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Apple USB Power Adapter

Good quality but too expensive

Written by AL from Carnforth

Jul 19, 2008

This is a great product - small, unobtrusive, and well-made.

But it's twenty pounds you're never going to see again, so if you already have one it's a waste of money. It's a simple case of charging too much (no pun intended) for a product. If they were ten pounds I'd buy two more, but I'm not paying twenty for another one to use at work, much as I'd like the added convenience of another.

50 of 67 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Variable responses

Written by TB from Sunderland

Sep 13, 2008

1) This is expensive compared to other USB chargers.
2) My pieces fit together so loosely that I could not use a wall socket until I had added a paper-clip to jam the interlocking mechanism more firmly. I note that others have reported that their pieces fit together firmly - sounds as if it may be being sourced from different manufacturers - i.e sloppy quality control (irritating given the price).
3) I would have expected a range of adapters to come, rather than just the British fitting.
Overall, although useful (hence the second star), this particular product does the Apple image a diservice.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

I agree with GB's review

Written by EG from Bedford

Apr 15, 2008

I agree with GB's review. The two pieces of my adaptor do not fit together firmly so I cannot plug it into a wall socket.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Should come with the ipod

Written by MA from Romford

Feb 13, 2008

This is a necessary accessory for any ipod as charging by computer connection takes so long. Therefore, it should really be included in the box with the ipod at the time of purchase.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

GOOD but BAD

Written by TO from Lee-Green

Apr 16, 2008

i think it is a very good product, but why doesn't it come with the ipod itself, when i charge my ipod with my computer the USB always disconnets and the whole process takes hours and the only other way to chare it is to buy an ipod speaker and a good quality one is very expensive

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Why not international adaptor?

Written by PW from Sun City

Feb 20, 2008

I love this adaptor, but surely with such a portable device as iPod, a choice of plug configurations would be sensible. The UK (SEAsia is same) plug is SO-O-O huge compared to say a US or Australia/NZ plug. I'd like to be able to buy the other, smaller, plug configurations to go on the adaptor (like the product photo!!) to make it truly international travel-friendly. PWR

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Neat

Written by AW from stockport

Aug 24, 2008

Great design small and compact however should come with the ipod and is ridiculously over-priced !! hence the 3 star rating

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Great product, but £19!!

Written by KT from London

Feb 20, 2008

Fine plug, very useful product, but come on Apple, £19 is outregeous, gadgets such as this should be no more than £10.

39 of 47 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Limited options for the UK store

Written by FM from LONDON

Apr 22, 2009

Most of us agree that Apple accessories are a bit overpriced, so I wonder why Apple does not include this particular accessory with a US or European plug option. By doing this, one would be able to buy this particular accessory and reuse the endpoint with one's MacBook charger without having to dish out the 30 quid for the entire world adapter thingie.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Could be cheaper!

Written by DS from ROCHDALE

Feb 11, 2008

Works well.
Looks good.
Could be cheaper.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Fab but should come with the iPod by default

Written by SJ from Malton

Oct 10, 2008

This was the first accessory I ever bought for my iPod (4th Gen Nano). Just the thought of having to turn on my laptop with it's super slow start-up just to recharge my iPod stressed me out!

The power adaptor plugs straight into the mains power (3 pin plug) and connects to the same USB cable that came with your iPod. It comes with an additional cable which is great to have a spare.

I've found recharging with this adaptor is actually quicker than recharging through the USB port on the computer. It's also great to keep your iPod fully charged if you're using it connected to an external sound system or the TV.

Others have complained of their connections being loose, but mine fit snuggly with no worry of them falling out and the adaptor is robustly made.

I would have given this 5 stars if it weren't for the price. I feel, like others, this should come bundled with any iPod over £100 by defualt. It makes sense as there may not be a comuter to use to charge with, whereas this can be used at home, at work, at your friends house, hotel room, etc.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Essential Adapter

Written by JW from PETERLEE

Apr 25, 2008

This adapter should have been included with the iPod Touch and the cable could be a lot longer.

This adapter is essential if your away from a usb power capable device or you are tired of 'booting up' just to charge your iPod Touch.

Overall good solid construction and easy to use.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

must have

Written by SM from kinsale

Nov 21, 2008

this item should be included with the ipod package, it takes far to long to charge from pc. this is a must have item.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Make Life Easy

Written by DN from Washington

Jun 18, 2008

Got one so I could charge my ipod anywhere,and it does mean I have not got to mess around plugging into my Pc,so it does make life easy.
Two points, it should come with the ipod as standard, and £19 is OTT.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Who knows what GB means!

Written by SG from UTTOXETER

Mar 23, 2008

With regards to the previous review by GB - I haven't got a clue what they are on about. The product works fine with UK power sockets as the adaptor and plug clip securely together and cannot be separated without force - it's very similar to the power brick for the MacBook and iBook range.

The £19 is steep, especially as iPods previous to the 5th gen included one.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

What would we do without it...

Written by ME from Oxted

Jan 2, 2009

...We would sit by a computer while our iPod charges. This is a must have , but the cable could be longer.

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Very useful

Written by DH from Reading

Apr 19, 2009

I don't have a spare iPod cable so after a month in Europe my iPod classic died; I purchased the French version for EU25 which included a cable, power unit and adapter for France. The adapter fits my MacBook power supply so has a useful double value. The iPod was fully charged in an hour - very good!

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Apple USB Power Adapter

clunky and expensive

Written by RJ from London

Aug 25, 2008

The compact profile of the adaptor would be welcome - but is sacrificed when connected into a three pin UK plug - and some of the other larger world formats. The result is a clunky and awkward item. It works well though. But rather expensive.

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