Reviews for Apple 12W USB Power Adapter

The body of the charger is compact enough to fit into the outlet without hogging up the space that is needed for other neighboring plugs to fit properly in their place. The prong that connects to the lightning port of the iPad is symmetrical, making the user not have to ascertain which way it connects. Another minor pro would be that the color of the cord is white; allowing it to be very easy to see if when the cord slips accidentally behind or below furniture in a dark place that is surrounded with other dark cords. However the length of the cable is a little less than what I need when I am charging it and using my ipad at my desk. With all of this mind, it quite simply gets the job done.

162 of 209 people found this useful

I like this charger much better than the other one charges a lot faster only takes two and a half hours to full charge on my ipad mini

36 of 45 people found this useful

The adapter that came with my iPad disappeared and I was not going to keep charging it on the wall charger for my phone or on my mac. I broke down and purchased it and I am glad I did. I charge all my device with it cuts down on the charge time.

21 of 26 people found this useful

First of all, I bought this for my old 3GS I had to give life to. I was tired of charging it near my computer and needed a new source. This charger is made for the retina iPads and new iPhones/iPods that it requires it to push a little harder. So what does it do on old devices? It works a lot better than the 5W or 10W chargers... instant plus.

Second the size is great. It fits in the palm of my hand, and even though it is a little bigger than the 5W, does it really matter, the ac prongs can be tilted in a 90 degree angle, unlike the 5w charger.

And lastly, they both cost the same, and this one gives your device almost twice the speed of charging than the 5W, do yourself a favor and choose this one over all the other ones because it works with all of the iDevices Apple has ever made.*

16 of 20 people found this useful

No actual cord is included. You need a separate purchase.

The cords available are so short that they're barely functional to reach from my desk to the outlet. To use the iPad away from your desk while charging, plan on sitting on the floor near the outlet.

This product sorely needs an extension.
(The previous charger adapter that had an excellent three prong extension attached has been discontinued (duh!). I have one and it's so useful I wanted another. No luck.)

This product is another example of form over function and the misconception that minimalism equals simplicity.

26 of 41 people found this useful

I love this charger. My iDevices came with the 5W USB power adapter. i picked this up for the folding prongs. So glad I did. Everything charges so fast. Well worth $19 for the convenience. I plan to pick up an extra to keep in my car.

5 of 7 people found this useful

Bought this charger for my daughter's iPod. It failed in less than 2 weeks.

38 of 84 people found this useful

This does not contain the cord to attach to your iPad, and as such is completely useless. The description and Q&A on this website is ambiguous - but the cord is an additional cost. I ordered in confidence that it would "just work" like Apple products are supposed to.

31 of 119 people found this useful