As advertised, December 11, 2010

Since this charger can deliver 2 amps for each connection, I thought it would work well to charge the iPad. The standard iPad charger is rated at 2.1 amps, but the iPad can work with lower current power ports. When I plugged the iPad in, it recognizes the connection, but says 'Not Charging'. I have read that when the iPad says 'Not Charging', it may be receiving a small amount of charge. Still this doesn't seem optimal. The workaround was that I was able to able to plug a designed to charge the iPad into one of the Cigarette outlets on the Bestek and then the iPad charges fine. Simultaneously I was then able to charge an iPod Touch and a Samsung Intercept phone through the two USB ports. The Bestek also worked fine when connected to a...

What a deal! I bought three of these BESTEK Twin 12 Volt 24 Volt DC Car Cigarette Lighter Socket Charger Splitter 150W with Dual USB Ports for each of our cars, when they were on sale on Amazon.com. Bought them to recharge cell phones and iPod players at the same time. So far, we've actually only used one, so can't comment on whether the others work as well.This device DOES NOT charge a laptop or tablet device such as an iPad, nor will it run a small DVD player. When I called Bestek to ask about the different model numbers listed on Amazon for what appeared to be the same phone/iPod charging device, the guy I spoke to told me this wouldn't charge the other things, but I already knew this. I wasn't buying it for that anyway. I've got a power converter that does charge laptops and runs DVD players, though I rarely use those, except on long car trips, and I've had that converter for many years now. So, if you want to charge an iPad, laptop or DVD player, get a different...

Received shipment super fast (2 days). Plugged in car cigarette lighter socket. Splitter allowed me to plug my GPS and radar detector plus 2 USB ports to charge my I-Pod. Everything worked great. Blue light on black housing is nice and soothing at night, let you know device is working. Only thing though when I parked car for long haul I unplugged it cause I don't know how much battery is draining from that blue light. It didnt come with any double-sided tapes but I dont care because I dont want to mount on car anyway. Can get my own if needed be.Long term use update: Jan 8, 2012Have been extremely satisfied with this product after over a year use.Plugged in continuously and not used car for over a month, did not drain battery and start car without any problem. So must be drawing very little power.