Will it work with just AC power (USB Power connected to ac wall socket), or is the USB cable only for charging?
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Yeah it works while it's plugged in and charging. You can listen to it while it's charging.
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I only use it with external power, but I believe I recall reading that it can not be powered by USB.
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It doesn't come with ac wall charger. But you can use any charger with micro USB. I used an old blackberry charger
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I'm actually using a spare one for that function now. HOWEVER, it will only charge items at the USB limit of 500mA per port. Most true chargers are capable of 700mA to 1000mA depending on the device.
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The USB hub itself is a powered device and connects to an outlet. It will charge anything as long as it is powered to an outlet.
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Yes, it plugs into a regular AC socket. The USB function is to charge or power a USB device.
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Only comes with a USB cord. You will need a AC adapter that you can plug into the wall and plug the USB into.
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If you hook the the additional USB to a power source, I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just make sure the additional power only cable is the one you hook to power only.
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We have only used the computer USB for charging. Assume any USB connector will work
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Dear Joe, Thank you for letting us know your concern, and it improves us to make our list more clear. The answer is YES. It comes with the power cable but not the USB Cable. So it will be able to plug into the wall outlet. Hope it helps iXCC
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it will work with all standard USB cable... it puts out enough power to charge 2-3 things at once. I have been using it for traveling, and it has held up very well... Zero problems.
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It works when I connect it to my laptop by USB to charge. Ie constant charge. I have not tried to use it when I plug it into the mains. I have always charged it from my laptop.
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I am having trouble running it off AC power. The plug isn't designed well and it fell out of my power strip, so the battery ran out of charge totally. Now it's plugged in, but it doesn't want to work yet because the battery is not charged. So, it runs off the battery only, but you can try to keep the battery recharging as you use it by keeping it plugged in.
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USB charging only. There is a short cable that goes between the mount and the phone. There is a second long cable from the mount to the 12VDC plug charger. It is not a slick setup but did work.
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Mine has both the USB cord and a separate plug end to use with wall socket. Just bought it this weekend (November 30, 2014). Charging it up now.
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It comes with its own charging cable. A USB on one end, and a micro size on the other. You need to buy the adapter if charging thru AC current though.
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I just checked the instructions that came with the unit. It states that you can charge USB devices on AC or battery power but in order to save battery life the unit will cease charging external devices if being played on a high volume setting during battery operation. Hope that helps. ;)