Apple USB Power Adapter
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Based on 187 reviews
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Unreliable
Written by SL from West Orange
Dec 12, 2009
I agree with most of the reviews here. This adapter is very unreliable. I have to plug it in and out of my outlet several times before it works. I was wondering if I just wound up with a faulty adapter but after reading this review I see that it's just an unreliable product. For Apple I'm pretty disappointed.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Cheap
Written by SS from ESSEX JUNCTION
Nov 30, 2009
Broke within 2 weeks...The inside of the charger broke. Not happy with apple.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Not Great
Written by HS from Jenkins
Nov 30, 2009
I definitely just bought my iPhone last week and the USB Power Adapter hasn't worked since day one. Luckily I have my bulky, outdated USB Power Adapter from my old iPod Classic. Without, I would be unable to charge my new phone. You really dropped the ball Apple.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Would give 0 stars if I could!
Written by GL from Norcross
Nov 29, 2009
I bought a new 3Gs two weeks ago. The included charger did not work. I have now made two trips back to the ATT store and still do not have a working charger. I thought maybe I was going crazy until I read many of these reviews. At least I know I'm still sane. BUT I'm really mad because I STILL don't have a working charger--shame on you, Apple!!
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Apple USB Power Adapter
USB POWER ADAPTORS ARE GARBAGE
Written by BA from Dartmouth
Nov 27, 2009
I bought two iphones in August. In both cases these adaptors have simply stopped working. Believe me, I take insanely great care of my apple equipment. I still have a perfectly running Wallstreet laptop! Anyway, these adaptors are poorly made, and a rip-off at $35.00. Shame on you Apple.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Uncompible with 3GS?
Written by JC from Belleville
Nov 22, 2009
After being charged a couple of minutes, my 3GS always pops up "Charge not unsupported with this accessory", and 3GS stops charge. Reconnect 3GS with it, it starts charge, but repeats this message and stops again in a while. 3GS can only gets 4~5% charge every time. My 3GS is running 3.1.2 firmware.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Not reliable, I regret.
Written by JS from Mission
Nov 7, 2009
The adapter that came with my iphone rarely works. I was unable to use my iphone for four days while on holiday. I thought that the phone died. Upon my return home, the phone charged up using only the direct the USB to my desktop. I love the phone, but the power adapter needs work. Quite disappointing considering I bought the phone to use on my vacation :(
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Intermittent at best
Written by AW from San Jose
Nov 4, 2009
Got one with my 3gs. Seems to randomly decide whether or not it's going to charge the phone.
The same USB cables work fine when plugged into the PC.
Perhaps there is some sequence you must follow?18 of 21 people found this useful
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Holds a door open well
Written by JC from Southgate
Oct 31, 2009
Company I work for switched to i phones for a company phone. Phones are great but more than half of the chargers we got you have to mess with for ten to twenty mins before you can get them to charge. Charges right away with a computer.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Wow this stinks
Written by EW from Stratford
Oct 20, 2009
Yeah I just got an iPhone and this little thing does not work. I plug it in all working outlets and it just does not work. Really dissapointing considering news ones are 30 bucks
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Apple USB Power Adapter
does not charge
Written by MM from ATLANTA
Jul 21, 2009
My adaptor doesn't always accept a charge when I plug it in. When I use the USB (without it) with the computer and I have no problem. I've tested it on multiple wall jacks and used it with multiple USB adaptors but I always get the same result. Sometimes it takes 8-10 tries before I can pick up the charge or before I give up. Because it came with the phone, I can't return it. Any advice?
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Apple USB Power Adapter
New, ultra compact design
Written by SB from Milwaukee
Mar 10, 2009
Yes, it is ultra compact. I have two of the A1205 W005B050 adapters (the non-ultra compact? previous model). They used the same plugs/cords as the chargers for the laptops, so you could add a cord, or add a plug only (with the prongs foldable). This "new" design is much inferior to the old one, with not much space saved (the prongs are permanently out).
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Apple USB Power Adapter
Terrible product
Written by DB from Baltimore
Feb 15, 2009
I bought this charger and it died the same day. Terribly disappointing for an Apple product, and one that costs $30 at that.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
blew out 2 IPODS with charger
Written by MG from Indialantic
Feb 5, 2009
All i know is that as soon as I charged my ipod classic with the wall charger it will no longer take a charge and boot up. I sent back my ipod and got a replacement and it did the same thing with the replacement after using charger. Conclusion. Will not use this charger again.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
safety concern
Written by CS
Dec 30, 2008
This device is compact but the one that came with my iphone would only charge the phone SOMETIMES! Then it would become VERY HOT, even to the touch!! I was afraid that it would cause a fire or something. I took it back to ATT and they replaced it with another, which works fine. I love the size, but I think it could have been a bit more durable.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
It just died...
Written by MM from Austin
Dec 29, 2008
It was great when it worked but it just stopped working. Now I have to either pony-up another $30 or always charge through my computer.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
it broke!!
Written by MC from Pleasanton
Sep 10, 2008
i got this charger with my iphone 3g and one of the prongs snapped off in less than 2 weeks!
it made the charger and the wall outlet in my house completely useless!
but when it worked it was great.41 of 81 people found this useful
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Apple USB Power Adapter
easy come, easy go!
Written by MH from Los Angeles
Sep 8, 2008
Mine died after two weeks. And not being able to fold the prongs is a drag.
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Apple USB Power Adapter
no international plug support
Written by DO from South Pasadena
Jul 22, 2008
This plug is quite well designed as is, and works. Sure, it's a bit pricey, but hey. The much-bigger issues is the lack of international plug support. I would assume, being made introduced with, and shipped with iPhone 3G, a good amount of people will have to bring their phone outside the US. For that, you need the $29 USB charger - which is a much better value; it's almost as light, only slightly bigger, and it can take all international plugs Apple sells in a kit. This one, in my opinion, for people traveling, is pretty useless.
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