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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Left on plane twice, Wow

Written by PL from La Quinta

29/11/2009

This product works just fine. However there is a flaw in design. The tip often stays in the plane socket when pulled out. I have lost two in the last six months. Yes, I should look each time but there is something to the fact that when you pull it out you think you have it. However, it takes a special investigation each time. The fact that you plug it in without incident, but when you pull it, it often separates, is a design flaw. Yes, Apple could do better. Where is the replacement part?

8 of 29 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Toot. Like much of Apples stuff

Written by JS from Figtree

28/11/2009

Have yet to come across a plane I can plug it into. Waste of money.

I can't say it doesn't work, as I have not had the opportunity to try it yet.

Naturally, this was not advertised with the product.

1 of 24 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Don't leave plastic bit behind + Guilty, should have read the description

Written by JP from Mc Donald

2/11/2009

I was surprised the Airline Adapter doesn't charge. I guess it makes sense if the airlines can't provide the amperage. I am very happy I read the reviews as I didn't consider the possibility I'd leave the Lighter adapter behind... Now I will know to check.

28 of 34 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Powers computer, but it's not a recharger

Written by RS from Athens

23/10/2009

The adapter works very well. Be aware, though, that it supplies power to the computer but does not recharge the computer's battery. If your battery is low when you start using this adapter, it will still be low when you finish.

The reason for this, apparently, is that powering the computer and charging the battery simultaneously would draw more power from the airplane's outlet than is allowed.

As other reviewers have noted, keep track of the detachable parts so you don't leave part of it behind, still in the power outlet.

31 of 32 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Simple, works well

Written by DL from RENO

22/10/2009

This adapter is light, simple and works just as it should. Unfortunately, like some others, I didn't see the 20 mm adapter was still in the socket when I unplugged, and left one on the plane by mistake. It's my fault, but I wish Apple would sell replacement adapters. They could also add a simple plastic leash to keep the removable adapter from getting lost.

21 of 22 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

great

Written by MK from calgary

16/10/2009

i dont know why people say that its made to be lost, its their own fault! it works perfectly, just dont be lazy so you wont lose it!!

1 of 12 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Yet another plug left in the seat socket.

Written by MR from Austin

2/10/2009

Yes, yes. I know. It is the users' fault for leaving. I thought that before buying this and I still think so after losing *2* plugs so far.

Still, people can be rushed or just forget with travel distractions, without all these reviewers being idiots?

It's not that hard to offer the plug to be sold separately is it?

12 of 28 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Engineered to Make You Keep Buying Replacements

Written by KL from Palm Springs

2/10/2009

I am now on my 3rd airline adapter. Why? Because the 2-part design I swear is engineered to make the buyer lose the 20mm adapter piece that makes this product useful on most airlines. My 20 mm adapters have either fallen off, or I mistakenly unplug my adapter after a flight, and don't realize the 20 mm piece is still in the socket. I've even double-checked, think I see the 20mm part still on my adapter, and only to find out later it's still on the plane.

From an environmental perspective, I think this is a big issue. From my pocketbook's perspective, I'm tired of buying $49 adapters. From a customer satisfaction perspective, I'm suspect Apple doesn't sell replacement 20 mm adapters (just the $49 replacement), as well as I'm suspect of all my Apple earbuds whose rubber grips that hold the buds in one's ears always fall apart within a few weeks of usage.

11 of 35 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Works fine. Neat Adaptor.

Written by RG from Manchester

27/09/2009

I've used this on BA flights on 747 and 777 in premium eco; some of the following is specific to this. You don't need the 20mm adaptor, just the plain cable. It says on the packaging that if the led above the socket isn't green try plugging it in again (up to 5 times). However, you simply need to ask someone to turn on the power - it's a central control. It stays green the whole time then on all the seats, plug or no plug.

The plug on the laptop end is good and low profile rather than sticking out like the normal mains plug does. The other end is less good (~3cm protruding) and hence sticks into your leg space a bit on these seats. I'm sure it's in a different place elsewhere..
It's the first time i've had an adaptor for the plane and I'm really pleased with it.

Uninterrupted power for my MBP (5,5) from Manchester to Sydney. Great!

14 of 14 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

lousy design

Written by WW from New York

24/09/2009

If you are going to make it a 2-part design, which *does* make it more useful, as it works on multiple kinds of outlets, at least make it so the pieces lock together.

Working frantically on a plane, then pulling it out from under the seat, I left the 20mm adapter there and didn't notice. Come on, guys - you can make it so the parts click and lock together.

WW

22 of 47 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Lost the outer adaptor ...Now USELESS

Written by NS from Wichita

24/09/2009

I wish I had seen these reviews earlier. The product works well as an adaptor BUT SHOULD NOT COME APART!. My plug in is sitting in 10F on AA but do you think it can be found? This should not come apart so easily and since it does THE ADAPTOR should be available as a seperate piece. Am not sure I am willing to fork another $49 over to Apple for this poorly designed piece. The entire plug in system for the Mac Book Pro leaves much to be desired with the loose plug if you want to add the extension. Would think this would be permanently attached as well. Unfortunately with their "Mag Safe", while good in concept, limits 2nd party plug ins. Love the Mac Book Pro...hate their plug ins.

12 of 25 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Works well on empower ports

Written by DM from Pittsburgh

10/07/2009

I've only tried this with an EmPower port, and it worked great.

As noted in the other reviews, it does not charge the battery. (Note that this is by design--because of the limited power draw of the power ports in the seats.)

60 of 64 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Horrible design!

Written by TC from New York

22/06/2009

This adaptor is in two pieces...I just left one on the airplane in the plug. My last Mac airline adaptor was a solid one-piece and lasted for years. Since you cannot buy replacement pieces, I'm out $50. I'm not happy.

59 of 184 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Medicore Design But Works as Advertised

Written by SM from Phoenix

17/06/2009

The two part design is just plain silly. also i would have gladly taken on some extra bulk if they included a built in DC to AC power adapter so i could actually charge your MB.
Also it is expensive, this should be $30 not $50. That much money for something with only one function is rediculous.

Bottom Line: Works great for its stated purpose but that purpose isnt great and you can get a cheaper adapter at any electronics store that will allow anything to be charged by it

40 of 78 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Should clip in solid or have a clip

Written by GP from SOUTHLAKE

16/06/2009

My primary problem with this is that the two pieces at the end come apart very easily. I have not lost mine yet, but think that I am at risk for losing it on a flight.

19 of 26 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

This is a poorly designed device!

Written by JC from Cambridge

22/05/2009

This device comes in two pieces which do not
lock securely together. Therefore it is very
easy to accidentally leave one piece of the connector
in the airline power plug. You cannot buy the
individual pieces, so if this happens you must
replace the entire cable. This could have been
much better designed. It could be designed as
one single cable (as for pcs) or the two pieces
could lock together.

49 of 94 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Nice, but lost connector

Written by PM from Norman

19/05/2009

This is a tough one to review as I like the product, it works well, but the end section that goes into the power connector on a flight is too loose and is easily left in the socket. It needs a clip... or something to prevent this happening..... other than a loosing the first one and having to buy a whole new set for $50.

35 of 67 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Airline 2 part adapter

Written by TG from CAMARILLO

23/04/2009

Apple should make this item so that the 2 parts clip together, making it more difficult to leave one part in the airline socket! American Airlines has theirs down below your knees, and there's no way one could even see that it's left in there unless you are under 2' tall. I was disappointed on my return flight to realize that I no longer had the use of my laptop because my adapter had separated when I unplugged it on my outbound flight! Come on, Apple, you can do better than that!

54 of 97 people found this useful