Originally Posted by PorkRind (Post 16746703)

For those of you with a fairly modern laptop or access to a recent vintage desktop computer, Asus AI Charger may do in a pinch. And it's free!

Many modern PCs can provide more current than the USB specification formally supports, and this utility enables that capability for not only Asus products but many other vendors. On my Gigabyte-based homebuilt desktop using the standard sync cable, I can charge my iPad nearly as fast as with the wall charger. The iPad can also be used while charging, unlike "default" operation when connected to a PC.