I received the Energizer XP8000 battery from Woot today, that I ordered around 8/11, specifically because it is supposed to charge the iPad as well, which takes double the standard iPhone charge - 2 Amps at 5 Volts = 10 Watts. The iPhone takes 1 Amp at 5 Volts = 5 Watts, and your standard USB port puts out .5 Amps at 5 Volts = 2.5 Watts, if I have my facts straight.
Well there was a little bag for the iPad adapter (PC007), and some instructions inside, but no adapter tip. So either somebody stole it, or Energizer never put it in.
What makes this worse is I went to the Energizer site, where I am supposed to get two free tips a year with registration, registered, searched for the iPad tip, could see it in the list, but was unable to order it. There’s no information on why, if they are out of stock or if the tip catches on fire or what. A Google search didn’t turn up any more info.
I’ll keep the device, because I can use it for cell phones and netbooks, etc., but what a bad experience. Hopefully some day I will get the right tip, though I can tell it’s going to involve pain and suffering. I will think twice about doing business with either of these companies again.
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