Characteristics:
Charger:
- Docks securely in 12V car socket
- Workmanship is very good
- Legible labeling of the two USB charging sockets
- Control LED (yellow / orange) visible (day) but not intrusive (night)
iPad 2 charging cable:
- IPAD cable relatively stiff as usual USB cable (not silicone insulation)
- Cords are good
Equipment used:
- Samsung Galaxy S GT-I9000 with standard USB cable (USB-microUSB)
- IPad 2
Conclusion:
Those looking for a reliable and efficient (charging current) car charger will find it at the Kensington PowerBolt Duo.
For me, a strong buy recommendation even if the price is higher than the usual suppliers in the lower price segment.
Note USB charge current:
At the Galaxy must be ensured when using a standard USB cable, ensure that the machine will not enter the data sync mode, otherwise the charge current to 500mA is reduced. Then, the charging current is not sufficient to supply the devices with sufficient power. When the display at max. Brightness is and the Navi function is used, the battery discharges despite charger (then take about 8 hours).
But that is not on the charger, but to the USB specification, which in sync mode (working on the computer) to the USB port are delivered only 500mA.
So connect devices using either a USB charging cable or make sure that the devices are not in the data sync mode.
If the Galaxy is set correctly, then the battery is charged even when used as Navi.