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Twelve South debuts PlugBug charger for iPad, iPhone
By Charles Starrett
Senior Editor, iLounge
Published: Tuesday, November 1, 2011
News Category: iPod Accessories, iPad Accessories, iPhone Accessories
Twelve South has debuted its new PlugBug iPad/iPhone Charger + MacBook Plug Attachment. Designed to piggyback onto Apple’s MacBook Power Adapter, the PlugBug features a red body with a single USB port, offering 10 watts of power for the fastest possible charging of an iPad or iPhone, and allows the user to charge both a MacBook and an iPad or iPhone from a single outlet. The PlugBug also functions as a standalone wall charger for iPads, iPhones, and iPods, and is available now for $35.
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1
Cool but way to high of a price point. IMHO
Posted by NikB on November 1, 2011 at 8:14 AM (PDT)
2
I’ll save the $35 and either use the extra outlet on the wall or one of the two usb ports on the MacBook Air.
$15 I might buy.
Posted by scottrey on November 1, 2011 at 9:41 AM (PDT)
3
Neat idea, far too expensive.
Posted by DJ Renton on November 1, 2011 at 2:31 PM (PDT)
4
Are these people for real??? This gadget actually takes up MORE space than if you carried the tiny cube USB charger that comes with your iPhone. The only benefit is if you only had one power outlet and you needed to use it for two devices. Otherwise, this think is useless and actually counterproductive.
Posted by Isaac on November 2, 2011 at 6:55 AM (PDT)
5
Anyone else notice it’s an ugly red color? Bit of a “sore thumb” thing going on. Just me?
Posted by mwilgar on November 3, 2011 at 1:39 PM (PDT)
6
I love this product, amazing that someone did not think of this sooner. As a matter of fact, I ordered it! Nice to eliminate extension cords, strip cord and eliminate clutter.
Posted by jim on November 3, 2011 at 10:55 PM (PDT)