I guess the answer is...maybe.
Since not even a Mac is a sure bet.
You just have to try it on your particular computer -- all it can do
is...nothing...so it's best tried when you don't *have* to have it charged
by a certain time. :-)
bj
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Saklad
Sent: Thursday, June 30, 2011 5:09 PM
To: iPad@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [iPad] Re: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about iPad
>>> Q. Can I charge from my computer?
>>
>> No, if it's most Windows computers.
>
> Yes you can charge it on a Windows pc -- it just *says* it's "not
> charging" but actually it is just charging very slowly.
>
> I do it from a plugged-in laptop.
> bj
My impression is that there is a large variability in the power different
Dell, HP, WhatEver peecees deliver to their USB ports.
Some will charge, usually slowly, some may not.
Macs pretty uniformly provide enough power to charge reasonably quickly, but
not, in general, as fast at the 10-watt power plug.
