Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4

by Mace

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.5 x 2.8 inches ; 9.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001YXWVO
• Item model number: PS-AC4
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (363 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 27, 2004

Product Description

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

165 of 167 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What it lacks in design it makes up for in durability, December 4, 2004

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knucklestar (South Florida) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4 (Personal Computers)

At less than half the price of an Apple charger, Macally is a nice alternative. When my ibook charger's cord broke, I wanted to find something more durable. I miss the little feet to wrap the cord around, but the part that connects to the ibook/powerbook is thicker than Apple's and thus doesn't need quite as much care. Macally's charger is also white, which is a pleasant bonus, and comes with a blue light on the brick to let you know it's charging. Here's the basic breakdown.

Macally:
lighter
cheaper
more durable
same 120/240 voltage
same length (when compared to Apple's w/ the extension plug)
no feet
no charging light around rim of plug
no plastic cover for plug tip (though the Apple one fits on it perfectly)
the connection to the brick is not as sturdy because Apple's is built in and Macally's is plugged in, though it's never come out unexpectedly because the brick is so light.
doesn't get as hot as Apple's charger
the wall plug is not grounded

If you need an extra or replacement charger and don't mind the difference in design then this is a great purchase.

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good alternative to the OEM charger., December 28, 2004

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Pianoboy "Jason" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4 (Personal Computers)

The power cords for Powerbooks and IBooks, though aesthetically lovely, are prone to damage. This is a good replacement unit, although it lacks the amber/green LED charging indicator ring around the connector. Makes up for it in durability and value (less than half the cost of Apple's - yikes!). I'm using this charger with my 12" 867Mhz G4 with fine results.

54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars For Titanium Powerbooks Only!, August 17, 2006

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A. Roberts "just a boy in the world" (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Macally PS-AC4 AC Power Adapter for Apple G4 (Personal Computers)

This adapter only puts out 48 watts and is not for Aluminum Powerbooks. I am a technically minded person and I still got duped in to buying this because it doesn't say this anywhere on this page.