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- Replacement 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
- For Apple MacBook Pro Charger
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Product Description
This 60 Watt AC Adapter is specially desgined to meet the power needs of your APPLE systems. The adapter enables you to simultaneously operate your system and charge its battery from electrical power outlets. Packed with 60 Watts of power, this lightweight and easy-to-carry plug adapter proves to be an optimized portable power source for your laptop.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I got this charger for my MacBook (one of the newer aluminum ones) after my original Apple brand one died (by completely separating the small cord that goes from the transformer to the computer from the transformer). The apple brand ones were significantly more, around $75. When the cord got here the only observable difference was the lack of an apple logo on the side and the charger only came with the travel plug (which is fine if it's a replacement because one should still have the extension cord plug).
However when using this charging cable, you can not reliably charge the computer and run it at the same time. So you have to either turn off or close your computer until the battery is completely charged in order to run off AC power. Otherwise frequently you will get a message saying *Not Charging* on your battery and slowly the battery will drain to 0% and the computer will start bouncing in and out of emergency sleep mode (the mode the Mac goes into when the reserve battery is dead as well). Also if the battery is close to full (between (95-99%) the chord simply will not charge the battery at all.
As well when using this power cord it runs incredibly hot, to the point where after an hour or so of usage it is painful to touch for more than a few seconds.
This product is truly an example of you get what you pay for. I ended up breaking apart my power chord and repairing the wiring just so I could have a reliable power source again.
In short:
Pros: Cheap, aesthetically similar
Cons: Unreliable, computer must be at 100% charge or you can not use the computer and on AC power, if battery is not at 100% the chord will slowly drain the battery, and runs extremely hot.
However when using this charging cable, you can not reliably charge the computer and run it at the same time. So you have to either turn off or close your computer until the battery is completely charged in order to run off AC power. Otherwise frequently you will get a message saying *Not Charging* on your battery and slowly the battery will drain to 0% and the computer will start bouncing in and out of emergency sleep mode (the mode the Mac goes into when the reserve battery is dead as well). Also if the battery is close to full (between (95-99%) the chord simply will not charge the battery at all.
As well when using this power cord it runs incredibly hot, to the point where after an hour or so of usage it is painful to touch for more than a few seconds.
This product is truly an example of you get what you pay for. I ended up breaking apart my power chord and repairing the wiring just so I could have a reliable power source again.
In short:
Pros: Cheap, aesthetically similar
Cons: Unreliable, computer must be at 100% charge or you can not use the computer and on AC power, if battery is not at 100% the chord will slowly drain the battery, and runs extremely hot.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I originally bought this as it was pictured with the "new magsafe 90 degree" design, but when I received it, the "old magsafe" style was what I got.
The seller refunded my money, and let me keep the adapter for my trouble and confusion! Great customer service!
The adapter itself works well, but behaves a bit differently than the original Apple one I have.
- When plugged in, or removed, the light on the tip stays lit green. It does show "amber" when charging, and "green" when fully charged (or disconnected).
- The dimensions of the brick are thicker than a stock item It appears to be the same WxH though.
- No Apple Embossing (obviously)
- The "duckhead" (Where the AC plug snaps in) is wider, to match the contour of the thicker brick, and uses polarized AC prongs (one wider than the other), requiring you to match your plug's orientation, whereas the matching prongs of Apple's adapter allow regular or "upside down" insertion to get around other AC adapters, which is especially helpful with surge protectors and power strips.
Overall it works very well, is well made (the cord seems more flexible, but stronger than the Apple one that splits and frays). I would reccomend this for anyone looking for an extra cord at a great price!
The seller refunded my money, and let me keep the adapter for my trouble and confusion! Great customer service!
The adapter itself works well, but behaves a bit differently than the original Apple one I have.
- When plugged in, or removed, the light on the tip stays lit green. It does show "amber" when charging, and "green" when fully charged (or disconnected).
- The dimensions of the brick are thicker than a stock item It appears to be the same WxH though.
- No Apple Embossing (obviously)
- The "duckhead" (Where the AC plug snaps in) is wider, to match the contour of the thicker brick, and uses polarized AC prongs (one wider than the other), requiring you to match your plug's orientation, whereas the matching prongs of Apple's adapter allow regular or "upside down" insertion to get around other AC adapters, which is especially helpful with surge protectors and power strips.
Overall it works very well, is well made (the cord seems more flexible, but stronger than the Apple one that splits and frays). I would reccomend this for anyone looking for an extra cord at a great price!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Honestly, I dislike this design of the 60Watt power adaptor. I have have gone through 2 60Watt power adapters already due to a certain problem I had been having. Many people do not realize that there is considerable wire strain from the 60Watt model because the wire would often turn either to the right or left if you weren't careful on your position. Whereas 85Watt model has the wire coming from the side to prevent this strain and this is incredibly important, just google "magsafe burn" and you'll see what I mean.
Here a some really important recommendations to consider provided by Apple:
Reduce Cable Strain-
support [dot] apple [dot] com/kb/HT1630
Remove magsafe properly-
support [dot] apple [dot] com/kb/HT1453?viewlocale=en_US
Pros:
1-Somewhat sturdy, each of my adapters lasted about 1 year
Cons:
1-Strained really easily and can lead to burns!
Here a some really important recommendations to consider provided by Apple:
Reduce Cable Strain-
support [dot] apple [dot] com/kb/HT1630
Remove magsafe properly-
support [dot] apple [dot] com/kb/HT1453?viewlocale=en_US
Pros:
1-Somewhat sturdy, each of my adapters lasted about 1 year
Cons:
1-Strained really easily and can lead to burns!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
DO NOT PURCHASE!!
Do not waste your time nor money and if you want customer service this is not the place to find it.
Published 3 days ago by SandyT
No Worries!
I was a bit hesitant to try a generic replacement, but after having our puppy finish devouring her 4th Apple charger, I thought I'd give it a try!
They work perfectly. Read more
They work perfectly. Read more
Published 3 days ago by zgbn
Excellent product at a fraction of the cost of OEM
The product works for my 13" MacBook Pro and it was less than $20. It comes exactly as pictured feels sturdy. No complaints and I would purchase again.
Published 4 days ago by Sidney
Gave Out After Two Days
Bought this because I had the original charger that came with my MacBook Pro stolen. I used this product with a converter which worked perfectly fine with my old charger for... Read more
Published 17 days ago by T. Resendiz
Cheap Replacement
It makes a good replacement if you don't have the money to dish out for a brand new Apple charger ($85). Read more
Published 19 days ago by Mac User
It melts.. seriously!
I can't plug this charger in to charge my computer to even 90% without the charger warping because it gets so hot!! It just.. melts! So disappointed!
Published 22 days ago by afkb22
terrible replacement.
I received my charger 3 days overestimated shipping, and that was no problem. but within 3 days of using the product it started melting and warping and i could not use it anymore.
Published 23 days ago by Pen Name
Horrible
This charger was absolutely horrible. It melted, literally melted after 30 minutes of me using it and the next day it began falling apart. Read more
Published 23 days ago by Grad School Girl
Awful Quality
I bought this charger less than a month ago. When in use, it overheats so much that the charger has melted in areas. Read more
Published 26 days ago by mnd435
Horrible Product
The product only worked the first time I plugged it in. Total waste of money. Horrible, horrible product. I wish I would have stuck with name brand.
Published 28 days ago by Meaghan Dee
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