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

Melted wire

Written by JG from lake in the hills

Nov 30, 2009

I have to purchase a new ac adapter now, cause my wire that's near the brick must of over heated witch caused the wires to melt and melt the rubber plastic around it. I don't think we have to purchase a new one if its a manufacture defect. I use the same outlets around my house. And not one of my electronics have malfunctioned or melted. I will go to the apple store tomorrow and see what they have to say about this after I show them what happened. It is clearly visible that it was not my fault. I will be more than happy to send you a picture of it. Just ask...

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

Dead after 1.5 years.

Written by MD from Seattle

Nov 28, 2009

As a longtime user of Apple products I am disappointed with this adapter. It has been slowly failing for about three months (and is now failing to charge over 50% of the time). This happened with the previous version (pre-mag-safe) as well. With all of the industrial design talent they have on staff, and the overwhelming number of disappointed users posting here that Apple would address the issue. At a bear minimum cover the cost of replacement under warranty. I would prefer to see them get it right, rather than dumping these in the landfill.

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

Why does Apple ignore this problem?

Written by HT from League City

Nov 27, 2009

I had my MacBook Air for less than 3 months when the housing of the magnetic head came loose and popped off. I now have to tape it down, since the charging connection still works as long as the tape holds the housing together.

I hate that my sleek Air has tape on the side holding the connection in. I have to carry a roll of clear tape with me everywhere. And I'm just waiting for the day when the whole thing goes up in smoke.

Apple should be appalled at the lack of quality, and they should be deeply embarrassed that they have failed to live up to their own reputation for quality. Perhaps they are distracted by their falling stock prices, and can't be bothered to maintain the customers they already have.

I would think that satisfying their current customers would be a great start rebuilding faith in their products and GOOD WILL.

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

Total junk did not work out of box

Written by DB from naples

Nov 27, 2009

Complete garbage one can see from the other reviews my experience is hardly unique

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

Big price - little value

Written by JC from SANTA ANA

Nov 27, 2009

I really like most all my Apple products. But these adapts are junk. Everyone I know that has one has had to replace it. The design flaw must be known by Apple. Why doesn't Apple fix this flaw?

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

Terrible design

Written by JV from Easley

Nov 27, 2009

The cord has begun to fray and split apart at the connection point between the thin cable and magnet plug. Under normal use this has fallen apart within 5 months. terrible!

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

PIECE OF JUNK

Written by BC from bienfait

Nov 24, 2009

I have gone through TWO of these chargers! THEY ARE JUNK. apple needs to fix this problem.

26 of 29 people found this useful

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

This adapter broke after 2 months of normal, in home use.

Written by SC from Hector

Nov 23, 2009

This adapter is HORRIBLE!! It has come apart at the magnet plug in thing after only two months. It's not covered under the warranty either, but it should be because it is DEFECTIVE if it breaks after two months of NORMAL in home use. The cords have never been coiled, bent or abused.

18 of 23 people found this useful

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

I will write today's "my power cord hath died" review

Written by SR from Hendersonville

Nov 17, 2009

My not-yet-a-year-old MacBook was plugging along today when the light on the magsafe went out. No warning, no power surge, just *blip* and gone. I have to take the whole thing over to the Apple Store tomorrow where the very nice apple expert has assured me they might replace the part, maybe. I bought this computer when I discovered that the power source on my G4 had detached from the motherboard, and because of the age of the G4 decided to get myself a nice shiny new MacBook. Now more power cord issues. It sits on a DESK. It's not carted around. This is terribly disappointing and probably my last mac.

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

I JUST DONT UNDERSTAND!!!!!!!!??????? i dont even want to give it one star.

Written by AB from winnipeg

Nov 16, 2009

i, like the million of other people that have left reviews here, have had nothing but trouble with my power adapter. first one i had, melted away. i called apple and they sent me a new one. well thats all fine and dandy. but now its maybe been almost a year since i have had this one, and already its starting to do the same things! you would think with all these horrible reviews something would be DONE about it.
i just dont get why this review page even exists if they arent listening to what we have to say..........
i dont feel like i should have to cough up $80 every year just so i can use my computer. thats so insane.

