Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad 2
Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad 2
Product Information
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Overview
The Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad 2 charges, syncs, secures, and transports up to 30 iPad devices at a time. Building on award-winning cart designs, the PowerSync Cart for iPad lets you bring up to 30 devices to any room in your building, and keep them configured, synced, and updated with Apple Configurator or iTunes.
This new design features a 30-device power system designed for iPad, providing full 2.1A DC charging power to all iPad devices. Learn more at bretford.com/apple.
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Highlights
- Charge, sync, store, and secure up to 30 iPad devices.
- Maximum AC draw of 12 amps, while maintaining 2.1 amp DC power to each iPad.
- Includes a courtesy outlet, perfect for a MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, or AirPort Base Station.
- Ships fully assembled, including 30-pin dock connector cables.
- Top-mounted Charge Status LEDs show charging status for each group of 10 iPads.
- Rear panel charge LEDs display individual charging status.
- A single power cord and switch powers the entire cart.
- All-steel construction with non-toxic aluminum and graphite powder-coat finishes.
- The entire cart is listed to the UL 60950 standard.
- Compatible with iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini using an Apple Lightning to USB cable (separate purchase).
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Apple Recommends For
Any business, school, or organization that needs an organized and safe way to charge, sync, secure, and transport up to 30 iPad devices at a time. -
What's in the Box?
- Bretford PowerSync Cart for iPad 2
- USB to 30-pin dock connector cables (pre-installed)
- Two user-programmable combination locks
- Wall-mountable locking system for securing cart in a room
- Illustrated user guide
- Power cord (pre-installed)
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Tech Specs
- Height : Overall: 37 in./94 cm; iPad slot: 12 in./30 cm
- Width : Overall: 33 in./84 cm; iPad slot: 0.8 in./2 cm
- Depth : Overall: 24 in./61 cm; iPad slot: 9.5 in./24 cm
- Weight : Overall: 168 lb./76 kg (without iPads)
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System Requirements
Mac
- Use with iTunes requires a Mac running Mac OS X v10.6.8 or later, iTunes 10.7 or later
- Use with Apple Configurator requires a Mac running OS X v10.7.2 or later
- Installing paid apps with the Apple Configurator requires enrollment in the Volume Purchase Program (VPP) for Education or Business
- Use with iPad (4th generation) and iPad mini requires Apple Lightning to USB cables (separate purchase)
- iOS device activation requires an Internet connection
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Manufacturer Information
Part Number
- Mfr. Part Number : H3635LL/A
- UPC or EAN No. : 96633341207
Warranty
- Note : Products sold through this website that do not bear the Apple Brand name are serviced and supported exclusively by their manufacturers in accordance with terms and conditions packaged with the products. Apple's Limited Warranty does not apply to products that are not Apple-branded, even if packaged or sold with Apple products. Please contact the manufacturer directly for technical support and customer service.
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Warranty :
- 12 years on cart
- Two years on electrical components
Compatibility
iPad models
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iPad (1st generation)
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iPad 2 (2nd generation)
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iPad (3rd generation)
Ratings & Reviews
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Very Useful
We've used it for updating the OS software a number of times with no problems. It syncs all of the iPads simultaneously, both cont rary to what the last review says. We're hoping iOS5 clears up a lot of issues but the main thing is that you need a physical connection (USB) right now to put the wireless information and this has made that process very fast using the iPhone Configuation Utility. …
- Written by Dayne P from Cheshire
110 of 122 people found this useful
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A Powerful Tool but Very Expensive
I just used two of these carts to upgrade and sync 700+ iPads for a K-12 school deployment. The cart made the impossible possible by allowing us to update/image 60 iPads at once instead of having to do them one at a time. As far function these carts worked perfectly.
