iPad 2 to be announced on 3/2

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

OK. I got the iPad yesterday. Will the iPad2 dock allow me to bypass an electrical outlet? What I am trying to do is charge the iPad from my computer, and not use an electrical outlet.

It will only charge via USB connection to the computer if 1) it is a newer USB 2 port (not older USB 1) and 2) the iPad is turned off. Even so it will charge much slower.

The USB port charges at a much lower rate than the 10 watt iPad charger.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by CigarNut

It will only charge via USB connection to the computer if 1) it is a newer USB 2 port (not older USB 1) and 2) the iPad is turned off. Even so it will charge much slower.

The USB port charges at a much lower rate than the 10 watt iPad charger.

Thanks for the info. What purpose does the dock serve then?

[CigarNut]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

Thanks for the info. What purpose does the dock serve then?

So you can sync it with your [Outlook] email, calendar, etc.