Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
Use an extra adapter for home or work. Apple's new, innovative AC adapter is made specifically for your MacBook.
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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.
Most Recent Reviews
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
Not so Good
Written by JB
Jun 30, 2009
The way this power adapter works is...well it doesn't. Apple, you really need to redesign this thing. I know you wanted to make t…Read morehe design unique and everything, but the thing is cumbersome and very bulky. Is there really a need for all the fanciness? It's just a power cord. We've had two in the last two years break on us. It sticks out so far from the wall, it is a tripping hazard too! The pricetag is a bit steep as well. BTW, I love my Macbook, but this power cord needs some reinvention.
(3 of 4 people found this review useful)
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
Redesign this product!
Written by MM from homestead
Jun 29, 2009
I have had to buy this product twice already within 2 years. But it seems I'm not the only one with the same problem as I have rea…Read mored the other reviews. The power adapter needs to be made stronger. It's bulky and heavy at the end with a flimsy cord that comes out of it. It needs to be tougher and be able to withstand "normal, everyday use." It is not fair that your cords malfunction and I have to spend another 80 bucks. It's great that the adapter is magnetically connected to the computer but it just doesn't make up for the rest of it. I can only hope that I don't have to buy this product again. It's inconvenient that I have to treat my adapter as if I'm walking on thin ice.
(7 of 7 people found this review useful)
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
Dangerous Melting
Written by CB from Honolulu
Jun 29, 2009
I have had this charger for less than a year. I have already replaced it once. First, it started fraying right where it plugs in t…Read moreo the computer. Second, it started overheating and melting. If I didnt unplug it, I think my bed would have caught on fire. Very dangerous. It needs to be redesigned.
(8 of 9 people found this review useful)
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Most Useful Reviews
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
How about splicing to repair?
Written by AV from Belle Mead
Aug 27, 2007
I, like the others before me, have experienced a failure of the connection at the junction where the cord leads into the magnetic …Read morebrick. I can no longer charge my computer until I purchase and receive an entire new unit which according to the order says will take 7-10 days. I cannot understand why the bad part of the cord cannot be cut off and reconnected much like when a lamp cord needs to be spliced onto a new plug. Since the wait time to receive a new power cord (and mind you I have to buy the whole thing even though the rest of mine seems perfectly fine)is quite a number of days, this leads me into thinking that others may also be having a similar problem with failure of this unit and are also having to purchase enitre new ones.
Apple needs to figure out a way to REPAIR the connection instead of creating a lot unnecessary extra parts that may not be needed by most of us to solve the connectivity issue.
On my previous ibook I also had a failure of the power cord in the same area.
I am not careless and have taken measures not to bend that area to eliminate excessive stress, but to no avail. I have wrapped it with electrical cord to strengthen it, too.
I hate to compare, but my daughter has a Dell Inspiron
that is about 4 years old. The connection at the plug is thicker and has some flexor loops in it. It is sturdier and I can assure you it has received many hours of use with no signs of wear.
Its time for Apple to go green with this issue and REPAIR the connection rather than expecting its customers to replace the entire thing.(2742 of 3168 people found this review useful)
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
Buy the 85 watt MacBook Pro model
Written by JO from Tacoma
Aug 6, 2006
The 60W original equipment power adapter for the Macbook is fine and works as it should. However, if you are buying a spare, why n…Read moreot get the 85W MB Pro model. It is the same price and it seems to stay noticeably cooler when charging the Macbook. I have both computers and the 85W will work for either.
The 60W works only on a limited basis with a Macbook Pro. It will provide enough power to run the computer, but doesn't have enough reserve to charge the battery unless you put the MBP to sleep or shut down. This is actually better than I would have expected.(2435 of 2840 people found this review useful)
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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook)
MagSafe Tips
Written by DM from Hamilton
Nov 7, 2006
I've enjoyed the MagSafe adapter with my MacBook immensely, a far superior design than previous adapters.
I'm not sure about th…Read moree other people who wrote reviews, but let me share a few tips to help you with your MagSafe power adapter, and keep it from excessive damage.
1) Don't just yank the MagSafe from the charging socket on the side of your MacBook (Pro). Place your fingers on the small white plug end such that you can gently pull up on it. It will come away from the socket easily, and this won't cause you cord damage down the road.
*The MagSafe was meant to save your computer from an occassion where a quick 'whip' from a tripped over or stuck cord would knock the computer from it's place.
If you constantly yank the cord from the socket, you're simulating the same effect as above. I don't think it was designed for hundreds of yanks, but rather for the few times it will happen inintentionally.
2) Do not plug it into your computer before you plug the adapter into the wall socket. Sparks and other electricity-related activity could potentially damage your computer.
Observe these steps and you won't end up like the others on here.(1847 of 2733 people found this review useful)
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