On: USB wall outlet - new standard for DC plugs?

[thorax]

My favorite airport would be the first to start using these.

[duskwuff → thorax]

SJC has USB outlets in the terminal. Not quite as slick as this one, but eh.

[pronoiac → duskwuff]

I can verify that. Did you see these & wonder if they had data connections ready to snare the unwary?

[pmorici → thorax]

Most airports have had USB charging ports for a while. At least all of the recent remodels that Southwest has done seem to include them.

[andr → thorax]

In that case your favorite airport is called Boston Logan, Terminal E (I haven't checked the other terminals). Most passenger-oriented power plugs have USB, too, albeit it's a different design from what's in the link. WiFi is free, sponsored by Google.

[ghshephard → thorax]

Reno Airport has these - though, I found using the Apple AC->USB dongle worked a bit better at charging my iPhone for some reason - seemed to level up more quickly.

[samdk → ghshephard]

That's likely because USB (as strictly defined by the spec) can only put out a limited amount of power. Some devices are made to be able to handle more than is strictly necessary to meet USB specs. So given a comparatively powerful AC outlet as opposed to a USB power source your iPhone can charge more quickly.