Everyday lots of gadgets are launched, and the've one thing in common - they need power. USB is now the absolute standard way to power devices, and this makes it far easy for individuals to manage powering their different gadgets. Therefore, it was a welcome move when Apple announced their iPad USB power adapter. This 10 Watt power adapter lets you charge your iPad straight from the wall socket, enabling you to quickly charge your iPad whenever you have to.

It is believed that the iPad will come with a standard length USB cable, as used with other Apple gadgets. The iPad specific power adapter has a 6 foot long bit of cable which will make it really easy to find a power socket in just reach of where you need to use your iPad. With the launch of the iPad, it is expected that you will see a lot of other accessories for powering your iPad coming on to the market. As the iPad has the standard power connectors, it's very easy for third party companies to create products that people can purchase as an alternative to the official Apple devices.

Companies such as Belkin, already make lots of accessories for other Apple products, so it is expected that they'll also create a raft of connectors, cases and power adapters for the iPad. It may therefore be worth waiting a month or so as you get used to your new iPad before deciding which connector is good for you. There might be so ingenious products coming out from these third-party manufacturers very soon.

It seems them that the USB power adapter will be an essential device for all new iPad owners. It will enable them to quickly charge their device, and from a greater difference that the few centimeters that the standard cable will allow.