Reviews for Apple 5W USB Power Adaptor

it charges

Albeit at a slower rate, this adapter also charges the iPad with the Retina Display. I feel that this is a big benefit, as one adapter can be used for a wide range of products. I gave it 4 stars because I feel (as others have also expressed) it is overpriced.

The iPhone is amazing, way better than a BlackBerry or Droid, but when it comes to basic peripherals, think outside the Apple Store. $19 for a power adaptor (that costs less than $1 to manufacture) is ridiculous, even one that produces a strong charge. Go with a reputable manufacturer like PowerGen or Belkin that specializes in chargers and cables. I recently bought a Belkin iPhone power adapter that charges just as fast as Apple's charger. It cost $11. Plus it came with a power cord. And the cord is way thicker and sturdier than the stylish but flimsy cord that Apple makes.

Why do the prongs not "fold down" into the body of the adaptor? Would be easier to carry around!

I got this adapter with my iPhone. As an adapter, it adapts. My iPhone 4 and iPad 2 both work with it no problem. No where in the description does it say "Comes with cable".

People if you didn't read the description and details it's your own fault what part of ADAPTER only ISN'T CLEAR....??
This is what is wrong with people today they don't bother reading the instructions then are frustrated at the product for not being what they thought learn from mistakes.. I did happily never again not read the fine print :)

This adaptor does the job if you are just charging the iPhone.

But the 12W charges the iPhone faster, is compatible with more devices (iPad), is cheaper and has the option to handle international Apple socket adaptors if you travel. Spend your money on the 12W.

I discovered that to make a phone call, the iphone 5 uses >5W of power. I had my phone plugged into the 5W adapter and was on a phone call and the battery died. For the same price go with the 12W adapter....

if you're not needing to be on a call, and just want to have it charge overnight or something then this is fine, but if you're expecting to be able to use your phone while plugged in (and not use the battery) then the 5W adapter isn't the one you want.

We've gone through 2 of these in a month. One worked for less than a week. Frustratingly useless.

i was very disappointed to learn that the charger does not include a cable.
what am i supposed to do with a charger and no cable?
a charger and cable i have a phone charger-no cable i got nothin'.