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

Dell Quality for Twice the Price

Written by ED from Murray

May 1, 2009

After a couple months, the magnetic part separated from the rest of the cord, so it was difficult to get the power to stay connected. After I got it replaced under the warranty, the same thing happened with the second cord. I lived with it until today when it sparked and stopped working altogether. Of course, now the warranty has expired, so I get to pay $79 for another likely poor quality cord.

11 of 19 people found this useful

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

reliable and well designed

Written by WC from Snow hill

Apr 25, 2009

I have used my power supply with little to no regard for its care and it hasn't failed me in over 9 months. The ease of connecting the mag safe connector in the dark when power begins to run low, and the ease of wrapping the vord for storage in my backpack are big pluses!

17 of 32 people found this useful

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

Absolute Rubbish

Written by JP from Winnellie

Apr 21, 2009

I take great care of my mac goods and I've just had my 2nd power adapter in 6months die and just days outside of my 12month warranty period... not happy...

41 of 56 people found this useful

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

its just not good

Written by WS from wake forest

Apr 15, 2009

ive had my macbook for under a year and ive now had to replace my power cord twice its just not a good design i love my mac but they need to do something about the cord

56 of 78 people found this useful

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

Durability Matters

Written by AD from Baltimore

Apr 13, 2009

Ok I have had my Mac Book for about 2 months and already the charger is beginning to fall apart in although it works when I put tape all around it. I think that is really unnecessary and maybe instead of making the charger look so nice and cool they should focus on the fact that it is very easily broken.

41 of 58 people found this useful

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

Not too pleased...

Written by JD from Cheshire

Apr 13, 2009

I've taken very good care of this adapter, being careful to wrap the cord and place it back in my bag after each use. I took it out to plug in my MacBook this morning, and to my surprise, the plastic coating around the wires at the base of the adapter had melted, and the thing started smoking. Good thing I never leave my MacBook plugged in when I'm not home. I would have burned down my house! I'm stuck, so I'll have to purchase another, but I'm not at all pleased.

52 of 61 people found this useful

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

Power charger of MacBook

Written by FT from Gif sur Yvette

Apr 13, 2009

I bought a new MacBook for my daughter July 2008. After 9 months, it does not charge the battery. She can work with it with the main but the battery is not charged. I did all the usual disconnecting, removing the battery and resetting, etc. No good.
There is no sign of physical failure anywhere. The amber or green light simply does not come on.
The battery charges with my MacBook pro charger, so it is not the battery or setting. After so many complain about the charger, it is a shame that Apple still sells faulty chargers. I hope I can get it replaced under the guarantee.

18 of 27 people found this useful

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

time for a redesigned 60w macbook power adapter

Written by TK from Portland

Apr 9, 2009

Like a lot of Apple products, there is a lot of stress on form of the product placed above function of the product. The designers need to remember that the function of these power adapters should be reliable and consistent. After problems with my unit failing because the thin cord wore out (1 inch from the junction to the converter box) I read lots of the reviews and see that many people are upset with the lack of durability. There is no reason for Apple to not offer a better constructed, more durable model. Everyone needs to write to Apple to encourage them to redesign this flawed product. It also is ridiculous that replacement units cost so much money ($79.00). The cost is far above the value of a poorly designed product which performs weakly.

25 of 34 people found this useful

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

I must be one of few

Written by JD from East Lansing

Apr 7, 2009

I have found no problems with the MagSafe Power Adapter. I was looking to buy a second one for my home use and saw that it was only rated 2 stars. I have to say that this is the best power adapter I have ever used and I am buying a second one so I have ready power at home and in the Lab, (office for those who don't work in Labs).

17 of 26 people found this useful

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

Cool Idea, Poor Execution

Written by DS from Regina

Apr 6, 2009

The MagSafe idea is cool, but the cord wrap on the adapter is no good. It's convenient, but puts a LOT of strain on the skinny cable as you wrap it. This is the part that has failed on my power adapter and I knew from Day 1 that I should watch our for it. It needs more protection like the fat cable that extends the adapter's length.

