2 Port USB Charger

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  uzz30 on 10/05/2016 - 17:24

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  Depending on the model of iPad, you'll need 2.1A (Amps) or more current to charge it at it's maximum rate.

  If you are charging two devices at once, you'll probably want each port to be charging at the maximum rate. So you'll want both ports to be able to supply 2.1A for a total of 4.2A.

  I guess you are only travelling within Australia as you've picked chargers with pass through power points, or do you need it to be a travel converter too?

  Smart move to not go bottom dollar but look for something that won't burn your house down or worse.

  This HPM from Bunnings seems to offer what you are looking for for an okay price of $25.57:

  http://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-adaptor-with-usb-charger-4-2a…

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    Raspberry on 10/05/2016 - 17:51

    Thanks for the response and explanation uzz30

    I understand what I'd need with amperage now (I have an iPad mini btw).
    I'm actually travelling overseas, but already have a travel adaptor, so I thought I could plug something like this into it. Now that you've mentioned it though… Is it still safe to do so?

    That looks pretty good, that's on the list thank you! Wonder if anyone has used it before?

    Thanks again for the help

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    uzz30 on 11/05/2016 - 15:18

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    HPM's specifications state the input supply to be 240V (Volts) at 50 Hz (Hertz) which is what we have in Australia.

    http://www.hpm.com.au/Uploads/HPM%20-%20D2USB%20AC%20Adaptor…

    If you are going overseas, you'll need devices that handle 120V at 60Hz.

    Since the HPM model only specifies 240V then it would be risky to expect it to work overseas. It may work, or work at a reduced capacity, not work at all, or be damaged.

    This model http://www.hpm.com.au/Uploads/HPM%20-%20D2USB121%20World%20T… is also available at Bunnings for $37.35. It is rated for 110-240V and comes with travel plugs. It will work overseas just fine.

    Keep in mind that anything you plug into the Australian sockets on these will receive that local voltage, so be sure to check on the appliance labels that they will be okay. Most laptop power supplies will be okay, hair dryers will often have a little switch on them to select input voltage. Always check, if you get it wrong you will likely damage appliances.

    I did lots of research on chargers a while ago and concluded that cheap chargers were not worth it. Anker has an excellent product range and has a great reputation. https://www.anker.com/Products/taxons/108/USB%20Chargers Unfortunately I couldn't find an Australian distributor, so I ended up ordering from Amazon or AliExpress (can't remember which) and using an Australian power cord. Here's the product I selected at http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Anker-40W-5-USB-Charger-Deskt… for $37.25 delivered (up to 45 days), this will work fine overseas and does an excellent job of changing everything thrown at it, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets, power banks, etc.

    Here's an OzBargain discussion from 2014 on the Anker https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/142058

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      Raspberry on 16/05/2016 - 21:27

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      Great! Thanks so much for taking the time to help with all that, really appreciate it!