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Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook and 13-inch MacBook Pro)

What power cord adapter can we use for both a 13" Macbook and a 17" Macbook Pro?

We need an additional powercord for our office that can charge two different laptops.

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    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. :)

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  • Actually, I never realized until today that there are both 60W and 85W versions. I've been using a 60W version with my 15" MacBook Pro which has a battery that no longer holds more than 25 minutes worth of charge (a whole other unhappy story.) It works fine, though the adapter does get pretty hot. Not sure whether it's a better or worse idea than using an 85W for both - perhaps it's what gave my battery the final push over the edge? - but it can be done.

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  • For a 13-inch Macbook you can use the 60W Magsafe adaptor. For a 17-inch Macbook Pro, you can use the 85W Magsafe adaptor.

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