The Good:
- Allows charging, updating, syncing of up to 30 iPads at once
- Very well built, you won't have to worry about it falling apart
- Compact size for what it can store
The Bad:
- VERY expensive, almost to the point where K-12 education can't even consider using them for anything other than special use like I described above
- The cables could stand to be another 1/2" to 1" longer
- The 30 pin connectors aren't made as good as the ones that come with an ipad. Some can be hard to connect to an iPad and some have to be inserted just right to make a data connection
- Needs connection lights on the front since the 30-pin connectors have issues, have to walk around and look at the back to make sure all iPads are connected …- Written by Brad A from Scottsboro
79 of 84 people found this useful
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Inadequate Theft Prevention
We purchased one cart. The iPads fit nicely, but the USB cables were difficult to use easily and the cart’s design and constructio n is not good. A student showed us how they could steal iPads from the cart without the use of tools even when the cart doors were locked. I would not recommend this cart to be used in an educational setting. …
- Written by Paul V from East Meadow
60 of 70 people found this useful
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It works
I think my workplace has four of these carts now, they seem to work pretty well. Nicely made, moves around easily, cool status lig hts, gets the job done.
Positives
-30 iPads at once. Awesome.
-Charges them all independent of a computer
-Just 1 power cord
-Holds iPads securely
Negatives
-Man this things expensive.
-Build quality is good, but not $2600 good.
-Status lights are on the BACK of the unit.. against the wall (usually)
-Cords are thick and stiff, and fit loosely in the iPads …- Written by Daniel H from Molalla
27 of 30 people found this useful
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Inadequate Theft Prevention
We purchased one cart. The iPads fit nicely, but the USB cables were difficult to use easily and the cart’s design and constructio n is not good. A student showed us how they could steal iPads from the cart without the use of tools even when the cart doors were locked. I would not recommend this cart to be used in an educational setting. …
- Written by Paul V from East Meadow
60 of 70 people found this useful
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A Powerful Tool but Very Expensive
I just used two of these carts to upgrade and sync 700+ iPads for a K-12 school deployment. The cart made the impossible possible by allowing us to update/image 60 iPads at once instead of having to do them one at a time. As far function these carts worked perfectly.
The Good:
- Allows charging, updating, syncing of up to 30 iPads at once
- Very well built, you won't have to worry about it falling apart
- Compact size for what it can store
The Bad:
- VERY expensive, almost to the point where K-12 education can't even consider using them for anything other than special use like I described above
- The cables could stand to be another 1/2" to 1" longer
- The 30 pin connectors aren't made as good as the ones that come with an ipad. Some can be hard to connect to an iPad and some have to be inserted just right to make a data connection
- Needs connection lights on the front since the 30-pin connectors have issues, have to walk around and look at the back to make sure all iPads are connected …- Written by Brad A from Scottsboro
79 of 84 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Can I plug into wall outlet?
- Asked by Ann D from Southampton
- Mar 21, 2013
No answers yet
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Are these compatable with the new "iPads"
- Asked by Ellen L from Huntington
- Jan 17, 2013
Answer
The 4th gen ipads have had a connector design change that would not allow the 39 pin connectors to e ach ipad. It would require 30 $29 30 pin to lightning adaptors. That's $900 worth of adaptors in a $2600 device …
- Answered by Stephen G from Covington
- Jan 31, 2013
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I have a Bretford cart which holds 30 iPad2. Is there a cover available thin enough to fit inside the cart?
- Asked by Heather M from Goleta
- Oct 30, 2012
Answer
The otter box works for sure. Just without the front piece. Our school uses these in our bretford c art. …
- Answered by Rex P from Mesa
- Dec 19, 2012
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I need to know what type of wheels are on the PowerSync Cart.
- Asked by Rebecca B
- Sep 30, 2011
Answer
4 or 5 inch plastic swivel casters with a solid rubber tire (not filled with air). Two of the wheels have a break on them. …
- Answered by Daniel H from Molalla
- Nov 2, 2012
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Are the cables that are included replaceable by the user? Are they the standard 30-pin to USB?
- Asked by Audrey M from Eugene
- Oct 25, 2012
Answer
The PowerSync Cart for iPad currently comes pre-installed with 30-pin dock connector cables. These a re replaceable by the user in the event that they wish to add Lightning cables, for example. You should contact Bretford customer support if you need instructions, or assistance. …
- Answered by Huey N from Franklin Park
- Nov 20, 2012
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Are any of the Bretford power sync carts compatible with the new iPad mini? If so, how many do they hold?
- Asked by Peter W from La
- Nov 11, 2012
Answer
Yes, the current PowerSync Cart for iPad can support iPad mini (or iPad with Retina display) by addi ng the Lightning cables that come included with the devices. The capacity of the cart would remain the same at 30 devices. …
- Answered by Huey N from Franklin Park
- Nov 20, 2012
