IPAD and the newest Mac Mini

Hi all:
I am curious to know if the new Mac Mini would be able to sync and charge the iPad? I have one that is 4 years old and it does not allow this.
Thanks,
Dan

Your profile says "MacBook" and "Mac Pro". Both of these models (and all versions) have USB 2.0 ports. You have nothing to worry about. You will have to make sure one of your computers has Mac OS X 10.5.8 or newer, though. Here are the technical specifications for the original model Mac Pro that was sold through 2007:
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP30
The keyboard that came with your Mac Pro has two USB 1.1 ports. As long as you plug the iPad into a port on the tower it will charge.
-Doug

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