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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 Luckily I have my bulky, outdated USB Power Adapter from my old iPod Classic.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.

32 of 39 people found this useful

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!!

29 of 36 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Yeah it works and its cool

Written by VC from Santa Barbara

Nov 27, 2009

So now i have both the new and the old and i would have to say that i very much so like the new ipod charger!!!!!!!

6 of 8 people found this useful

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.

10 of 12 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Awesome

Written by ML

Nov 26, 2009

Tiny, you can bring it with you anywhere...simply perfect

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Apple USB Power Adapter

Pretty good, old one was better.

Written by MD from Hesperia

Nov 25, 2009

I got this one a couple of days ago and I have to say the older one is better. I got the bigger white one for Easter a couple of years ago and it has withstood a lot of travel and abuse. My favorite feature of the older one is the prongs folding in so they don't break off during travel, and it worries me, since the prongs on the new one don't fold, that they might break off when I'm traveling and its bouncing around my duffel bag.
Overall, I would recommend this one, simply because you can't get the other one anymore, and it does do its job.

14 of 17 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

The second one works great!

Written by BB from TRAVELERS REST

Nov 22, 2009

The first one I had was too loose in all the electrical outlets I tried and would not charge my iPhone. I do give Apple 5 stars in customer support though. With a few clicks of a mouse the new one was on it's way.

10 of 13 people found this useful

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.

13 of 22 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Apple USB Adaptor

Written by RT from Moreno Valley

Nov 19, 2009

I have a problem with the adapter working in every electrical outlet.

20 of 32 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Stopped working within 1 wk

Written by EN from Bethesda

Nov 18, 2009

I got this adapter with my new Iphone and after using it 2x, it will no longer charge my phone. If this product is so unreliable, the cost of $29 for constant replacements is very expensive, esp since this is the only AC adapter available for the phone

12 of 18 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Good Item, Bad Price

Written by BF

Nov 13, 2009

I got my adapter for free as a gift and it works all around my house, it so much better than having to go through the hassle of connecting it to the computer to charge it. Unfortunately, the price is too high if I hadn't gotten it for free I definitely would not have bought it. Thats the reason for only 3 stars

25 of 32 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

problem charging the phone

Written by AL from Miramar

Nov 11, 2009

I find it very frustating when I need to charge my phone and it takes at least a 1/2hr to 45 mins searching
which outlet it wants to work with. When I connect the adapter to an AC outlet, the phone does not charge.
I have to move around the adapter many times before I am able to find the right position to charge the phone.

21 of 31 people found this useful

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

Tempramental

Written by PW from Stamford

Nov 5, 2009

Seem to be having major issues getting this to work. It is very tempramental - doesn't work in certain sockets and then works in others. Don't like it at all.

29 of 33 people found this useful

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?

17 of 20 people found this useful

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.

20 of 25 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Need 2 more feet to the cable cord at least!!!

Written by AI from Gaithersburg

Oct 27, 2009

It says it is 4 feet long. Feels like 2 feet. Sometimes I just wanna lay in bed plugged in using the usb power adapter and it is waaaaaay too short. Other iPhone people have said the same thing. I'm on here looking for a longer one. Mine already looks ready to break. And OMG 30 dollars for this? Maybe I'm thinking too Walmart or something. Seems too expensive but what do I know. I'm so in love with iPhone 3GS I try to overlook the shortcomings

13 of 20 people found this useful

Apple USB Power Adapter

Looks great but doesn't work that way

Written by WS from Arlington

Oct 26, 2009

Just received two brand new I-Phones 3GS for my wife and me. Have not found out how the chargers work yet. Sometimes they charge, sometimes they don't. You have to unplug and re-plug them several times from the power outlet before they start working, and they do that on all power outlets in the house.

24 of 36 people found this useful