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★★★★★
High quality, intelligent charger handles multiple devices including iPads - great for travel
I travel a lot, both by myself and personally with my family, and we carry lots of "gadgets" with us when we travel, so I'm rather obsessed with bringing along just the right amount of gear to support us when I am/we are away from home. Chargers like this iClever charger allows me to bring just one charger to charge multiple devices -- iphones, ipads, digital cameras, etc. My older multi-port charger could handle multiple devices, but I had to be aware of which port goes with which device because only one of the ports on my old charger could handle the current draw of an iPad. I've been burned several times when I was in a rush and just plugged in my devices without looking and returned to an uncharged iPad.
This iClever charger can handle the high-current draw of an ipad in either port, so it doesn't matter which port I plug my iPad, iPod, or any other of my USB-chargeable devices into on this charger. I know its just a minor point for most people, but for times when I've just come off a long flight and am groggy from jet lag, I don't want to end up the next day with an unusable phone or tablet because I had forgotten to plug my devices into their correct charging ports. This charger also allows my less tech-saavy family members to use and charge their devices without requiring me to have to explain the concept of "current draw" to them... i love this charger.
Some other points:
- outlet "blades" fold in for easy packing in my backpack without having to worrry about the parts sticking out and breaking off;
- charger is about the weight of an ipad charger, but can safely charge two devices at once;
- charger appears to be very well made and well packed -- not flimsy at all like some of the cheaper models that I've purchased in the past.
- The only thing I wish is that this charger were as light as apple's small iphone charger. However, I realize this is not economical or maybe not possible with current technology: the manufacturer probably needed to use heavier parts in order to handle the higher power (higher current) draw associated with charging an iPad or similarly tablet. So for now, this is the best charger available for my traveling needs.
April 2015 · Cell Phones and Accessories · verified purchase