Questions & Answers
44 Questions from the Community
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Does it charge an iPhone connected through MacBook Pro?
- Asked by Toshiaki M from La Jolla
- Oct 7, 2009
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Short answer YES. I've just run a test, and the previous answer of "no, it charges from any power left in the MacBook battery" is incorrect. I'm running a MacBook Pro 13", MacBook battery at 99%, and it has charged my iPhone from 25% to 100% without affecting the MacBook (still at 99% charge). I notice the iPhone charging is slower than usual though.
- Answered by Will L
- Oct 11, 2009
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Can I use a current adapter to charge my macbook air in germany?
- Asked by Richard H from San Antonio
- Feb 25, 2010
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Yes, but you must buy an adapter so you can plug the U.S. plug configuration into the German outlets. The MacBook and MacBook Pro operate on the 240-volt European power grid. Apple's conversion kit has multiple adapters for worldwide travel; you only need one of them for Germany and most of Europe (the U.K. is different).
- Answered by Dan H from Austin
- Jun 14, 2010
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is there a similar product for the car
Is the a car charger for Mac Book Pro?
- Asked by Kirk B from Aspen
- Nov 24, 2009
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Not yet. ;)
Cmon apple, this is a hint.- Answered by Michael I from Coldstream
- Feb 19, 2010
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Would this adapter work equally well in an automobile?
- Asked by Douglas D from Hood River
- Oct 6, 2009
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It's designed for 15V DC that you find on airplanes. If you are the DIY type, you can make your own 15V DC automotive socket by using an automotive universal laptop supply to step up the car's 12V to 15V.
- Answered by Will L
- Oct 10, 2009
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How do you know it will work on the plane you are flying on? Do all planes have the port to connect this to?
I am worried that I will not be able to use this product on my flight if the plane does not have the plug in
- Asked by Erin W from Snohomish
- Oct 17, 2009
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Use www.seatguru.com to check the plane you are flying on and what type of power port it has.
- Answered by David D from Burlingame
- Oct 24, 2009
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what power cord can I buy to charge my iphone on a plane?
- Asked by Mark P from Chicago
- Nov 13, 2009
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The same one that works in your car will work in most airplane power ports. Mine charged my iPhone today on my American flight. Just be sure your seat has a port. There are seating charts on the website that tell you or you can look at www.seatguru.com for the information.
- Answered by Ronald G from San Francisco
- Nov 15, 2009
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Will this product work with all planes?
Worried about buying this if it won't work
- Asked by Jake F from Kamuela
- Mar 15, 2012
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No, it won't. It will work on any airplane equipped with 15v "empower" outlets, or on any airplane equipped with a cigarette lighter type outlet. Other airplanes have conventional AC outlets that you can plug the regular Mac power brick into.
I have a trip planned on United. The first leg will be on a 737, which has regular AC outlets at every seat. The second leg is on a 767 that has empower outlets as far back as row 23.
On the first leg I'll use my MacBook's regular MagSafe power adapter brick. On the second, I'll use the MagSafe Airline Adapter.- Answered by Robert B from Benicia
- Apr 13, 2012
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Can the AirPlane adapter work "off the AC power grid" that is: using a 60 watt (3.6 Amps at 15.4) foldable solar battery charger.
I have a foldable solar battery charger made by PowerFilm (model F15-3600/F15-3600N). this charges a universal electronics charger, model: Impel by Brunton. It has a Lithium Polymer recharable battery that has selectable outputs: 5V@600mA ( it's USB), or 12V@ 3800mA (46W)Max, or 16V @ 3500 mA (56W) Max, or 19V @ 3200mA (60W)Max all with auto shut-off feature. The capacity for Impel is 146Wh.
It seems from reading your questions/awswers that the adapter for Apples Airport cable adapter is indeed a "standard male cigarette lighter type plug and that if I select the 16v or 19v option on my Impel it should work.
Will either the 16 or 19v work, or will the 19v fry the MacBook Pro?- Asked by Cindy R from Brookings
- Jun 12, 2010
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I tried doing exactly this and fried my MacBook Pro battery by using 19v. DON'T DO IT. 16v seems to work fine.
- Answered by David B from Beaverton
- Apr 28, 2011
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Can I use this adapter to charge my Macbook Pro when I plug it into an AC adapter (which has the USB port)?
I am interested in charging my Macbook Pro via the AC adapter which is then plugged into an adapter when I am in Europe. I have been able to charge my iTouch this way and wanted to know if I could do the same using the MagSafe Airline adapter as it has a USB.
- Asked by Janice C from Toronto
- Mar 10, 2011
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Will it work with an external battery like "Hyperjuice"
- Asked by Thomas P from Binghamton
- Mar 31, 2012
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Does this adapter power external usb hard drives?
I want to use my external 320 gig USB drive, will the adapter provide power to the USB port?
- Asked by Sophea L from Sterling Heights
- Jan 22, 2010
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Will it charge the laptop's battery if the laptop is shutdown?
I understand that it doesn't provide enough power to both power the laptop and charge the battery simultaneously. But it would seem that if you do not have the laptop powered up, then there might be enough power to charge the battery.
- Asked by John W from Saint Louis
- Dec 6, 2009
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Does it work on 1st generation MacBooks with the 60w magsafe power adapter? If it doesn't, is there one for the 1st gen macbook?
- Asked by Alex L from Brentwood
- Oct 19, 2009
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Yes, this power plug will work on 1st Gen MacBooks.
- Answered by Dusty L from Alhambra
- Jun 9, 2010
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will this work with 24 volts dc
As above i have a requirement and the outlet is a female car socket but supply is 24 volt. Will this work??? will there be any possible problems???
- Asked by Matthew R from Yaroomba
- Jun 23, 2011
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Considering the plug won't fit, no.
However, it might work if you power a MacBook of some kind with this and use the iPad's included USB cable to connect it to the MacBook. That's just me speculating, though.- Answered by Doug P from Goldens Bridge
- Jul 1, 2011
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Will the magsafe airline adapter that I bought for my Macbook Pro work with the iPad as well?
- Asked by Chandra Shekar R from Flower Mound
- Apr 3, 2010
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Nope, iPad uses a Dock Connector not a MagSafe.
- Answered by Leon S
- Apr 11, 2010
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Will the Apple Magsafe airline adapter work for my ipod nano. I want to use the airliner's power as my ipod battery runs out on long flights.
- Asked by Linda B from Kirkland
- Jan 27, 2010
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No it only fits the Macbooks via the Magsafe power jack.
- Answered by Michael I from Coldstream
- Feb 19, 2010
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Is the Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter safe for ipads
- Asked by Sharon T from Dallas
- Aug 5, 2010
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The plug is not the same. The MagSafe plug plugs into Macbooks, MB Pros, and MB Airs.
- Answered by Joseph P from Euless
- Aug 6, 2010
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Is there an adapter for automobiles? (Macbook Pro)
- Asked by Kadedrah S from Jacksonville
- Dec 7, 2009
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Not from Apple. Hit your local autoparts store and for about $30 -$40 you can buy a power inverter that lets you use your laptop power supply.
- Answered by Brian T from Saint Ann
- Jan 18, 2010
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i asked grace, apple store chat. she says it's "3 feet long. The same as the USB cable that is included with an iPod or iPhone."
- Answered by Park Y from New York
- Oct 8, 2009
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