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iPod Charger (HOW MANY AMPS)

I don't want another charger. The apple USB Charger seems to be 5v at 1A (amp). I've seen generic chargers on eBay ranging from .18A to .48A and I've got a BlackBerry Charger that I really like (USB Charger) that is .5A(500mA).

Also found this about USB ports:
The Power Mac G5 computer provides 5 V power for the USB ports and up to 500 mA on each port.

So it seem USB ports supply 500mA (or .5A) any benefits to a 1A (amp) charger, specially since it seen the cable is ment for .5A.

Thanks
[539 byte] By [SWTrader] at [2007-11-10 22:33:45]
# 1 Re: iPod Charger (HOW MANY AMPS)
Lower amperage will work, just that it will take longer to charge that is all.
bobb-mini at 2007-11-15 15:14:49 >
# 2 Re: iPod Charger (HOW MANY AMPS)
I've seen nice small iPod travel chargers for sale for as little as 8 bucks. The size is main attraction to me, and the price is nice too. But what's the compromise? Is there a compromise? Will they damage or charge real slow? Have any of you tested these 3rd party products.
artmaltman at 2007-11-15 15:15:49 >
# 3 Re: iPod Charger (HOW MANY AMPS)
I use my old PDA charger for my mini.

The label says it puts out 1 amp. The size is of a travel-size tube of sunscreen, lightweight, universal worldwide AC, got a UL label, and comes with an auto charger to boost. usd$12 bux shipped. Can't beat it!

eBay, search for "3200 3600 car wall charger"
bobb-mini at 2007-11-15 15:16:48 >
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