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Can the charger hold the load of my two android phones except for an Ipad?

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Andersonlono

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I don't know if I put my question in the right place.
This is a charger I just ordered by chance with a promotion code :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00IP93LCM/ref=sr_1_1?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1403597888&sr=1-1&keywords

My main purpose to choose this one is because most usb chargers usually cannot be the ideal power source of Apple products such as iPhone and iPad, let alone using different at the same time.

This one says it can support Apple.I believe. But my current worries about it is that : how can I control the power juice it load ? If I have plugged an iPad into this charger, can another two android phone like Samsung & HTC be added ?

I once thought I can estimate by the total marked value of Max A& V . I believe someone here will offer a more sensible answer.:confused:
 
twister6 said:
That's why I prefer 8A 5-port charger I reviewed here: http://androidforums.com/android-ac...-40w-5-port-usb-wall-charger-w-lots-pics.html

The current load is shared, so if you plug in iPad that needs 2.4A, you will still have 5.6A left between other 4 ports to charge your 2A Galaxy phone and 1-2A HTC phone.
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Thanks for your review in details. Your idea and opinion has helped me get a whole-know of this kind of charger. But I am sorry to say I have to pass the one you mentioned this time. I have owned the one with a more reasonable price I can accept and handle. Moreover I will not waste money to buy various charger nearly at the same time. It is unnecessary. Either to say, I am not that wealthy.:D
 
You are confusing me, mate. I thought you were asking a question about the charger you ordered which you want to use with Apple and Android products and want to know how to control the current load. The product you chose comes from a reputable high quality company; as a matter of fact I reviewed one of their usb hubs recently. But it has fixed current load per port with 2x 2.1A and 3x1A. So if you have the latest iPad with Retina that requires 2.4A, you won't be able to charge it at max speed from either of the ports. Or if you have latest android devices that require 2A for max charging, you can't use the other 3 ports which can source only 1A per port.

The example of Anker charger I provided to you, or another product from Bolse I'm waiting to receive a review sample of (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00L2SBZ80 ) have shared current load with SmartIC technology which adjusts current per each port for max charging of your device. This way you don't have to think which port you are plugging your charger cable into, and don't have to worry about maxing out current per port.

I do understand you are on a budget, and that was a charger you can afford. Just want you to be aware of limitations since you asked a question and I provided you with a reply ;)
 
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