MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
Product Information
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The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter allows you to use the MagSafe connector on your LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display or MagSafe Power Adaptor to charge your MagSafe 2 equipped Mac computer.
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What's in the Box?
- Apple MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter
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System Requirements
Compatibility
- 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
- 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display
- Apple Thunderbolt Display
- Apple 45W MagSafe Power Adaptor
- Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adaptor
- MacBook Pro with Retina display
- MacBook Air with MagSafe 2 power port
Ratings & Reviews
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I keep losing it!
This converter works as expected, but I have an older MacBook Pro in addition to a new retina and I use the same power adapter to charge both. When I want to charge the older MacBook I have to take the converter off, and it is so small I keep misplacing it.
This converter should have a clip attached so that I can clip it to the power adapter cable when not in use. …- Written by Robert P from Basingstoke
60 of 77 people found this useful
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Works perfectly
It's a hunk of magnetised aluminium - so it's very robust. The magnet is strong, so you can leave it attached to your power adapte r without fear of losing it. It would be nice if you could use it both ways, but as it is you can only use it to convert a Magsafe power adapter for use with a Magsafe 2 laptop, but what it does do it does well. …
- Written by Cameron T from London
9 of 10 people found this useful
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works but needs to be more secure
would be better as a cable adapter, about 4 inches long and securely fixed to old cable
- Written by nigel R from Kells
7 of 12 people found this useful
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Works perfectly
It's a hunk of magnetised aluminium - so it's very robust. The magnet is strong, so you can leave it attached to your power adapte r without fear of losing it. It would be nice if you could use it both ways, but as it is you can only use it to convert a Magsafe power adapter for use with a Magsafe 2 laptop, but what it does do it does well. …
- Written by Cameron T from London
9 of 10 people found this useful
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works but needs to be more secure
would be better as a cable adapter, about 4 inches long and securely fixed to old cable
- Written by nigel R from Kells
7 of 12 people found this useful
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I keep losing it!
This converter works as expected, but I have an older MacBook Pro in addition to a new retina and I use the same power adapter to charge both. When I want to charge the older MacBook I have to take the converter off, and it is so small I keep misplacing it.
This converter should have a clip attached so that I can clip it to the power adapter cable when not in use. …- Written by Robert P from Basingstoke
60 of 77 people found this useful
Questions & Answers
Answers from the community
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Can I use this mag safe converter with a 27-inch LED cinema display 2 and my new retina display 15" macbook?
- Asked by Helen T from Sydney
- 09-Apr-2013
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Is this incompatible with MagSafe Airline Adapter?
- Asked by Eunsoo R from Hoffman Estates
- 12-Jun-2012
Best Answer
Unless someone has actually tried it and has it working, I have plugged this MagSafe 2 converter int o my Apple Airline Adapter and plugged it in (even to the lighter in my car) and while the green light comes on and it looks like its giving power to the laptop, the laptop (in my case, a MBP 15 Retina) does not get power. My older MBP 13 got power (didn't charge the battery) but at least it got power. But the MBP 15 is not getting enough power from a car lighter or an airplane to even power the laptop, the laptop continues to run on battery. I'm now in search for a 3rd party solution. …
- Answered by Rand M from Alamo
- 02-Aug-2012
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Can I use the converter with a Apple 60W MagSafe Power Adapter
- Asked by Antony D
- 18-Jun-2012
Best Answer
Yes this works. I've been using this adapter with my old 60W MagSafe and the new 2012 Macbook Air w ithout problem. …
- Answered by Tim O from Keller
- 25-Jul-2012
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Can an original 60W MagSafe power adapter be used with the 13 inch MacBook Pro with Retina display?
- Asked by Susan M H from Buffalo City
- 09-Nov-2012
- Asked about: Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (…
Answer
Yes, but you need to buy the Magsafe to MagSafe 2 adapter.
- Answered by Josh B from San Francisco
- 28-Nov-2012
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MagSafe to MagSafe2 & rMBP - Does it charge the rMBP while in use?
- Asked by Michael M from Highlands Ranch
- 19-Oct-2012
Best Answer
I am not a Genious Bar Apple employee but I do own a 13" MacBook Air, the 13" MacBook (Mid 2005), 15 inch MacBook Pro (Mid 2008), 13" Macbook Pro (Mid 2011) and two White mid 2006 MacBooks-- Just to name a few
The air requires 45 watts, MacBooks require 60, and the 15"/17" Pro's require 85 watts.
Summary:
45w Megsafe Air charger will only charge the Air although a higher watt charger will charge it as well
60 Watt Mega safe. Charger that comes with the all 13" MacBook's and Pros are as well as the air
Whilst the The 85 watt Megasafe charger is intended For Macs 15" & 17"; it is my charger of choice b/c it charges all Intell based Macs including the air …- Answered by Joseph A from Livonia
- 24-Oct-2012
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Is it better to get the adapter or just buy a new Magsafe 2 power supply?
- Asked by Henry H from Palo Alto
- 18-Aug-2012
Best Answer
My advice would be to buy one of these due to the extreme difference in cost. Use one of your old ch argers plugged in to your desk at home (or wherever you normally charge at home) with this adapter.
Save your new adapter for "mobile" use... take it with you when you travel.
I have my old, original magsafe adapter that came with my Jan 2006 macbook pro plugged in at my desk at home. It's lasted so long simply because it stays in that one location and never moves. So leave your old charger at home with the magsafe adapter since the old one is more likely to fail if you continue to use/abuse it (simply because it's older). …- Answered by Steven E from Jericho
- 16-Oct-2012
