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Originally Posted by elderboy02
OK. I got the iPad yesterday. Will the iPad2 dock allow me to bypass an electrical outlet? What I am trying to do is charge the iPad from my computer, and not use an electrical outlet.
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It will only charge via USB connection to the computer if 1) it is a newer USB 2 port (not older USB 1) and 2) the iPad is turned off. Even so it will charge much slower.
The USB port charges at a much lower rate than the 10 watt iPad charger.