Charge your iPad from ANY USB port

A while back someone release the circuit layout for a USB charger for the iPad. It seems that Apple made a few adjustments to the standard USB port power requirements that stops almost all, save Apples own computers, from charging the iPad correctly. As usual some enterprising individuals are now producing an adapter that regulates a standard USB ports power so that it will charge your iPad. And hey, it's only $4.95!

Follow the link to see for yourself.

What's under the hood?

Underneath all that shiny glass and machined aluminum goodness lies the heart of the iPad - the A4 processor. This is the new chip Apple designed just for it's mobile device line-up. The A4 is a 1GHz, system-on-a-chip and is truly an amazing feat of engineering. It combines power with almost unbelievably low power consumption - allowing the iPad to run for 10 hours on a single charge.

I've unearthed some interesting details on this wonder-chip. Follow the jump below for the complete run-down.

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