Charging iPhone via Airport Express...

Hello all...
I just plugged my iPhone into the USB port on my Airport Express to see if it would charge, and so far, no problems. Has anyone else charged their iPhone this way? Any problems? I've had issues charging via Firewire in the past but since the AE has a USB port I figured I'd give it a try.

Thanks Henry!
Not sure about that genius part though...but thanks just the same. I've had my iPhone charging for about two hours now and so far, no problems. No heat issues or anything. I think it'll work just fine.
Best regards,
Mike.

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