This wall charger plugs directly into a wall or power strip outlet and provides a full 2.0A/12W output at 5 VDC, just what is needed for the iPad or any other power-hungry USB device. You can use your standard USB mini or micro cables to charge your USB capable devices, such as smartphones, MP3 players, tablets, etc. Comes with Comprehensive's lifetime warranty for a lifetime of worryfree use.