Charging an iPhone 5
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Charging an iPhone 5
Hi Guys,
I had a bit of an issue last night, and it made me realize I need a car charging solution ASAP.
I was visiting some old friends in Orlando, and drove home in some torrential downpour, and it took forever to get back. What is usually a 3 hour drive turned into a 5.5 hour drive! Anyways, I had 35% battery when I left (probably a bad idea to begin with), and realized a hour into the trip I left my charger at my friends. He's already shipped it back, and I should recieve it today. I was using Google Maps to get onto the highway from where I was, and left it on once I was on the highway. It seemed to really drain the battery. I ended up putting it in Airplane mode at 10% battery, and it got down to 4-5% battery. I turned it off, and figured I'd call my folks when I got closer and turn it back on, as I was meeting them for dinner. I tried to turn it back on and just got the red low battery indicator and it wouldn't go back on.
For those iPhone 5 users, how are you charging your phones in the car? Do you use an actual car charger, or just use the USB to Lightning connector and plug it in? Is there a benefit to either? Any issues in using a car charger for the car/phone battery? I've never really used one EVER, hard to believe.
Thanks!
I had a bit of an issue last night, and it made me realize I need a car charging solution ASAP.
I was visiting some old friends in Orlando, and drove home in some torrential downpour, and it took forever to get back. What is usually a 3 hour drive turned into a 5.5 hour drive! Anyways, I had 35% battery when I left (probably a bad idea to begin with), and realized a hour into the trip I left my charger at my friends. He's already shipped it back, and I should recieve it today. I was using Google Maps to get onto the highway from where I was, and left it on once I was on the highway. It seemed to really drain the battery. I ended up putting it in Airplane mode at 10% battery, and it got down to 4-5% battery. I turned it off, and figured I'd call my folks when I got closer and turn it back on, as I was meeting them for dinner. I tried to turn it back on and just got the red low battery indicator and it wouldn't go back on.
For those iPhone 5 users, how are you charging your phones in the car? Do you use an actual car charger, or just use the USB to Lightning connector and plug it in? Is there a benefit to either? Any issues in using a car charger for the car/phone battery? I've never really used one EVER, hard to believe.
Thanks!
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Is there any reason why, instead of just the USB cord? Is the car charger quicker and/or less expensive?
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#8
So the consensus is to get an actual "Car Charger" that plugs into the 12V cigarette lighter, if I will just be using for charging.
Are there any brands that are better than others? Does Apple make a car charger? Which aftermarket brand do you recommend?
Thanks!
Are there any brands that are better than others? Does Apple make a car charger? Which aftermarket brand do you recommend?
Thanks!
#13
I went with the USB cord, didn't even consider a car charger.
It looks less messy, it's closer to you, allows you to play music and keeps the car charger port open incase a friend needs to use it. Not sure if it charges slower, I just plug it up every time I get in the car and my phone has never been on the verge of dying. Got a black one at Walmart for cheap looks nice with the black phone in the black interior instead of a white cord.
Hope this helps
It looks less messy, it's closer to you, allows you to play music and keeps the car charger port open incase a friend needs to use it. Not sure if it charges slower, I just plug it up every time I get in the car and my phone has never been on the verge of dying. Got a black one at Walmart for cheap looks nice with the black phone in the black interior instead of a white cord.
Hope this helps
#14
I found the best thing is a cigarette lighter to USB charger. That way you can charge your phone in a hurry and still disconnect the USB cord and plug it into your audio for music whenever you like. And cheap too. Around 10 dollars.
#15
This is exactly what I believe you need, I use this so I can have my old iphone plugged in only for music, then I can charge my other USB devices. The one I have can be found on ebay for $.95 and I have had no issues with it whatsoever.
Here is a link to the charger on ebay, not 100% link will work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Port-or-2-Ports-Bullet-Car-Charger-Dual-Micro-USB-for-iPhone-5-iPod-Mp3-player-/390607531091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var=&hash=item5af205ec53
Here is a link to the charger on ebay, not 100% link will work.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Port-or-2-Ports-Bullet-Car-Charger-Dual-Micro-USB-for-iPhone-5-iPod-Mp3-player-/390607531091?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&var=&hash=item5af205ec53