//so annoyed.

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

MagSafe end is fragile!!!

Written by MG from Brazil

Nov 15, 2009

I've gone through 2 of these things in 3 years. With both, then end wore out and either shorted out or the connection broke. at 80 bucks a pop, I got by with rigging it with some tape and solder. Bottom line, the magsafe feature is a good conceptual idea, but it hasn't stood the test of time.

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

Probably the worst Computer Accessory in History

Written by KD from Montreal

Nov 14, 2009

I am a Big Apple fan. No doubt about it. I think that the MagSafe idea is great!

But why do they keep doing it so fragile. This is my third Adapter in just over 3 years. This last one died only 15 days after warranty coverage. And yes, I do use it with caution not to break it again.

99$ Every time is robbery and I can't find a third party product to replace it.

I wish they could have it done better. Great product if only it could last longer.

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

disappointed once again :(

Written by AO from San Diego

Nov 12, 2009

i've been a mac user since the ibook and i had major issues with the ibook and tripping on the cord and the charger getting messed up. but LUCKILY the new macbooks came out with the new charger cord that was trip proof so of course i went out and bought the new macbook. its been about a year or two and now THIS has broken down. its down to a small shred of wires that are keeping it from ripping off. WHY APPLE WHY? WHY CANT YOU JUST GIVE A NORMAL DURABLE CHARGER LIKE EVERYONE ELSE? and freaking i have to pay 80 bucks to pay for apple's mistake...BULL.

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

Why Hasn't Apple Fixed This Problem Yet?

Written by EG from Lexington

Nov 10, 2009

I was excited when I saw the design of the new MacBooks when they first came out a couple years ago, in no small part because of the new charger. My old iBook went through 3 chargers during the 3 years I had it, and now my MacBook needs a new charger and I've had it less than 2 years. Every charger has the same problem: the wire gradually fraying and eventually breaking at the point where it meets the piece that connects to computer. I have never been rough with my computers, though I will admit that the new magnetic connection does get pulled out of my laptop more often then the old iBook chargers did, mostly because anything that slightly brushes any part of it (like one of my cats walking by) seems to make it fall out immediately. I am not pleased that I'm going to have to spend 80 dollars on another one of these dysfunctional chargers just to have it break again in a year or two, but I guess if I want to keep using my perfectly functional computer that's what I'm going to have to do. Thanks a lot, Apple.

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

crapiest piece apple has ever made

Written by TS from Riverton

Nov 8, 2009

I got this for two years and it was working fine and then it started having problems and it would charge once in a while and then it just stopped working totaly stopped working and i had no idea and i ge5t this warning that i only have 5% battery and then it dies so i can't use my computer until i pay $80 dollars for a new one

16 of 18 people found this useful

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

This product is really bad.

Written by CC from Toronto

Nov 6, 2009

It doesnt survive more than 1 year. i got two already. they all just suddenly stop working or end burnt. And 99 for an adapter? sure.

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

Fire hazard

Written by SE from Perdue

Nov 6, 2009

I too have had the cord melt and in fact start a small fire on my floor. This isn't cool at all, especially since you can't use your MacBook without one!

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

Incredibly frustrating!

Written by VN

Nov 1, 2009

The cord of my first charger had the end burnt after a year or so of usage.
Charger #2 suddenly stopped working and cannot charge after barely a year of usage despite being religiously plugged in a safe outlet and following instructions as on the manual and from reviews here so as not to repeat the errors of Charger #1.

As it turns out, I'm not the only one who complained about this. Lots of people who wrote reviews here experienced the very same thing!

Dear Apple people, if a lot of people already experienced this, why not change your product? Do you want to earn from us loyal Mac users this way?

Because of this, I'm thinking of switching back to a PC and telling the world about it in my blogs, forums, etc. If it can't be fixed it's goodbye, Mac!

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