Griffin Technology PowerJolt 2.1 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black)

by Griffin Technology

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.1 x 1.4 inches ; 2.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003GAAQXM
• Item model number: GC23092
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (81 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #54 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Computer Accessories > Touch Screen Tablet Accessories > Chargers & Adapters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 12, 2011

Product Description

Griffin Technology PowerJolt 2.1 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod is essential for iPad, iPhone, and iPod. Griffin’s PowerJolt sports a low-profile cigarette-lighter adapter and a powerful 2-amp charging circuit so your iPad, iPhone, or iPod can power up quickly and safely. Connect your device with the included dock cable to charge. LED shows when PowerJolt is properly connected. With its built-in, self-resetting SmartFuse, PowerJolt protects as it charges.

Customer Reviews

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Works great, July 16, 2010

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edge7 (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Griffin Technology PowerJolt 2.1 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) (Personal Computers)

Unlike some "iPad Chargers" which are actually iPhone and iPod chargers, this one has the amps needed (2.1 amps) to recharge your iPad. It also has a separate cable with a USB connection, so the charger can be used for other devices such as mp3, phones, etc.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the real deal., August 23, 2010

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Gabby07621 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Griffin Technology PowerJolt 2.1 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) (Personal Computers)

Works as advertised.
Can charge an iPad as it's being used, not just while in sleep mode.
Watch out for a similar named product by Griffin (it doesn't work), and look specifically for the 2.1 amps.
That's very important if you want to charge the iPad in the car.

39 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure how to rate this, September 8, 2010

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Kevin Arthur Wong "pheriwinkle" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Griffin Technology PowerJolt 2.1 amp Power Charger for iPad, iPhone and iPod (Black) (Personal Computers)

I gave it three stars, because I'm not sure how to rate this item. I bought this from Amazon, opened it, and threw it in the car. I really just wanted it for those just-in-case moments, as I'm pretty good about keeping my phone charged at home. But, I tried it out a couple of weeks after I purchased it. In the 30 minutes that I used it to charge my iPhone 4, the iPhone got very hot. I mean, uncomfortably hot. Just to make sure, I charged it with the normal "sugar cube" charger that came with it, and also charged it using my laptop. In both cases, my iPhone didn't get much warmer than when you just leave it in your pocket and your body heats it up. Something was clearly wrong.

I called up Apple and explained the problem to them. I pointed out that the sugar cube charger was rated at 1 amp, but this Griffin charger was rated at 2.1 amps. Was it charging the phone a lot faster, and hence, generating more heat? They said that some chargers are designed to charge iPads, and maybe I should avoid those. In any case, they suggested that I discontinue using this particular charger.

Amazon was very gracious, and told me they would accept the return even though I had already thrown out the original packaging.

I'm giving it three stars, because clearly it works for other folks, just not me.

One other thing to note. In broad daylight, you cannot really see the green glow when this device is enabled--I was only able to see it in the garage. That's probably a good thing, otherwise the light from it might overwhelm your eyes when driving at night.