Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
Use an extra adapter for home or work. Apple's innovative AC adapter is made specifically for your 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro.
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Overview
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 Pro.
Most Useful Reviews
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
Meltdown
Written by MM from NAPLES
6/08/2007
My mag connector cord melted as well and became unusable. Apple stores have none available and the on=line info indicates 6 or more weeks delivery. Apple really needs to address this issue. …More
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
Meltdown after 9 months
Written by JT from Grosse Pointe Park
12/08/2007
I am and have been very protective of all parts of my MacBook Pro, but recently the junction of the MagSafe tip and the cord to the main power unit has begun to melt and fray. This has rendered my MacBook Pro nearly unusable, as I have no way to charge it.
I hope this unit has been redesigned to safely carry the 85w of power without destroying the unit. …More2514 of 3283 people found this useful
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
AC adapter meltdown
Written by EC from New York
29/07/2007
Hmmm...the computer is 15 months old and exactly 13 months in use. Tender, loving care has been provided, and the adapter never leaves the house.....however, base connecting point of the AC adapter's nifty magnetic head just started to smell of melted rubber; now it is looking melted and i can see the wires inside! Sure enough it will stop working shortly! Should i buy a new one? sigh. …More
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Most Recent Reviews
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
Died within 9 months!
Written by AZ from Geneva
19/12/2009
There is a reason there are so many negative reviews on this. These are designed to fail in the simple fact that they entice you to bend the power cable at a 90 degree angle every time you wrap it up. As a low-voltage technician I know the "golden rule" of cable preservation: Never bend a cable in anything less than a 2in arc, or you stand to ruin the life of the cable!
I never wrapped my power cord around the flip-out posts, and my adapter still quit working entirely within 9 months of normal usage. And I babied it! This leads me to believe that these are indeed garbage. I'm quite sure that Apple knows what they are doing. After you spend thousands of dollars on a Macbook Pro and your charger dies, what can you do but buy another one? Why do you think a simple power adapter costs $80!?
TH from Chelsea- if "you aren't supposed to review a power adapter" why did you? …More1 of 1 people found this useful
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
stopped making solid contact
Written by RS from New Braunfels
18/12/2009
Sure wish it was a standard plug in type like every other laptop made. We cannot charge the computer w/o having to press lightly on it to make solid contact. As you can imagine tht is not fun to charge that way. If it was a standard we could go out and buy something for a few bucks at radio shack or something but being an apple "special" plug we get to fork out $$$$ …More
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)
What's with the vendetta?
Written by TH from Chelsea
15/12/2009
For those reading interested in buying either this or a Mac notebook, please remember some statistics.
First, it's very likely that people with power adapter problems will come here to vent about it and seek some kind of closure for their loss. Perfectly natural.
Meanwhile, who in their right mind is coming to this page to give a 5 star review for a power adapter that works perfectly fine for them? I'll tell you who: Me. And just me. It's a power adapter. You're not supposed to have to think about it, you're not supposed to love it more than your wife, and you're not supposed to review it.
Statistical bias and self selection are the reason for the low reviews, plain and simple. Some of these power adapters may have issues, but remember that it's not necessarily the majority, or relevant to your buying decision.
I absolutely love these things. I've used them on my macs for years, and I've never seen a problem, nor have any of my mac-using friends before me, nor have any of the people I've converted to using mac. They've worked perfectly, they're amazingly interchangeable and standard between macs (it's awesome never having to worry too much about power adapters when you know you're going to a mac-filled office or home) and they have, and will continue to, save my computer from certain falling death because of the magnetic design. And in all my years of experience, they work perfectly and have never broken, overheated, or even barely shown signs of wear. Lovely.
So don't get caught up in the reviews. They're statistically irrelevant. Sorry guys. …More23 of 27 people found this useful
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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What power cord adapter can we use for both a 13" Macbook and a 17" Macbook Pro?
- Asked by KP from SAINT LOUIS PARK
- 9/10/2009
Best Answer
You can use a 85w adapter for both, because the MacBook can have the voltage regulated from 85w down to 60 for it to be compatible. You can NOT use the 60w on the MacBook pro. So just get the 85w for both. :) …More
- Answered by CT
- 21/10/2009
- 37 of 41 people found this useful
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can this charger be used for a mac pro laptop if not can i have a link for a mac pro charger please
- Asked by CM from london
- 3/10/2009
Best Answer
This charger is for the 13" MacBook/MacBook Pro, *not* the 15" or 17" MacBook Pros which use an 85W adapter. While you can use the 85W adapter on a 13" MacBook/Pro, you cannot use the 60W adapter on the 15" or 17" MacBook Pros. …More
- Answered by BS from Fredericton
- 12/10/2009
- 17 of 25 people found this useful
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Is the 60W MagSafe Power Adapter dual voltage?
- Asked by KP from NEW YORK
- 8/10/2009
Best Answer
You will need a different attachment (but *not* a voltage converter) similar to the "duck prong" (2-prong plug) in the item's picture.
The easiest way to do this is to buy the "Apple World Travel Adapter Kit". This contains all the adapters you should ever need.
Just take off the two prong plug and snap on the adapter. …More- Answered by RH from Star City
- 8/10/2009
- 9 of 9 people found this useful
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Most Recent
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I have macbook pro 1211 & A1286 -- I need power adapter to work w/ both--I got with new mac= 60 watt, old 1 was 85 w-- why?
- Asked by GB from LAS VEGAS
- 16/12/2009
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I have Macbook pro A1226 from the states. Will an ordinary USA to UK travel plug adapter work with magsafe power adapter in UK?
- Asked by DB from Crumlin
- 15/12/2009
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I have a MacBook Air and 13" MacBook. Can I use my 60W adapter with my MacBook Air?
- Asked by PO from Dorchester
- 9/12/2009
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what does it mean when the light on the mag connecting to the comp flashes yellow?
- Asked by CT from vancouver
- 3/12/2009
