Powergen 1A Combo Car and Travel Wall Charger for desgined for iPhones / iPods - White

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At 10 bucks, it's a nice travel solution for iPhone charging.

Both chargers are slow-pokes when used with iPad or non-Apple smartphones. Not designed for that (see Note 1).

Both charge my iPhone 4S at about the same speed as the Apple charger cube that came with the phone (1% per minute while in the 0-80% range).

PROs:

Nice price

Fast charging of iPhone, iPod

Slim, pocket-able, lightweight (AC: 1 oz; CAR: 1/2 oz)

AC: Doesn't block other outlets (see Note 2)

CAR: Blue status light shows charger is getting power

Feel, fit and finish are good

OKs:

Branded product. Amazon reviews apply to this exact item.

12 month warranty

1 Amp output. Charges iPad at about half speed.

No cable included

CAR: Length is 1.2" (sticks out about 3/8" to 1/2" from socket)

CAR: Not a very firm grip in socket (see Note 3).

CONs:

None so far

Disclosure -

The manufacturer gave me this product for review. I believe my review is impartial.

Notes -

Note 1: Apple products use their own rules to decide charging speed. A designed-for-Apple charger may be slow to charge non-Apple devices, and vice versa. Full-speed iPad charging requires a larger 2-Amp charger.

Note 2: Blocking other outlets. Seems like small thing, but it can be a hassle. Unplugging hotel room lamps, alarm clocks, etc. to charge your phone? Just say no (or carry an extension cord).

Note 3: Socket fit: It's a little on the loose side. When trying to remove a USB cable, you sometimes pull the whole charger out of the socket instead. Nice travel charger, but less than perfect for everyday use.

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