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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

The 85 Watt MagSafe Power Adapter features a magnetic DC connector that ensures your power cable will disconnect if it experiences undue strain and helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. In addition, the magnetic DC helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection.

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 15- or 17-inch MacBook Pro.
 
 

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    1.0

    Meltdown

    Written by MM from NAPLES

    5-Aug-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)

    1.0

    Meltdown after 9 months

    Written by JT from Grosse Pointe Park

    11-Aug-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.     …More

    2509 of 3277 people found this useful

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    2.0

    AC adapter meltdown

    Written by EC from New York

    28-Jul-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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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    5.0

    What's with the vendetta?

    Written by TH from Chelsea

    15-Dec-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.     …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    2.0

    Disappointing, indicative of being an afterthought

    Written by CT from BENTON

    13-Dec-2009

    I have a MacBook Pro 17" and a MacBook Pro 13". Eight months ago, I bought a new power adapter so that I could leave my main brick at my "docking" station. Eight months later, that adapter simply stopped working. The good news is that I still have two working bricks, and neither has yet frayed, but I'm shocked that Apple has let such a poor product drag down the customer experience.

    When a company gets so many things right, it's shocking when a fundamental component is a glaring and obvious Achilles heel. It's a real shame.     …More

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  • Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

    1.0

    magsafe melted

    Written by JM from Haddock

    11-Dec-2009

    Just like everyone else. I have to say it took some abuse and still lasted just over 3 years. I guess it's just time for a new one. Is there a better after market design? …More

    0 of 2 people found this useful

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