with the mifi.  You need a lot of power and you need a
> good cable.  Cheap Chinese cables that have small wire will cause a
> voltage drop at high current and will not charge the mifi!
>
> Chris
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Ale mailing list
> Ale at ale.org
> http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo/ale
> See JOBS, ANNOUNCE and SCHOOLS lists at
> http://mail.ale.org/mailman/listinfo
>
The USB Spec is 500mA per port.
That's why the 2A version has 4 ports.