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From: Robert Peirce on 3 Jun 2010 08:25
In article <310520101503557176%nospam(a)nospam.invalid>,
nospam <nospam(a)nospam.invalid> wrote:

> In article <bob-A70190.15512331052010(a)5ad64b5e.bb.sky.com>, Robert
> Peirce <bob(a)peirce-family.com> wrote:
>
> > > 1) If I plug my iPod into a USB port on my MacBook via the standard USB
> > > cable, while the MacBook is connected to the 110v AC adaptor **but
> > > powered off** (not just asleep), will the iPod's batteries be recharged?
> >
> > I think not, but you may want to try it. I have observed that my iPod's
> > batteries actually drain if the Mac is asleep! I am guessing nothing
> > happens if it is turned off, but worst case, the battery may drain. I
> > am fairly certain it won't charge, but I have never tried it.
>
> mine charges when the laptop is asleep, and my old ipod charged on my
> sleeping powerbook and even ibook.

That makes sense, which is why I left it on. However, the next morning
the battery was drained. I have no explanation. Maybe it was a fluke
and I should try it again.
From: Robert Peirce on 13 Jun 2010 08:14
In article <bob-17AEC4.08253803062010(a)5ad64b5e.bb.sky.com>,
Robert Peirce <bob(a)peirce-family.com> wrote:

> That makes sense, which is why I left it on. However, the next morning
> the battery was drained. I have no explanation. Maybe it was a fluke
> and I should try it again.

I tried it again, several times, and charging works when the Mac is
asleep.
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