Also, for those of you who have had issues with the part that connects with the computer, make sure you remove the connector by tilting it up or down or side to side to disconnect the magnet. The Magsafe adapter was designed to be pulled from the sides rather than straight out from the computer. the magnet's strength is most powerful when pulled straight away, and with very little to hold onto, you're GOING to tear the insulation and ruin your cord. Tilt it and it comes free easily.

31 of 38 people found this useful

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

Dissappointment.

Written by MH

Apr 3, 2009

I've gone through two of these Adapters in less than 2 months. The first one frayed at the magnetic head on the end of the cord and now my second unit just doesn't work (no visible signs of damage). I love Apple and OS X, usually being very satisfied with their products but the MagSafe 60 Watt Adapter has failed. A redesign is warranted I think.

23 of 35 people found this useful

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

fixit

Written by CE from howell

Apr 2, 2009

When the adapter fails, try pulling out the 3 middle pins (2 larger and the smaller middle one)on the magnetic connection with a needlenose pliers. Carefully! Make sure they do not go past the length of the outer 2 pins (There are 5 total)This has saved many from buying a new adapter. With continued use, the pins gradually sink into the plug, preventing the contact with the Mac. Good Luck.

20 of 25 people found this useful

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

Love it

Written by AI from Chicago

Apr 1, 2009

Convenient, compact, and it doesn't constantly trip me or pull my computer off the desk. Just as advertised, and nice little tabs for wrap up storage.
<3 love it!

16 of 23 people found this useful

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

not of fan of the magnet

Written by LS from New York

Mar 31, 2009

in 20+ years, i have never lost a laptop because i tripped over the wire and it yanked the device off a desk. Now, i have this magnetic thing that is constantly falling out, everytime i move the laptop. its a laptop, it should work on a lap and yet, the slightest realignment on a non flat surface, i.e., said lap, makes the adapter fall off, disconnect, not charge... This is the first complaint i have ever had about an apple product and i am dissapointed.

12 of 33 people found this useful

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

Bad design

Written by PF from Dumfries

Mar 31, 2009

This is the first laptop I had problems with a power adapter, I am a heavy laptop user and this is my 8th laptop, I already change this adapter twice!!, the first time Apple care took care of it, now this second time, the laptop is out of warranty so I finished paying for it. I love the laptop but the design of this power adapters are obviously bad!, Apple, please just bite the bullet and recall this adapters, I am sure that your smart engineers can come up with something better...

13 of 21 people found this useful

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

Owner Beware

Written by AO from winnipeg

Mar 30, 2009

Like many of the others who are not satisfied with this product I noticed two of the four pins in the plug had been pushed in a bit as well. If I applied hand numbing pressure where it connects then it would hold the charge as i held it, sometimes i could even get away with letting go slowly while it still charged. Eventually, however, this didn't work and i was forced to order another charger. Apple definitely needs to fix this defect because i have had my charger for about a year and a half. A lot of the people who have written reviews seem almost shocked that it has lasted them 2 or 3 years, well... when you are paying good money for any product it should last you much longer than that. Instead of paying the crazy price online at the apple store i went on ebay and found it for 30 dollars... problem solved, sort of?

14 of 22 people found this useful

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

Problems with the connector

Written by AB from REXBURG

Mar 30, 2009

I have had my macbook for less than five months. Already I need to buy a new adapter, again! The original one lasted less than two months. My current one, which barely works, is only two and a half months old. In both cases, there is a problem by the connector. It gets too hot to touch, and the insulation on the wires becomes misshapen. It must have a short in it. This is unacceptable. I have taken every precaution to avoid strain, yet it still happens. As much as I love Mac OS, I regret getting my macbook because of the power problems.

12 of 19 people found this useful

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

easy to fix

Written by RH from LONDON

Mar 29, 2009

I have read all the negative comments. Yes it is very " unMacish " to have something break b4 it should. That being said.... This thing has saved my MacBook Pro several times. When it finally did break... at the magnet part... it was so easy to fix... A little solder... and a little shrink wrap.... Voila! Only two wires to deal with... Much easier than the old four wire thing.

6 of 22 people found this useful