Originally Posted by
DaDaDan
I've used the USB ports to charge my BlackBerry before. But I've noticed that the current must be very low as it took most of my transcon to do a full recharge. Plugging into the wall it takes 30-45 mins.
Maybe your iPod just wasn't getting enough juice to actually charge.
This is a good point. I have had the same experience. It is enough to operate devices like a BB or Ipod, but doesn't charge very quickly.