Apple 85W Magsafe Portable Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro) MA938LL/A (Retail Packaging)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6.1 x 2.5 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000U3JR8S
• Item model number: MA938LL/A
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
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• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 22, 2007

Product Description

Product Description

Specification : Standard output Laptop AC Power Adapter/Charger with Power Cord. * Enables you to operate your notebook or charge the battery from electrical power outlets.* Full protection for the notebook computers. If you are running your computer on AC power with a battery installed, this adapter charges the battery (if needed) and maintains its charge. When the system is off, the AC adapter will charge the battery and then maintain its charge. The best replacement for the original product. Full 1 year warranty Different wires for option to meet your local standard. All of our products carry a 100% satisfaction guarantee.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Idea, Love the Magsafe., March 21, 2008

By	T. Truong "techno junkie" (San Jose CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this to replace the original 85W which came with my macbook pro.
This new one has a better rubber extension on the magsafe so it won't fall apart as easily like the first one did. The size of the "brick" has been reduced, it's no longer a rectangle, it's now a square. -About an inch shorter then the old one, although still suppling 85watts. If you have a non pro macbook, get this rather then the 65w(same price). this will work with all the macbooks, macbook air, macbook pro. so it's more universal if you plan on upgrading laptops.

21 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Use Caution- Fire Hazzard, December 30, 2008

By	***MATT*** - See all my reviews

Just do a google and you'll see the life of this adapter is about a year. Way too many incidents out there. My first adapter lasted exactly one year. One day I was charging my macbook and I started to smell wires burning. It turned out to be the wire from this adapter, specifically where it attaches to the macbook. The key is not to put *any* stress on the wire at all by letting it bend. Apparently the plastic wire is so cheaply made that it will wear out and expose the inner wires to each other. Luckily my macbook was not damaged, and I was there to unplug the adapter when it started to smolder. While I love the smart magnetic design, it's made quite shoddy. Of course the price is very high also at $79!?! Ridiculous for plastic and cheap wiring! When I went to the Apple store to replace my adapter, there was a 3 week wait as well! I was lucky to find one on eb*y for just under $36.

My best advice is not to put any tension on this wire because it obviously can't handle it, and I'd avoid leaving it charging alone simply because I don't trust it and I've googled quite a few horror stories. Check out the apple store and you'll see all the reviews about sparks, smoke, melting , and fire.

Currently, I'm on my 3rd adapter in 3 years. The current version I bought on ebay and it's re-enforced at the weak spot I mentioned. This version seems to be the best. Check out the photo I posted, and you'll notice that the end that connects to the macbook pro is different, with a bigger plastic shell.

While this newer version is square and more compact, photos indicate that it's still got the same old weak end.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Retail price here is wrong, March 25, 2009

By	Book buyer (Nowhere) - See all my reviews

The retail price stated is wrong. It is in fact $79. For awhile now these adapters have had a thicker cord to prevent the fraying issues with earlier models. I don't like paying $79 either but check Dells power adapter prices if you really think they are cheaper. Some of the dell power adapters are $99. Everyone charges too much for power adapters. if your reason for buying a Dell instead of a Mac is because you think Dell power supplies are cheaper you are not paying attention.