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The 60 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. In addition, the magnetic DC helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection. When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector will light; an amber light lets you know that your portable is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. An AC cord is provided with the adapter for maximum cord length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives users an even easier and more compact way to travel. Designed to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage. This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. It also powers the system if you choose to operate without a battery. Compatible with MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro.
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157 of 183 people found the following review helpful
By A. Graham
Amazon Verified Purchase
All of my reviews on Amazon are usually very enthusiastic for the product I'm writing it for, but the Apple magsafe adapter is horrible-- not only the old model but the new model (which may be worse). I am now on my THIRD new model in a matter of probably 7 months, and went through FOUR old models that became unwired at the actual magsafe part (oh yeah, and would spark and smoke). I do not abuse the wiring and my laptop stays mostly on my desk, except for the few times it moves to my bed or the couch; I rarely take it out of the home. The new one is supposed to be flush with the laptop to theoretically cause less bending, but instead it spins around and around until the wiring shorts out. Of course each time I noticed it coiled I would fix it and try to straighten out the wiring, but after a few months of this, the wiring just completely quits conducting electricity.
It's absolutely ridiculous that I have to spend close to a $100 dollars every couple of months! I really could NOT care less how "thin" and "stylish" it is-- I want it to work AND for a respectable amount of time. This time I used duct tape around the magsafe part up to a few inches to prevent the wire bending. Hopefully this helps and actually makes this POS have a life span of more than three months.
In summary, I love Apple, I have all their products, including the iPad, but their wiring (including the usb connections) really need new engineering.
It's absolutely ridiculous that I have to spend close to a $100 dollars every couple of months! I really could NOT care less how "thin" and "stylish" it is-- I want it to work AND for a respectable amount of time. This time I used duct tape around the magsafe part up to a few inches to prevent the wire bending. Hopefully this helps and actually makes this POS have a life span of more than three months.
In summary, I love Apple, I have all their products, including the iPad, but their wiring (including the usb connections) really need new engineering.
63 of 72 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this as a replacement for the original adapter for my 13" Macbook, which shorted out after 13 months of regular use (primarily in house). This design is suppose to be an improvement on the original design (the cord originally connected perpendicular to the Macbook instead of flush to the body) and mimics the design of the power adapter that's been used for the Macbook Air since its inception. This cord shorted at the mag tip after 39 days! Do not wrap the cord around the included hooks, but instead coil it loose and secure it with Velcro. Apparently, wrapping the cord on the "designed for storage hooks" is no longer possible with the new power adapters even though I have adapters from my much older 12" Powerbook (2000) that are still working fine and are stored in this manner regularly. This is starting to make me reconsider ever buying another Mac laptop. Having to pay $79 for replacement power adapter twice in less than 18 months is getting to be an expensive owner's tax for having a Mac.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
Works on White and Silver Macbooks - BUT FRAGILE - UPDATE 11-2012 ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST
May 17, 2011
Amazon Verified Purchase
If you have a white MacBook that came with a straight (45 watt) adapter and wonder if this will work for your machine, I can tell you that when our 45 watt adapter went out for our White (Intel) Macbook, we made the 60 watt (angled) adapter from our Silver 13 inch Macbook Pro take turns servicing both our computers. Since the battery life on the silver Macbook is so good, it's not a big hardship. I gave this 4 rather than 5 stars because it's a little pricey, and Apple won't license the proprietary connector to Targus or anyone who wants to make a universal adapter.
Update 10/2011: In just a little over a year, the cord just plumb wore out. There was no particular incident, but the shielding wore through exposing the bare wires. A $75 adapter should last more than a year. If you look here and at the Apple site, way too often these adapters don't make it even that long. What can you do? You've got to replace it. There are lots of third parties selling what purports to be this adapter at a suspiciously low price. I've had good luck with returns through Amazon, so I'm going to take my chances on one.
Update 11/2012 - We had another adapter go out. I don't know whether this one was an original Apple adapter or one of the third party ones. That's 4 adapters for 2 computers. Regardless, it lasted about as long as the other ones, a year, give or take. This is getting tiresome.
Update 10/2011: In just a little over a year, the cord just plumb wore out. There was no particular incident, but the shielding wore through exposing the bare wires. A $75 adapter should last more than a year. If you look here and at the Apple site, way too often these adapters don't make it even that long. What can you do? You've got to replace it. There are lots of third parties selling what purports to be this adapter at a suspiciously low price. I've had good luck with returns through Amazon, so I'm going to take my chances on one.
Update 11/2012 - We had another adapter go out. I don't know whether this one was an original Apple adapter or one of the third party ones. That's 4 adapters for 2 computers. Regardless, it lasted about as long as the other ones, a year, give or take. This is getting tiresome.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Was a real apple product
After seeing how many people bought fake apple stuff we paid the extra for the real one and it is a real apple charger. works great in the office as we all have 13" MBP's. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Rob
4.0 out of 5 stars
Necessary part
It is helping power my macbook to get power. That is why I am able to write my review so well.
Published 4 days ago by Robin M. Brzezinska
2.0 out of 5 stars
It works, but sometimes it doesnt
not as good as the one my mac brought when I purchased it. I feel it's going to stop working anytime, I do not recommend this charger to anyone
Published 15 days ago by Luis Robles
1.0 out of 5 stars
Overpriced, wears out.
Most Apple products that I've purchased have been high quality, but their power adapters are a notable exception. Read more
Published 26 days ago by James Tolbert
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cool
it was ok, not that great. But it's working fine, so i don't know what to say, just gonna type something.
Published 27 days ago by Bowen
1.0 out of 5 stars
Broken
Just recieved the item. The packaging was in bad condition with the cables just thrown in a box wrapped in an envelope for USPS. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Troy Roberts
5.0 out of 5 stars
Real Apple adapter
This is the real original Apple adapter, in original box. Works perfect, charging a MacBookPro Mid 2010. Cool to the touch, charges very fast my battery. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Catalin G.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Lated 3 months. Will not take return.
I guess I was short sighted in trying to find a bargain charger. Sure, I saved a few bucks, but three months later it does not work at all and I can not return it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Golovoy
3.0 out of 5 stars
NOT AN APPLE PRODUCT
Please note, that this is not an apple product. if you dont care then give it a shot. worked for me for about 4 months. then the plastic around the plug snapped. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sarah
2.0 out of 5 stars
You get what you pay for..
I had to order this product because my dog had chewed on the cord to my original cord for my MacBook. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jaimie
