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

Horrible Adapter

Written by AR from lihue

Dec 9, 2009

This adapter is horrible. My first one broke at the movable piece that tucks into the adapter. I purchased another one and after unplugging it from the outlet, the same movable piece snapped and broke off. Now I am really disappointed because at 80 bucks a piece it's not even covered by warranty.

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

Absolutely horrible!

Written by AG from New Haven

Dec 8, 2009

Sorry, Apple. I usually love your products, but this power adapter is atrocious. I have owned 6 of these cords (two of which were replaced by Apple), and 5 of them have failed, with two of these having frayed at the MagSafe connection. That's close to $400 in wasted product, and an 83% fail rate. I now have the new MagSafe power cord (that I paid for myself)-- let's hope it works a whole lot better!

6 of 6 people found this useful

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

Empowered

Written by KE

Dec 7, 2009

My charger (and Macbook) are about three years old now, and are used everyday, for hours on end. I guess Apple expects people to take care of their things, at least to a college student's level. I will admit that it get's quite hot at times, but they all do :-P

1 of 6 people found this useful

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

flimsy

Written by CC from Auburn

Dec 7, 2009

I love how its magnetic..but I have gone through 3 chargers in 3 years because of the wire splitting right where it plugs into my computer.

5 of 6 people found this useful

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

Great design, but a bit flimsy

Written by KL from Kew Gardens

Nov 30, 2009

Love the design. Travels better than the adapters that came with my PC's. But, my PC adapters were far more rugged. Right now, the wires are pulling out of my Mac adapter and I need to buy another one. I never replaced an adapter on a PC.

15 of 17 people found this useful

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

Why is this not fixed?

Written by TP from Charlotte

Nov 30, 2009

I too have to tape my adapter together....

17 of 20 people found this useful

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

Melted wire

Written by JG from lake in the hills

Nov 29, 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...

15 of 16 people found this useful

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

Dead after 1.5 years.

Written by MD from Seattle

Nov 27, 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.

9 of 10 people found this useful

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.

4 of 5 people found this useful

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

6 of 7 people found this useful

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?

6 of 7 people found this useful

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

Terrible design

Written by JV from Easley

Nov 26, 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!

6 of 7 people found this useful

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

PIECE OF JUNK

Written by BC from bienfait

Nov 23, 2009

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

28 of 32 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 22, 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.

21 of 27 people found this useful

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

Great idea, fair execution.

Written by DA from clayton

Nov 18, 2009

I am *brutal* on these things. Have about 5 of them (no, only because I keep forgetting them at home :) )

I work in factory conditions, and my prob is the magnet on the 'puter sucking in the tiny metal balls a CNC laser generates. This causes the plug not to go in far enough to make contact. (and its a bear to clean out! a flush design might have been better or put the magnet on the cable end, but that could lead to shorts) I'll be machining up a little cover for it. (though been saying that for about 2 years now :) )

I yank on the mag end of the cable, bend it tightly etc. None have failed yet (other then the recliner mechanics chewing up the cable.)

Guess I've been lucky. 3.5 years and it just starting to have a bad connection (but got a new MBP n the way)

I just can't figure out why the AC cable is 3 prong yet the fold away plug is 2 prong.

3 of 7 people found this useful

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

cat chewed my cord, it still works!

Written by MN

Nov 18, 2009

I have had my macbook for just under three years, and I haul it around everywhere. Two years ago, my kitten's razor claws sliced through the power cord in several places exposing the wires. I wrapped the cord in electrical tape and have continued to use it all this time with no problems. I am thinking of replacing it now because the tape is coming off in places and collecting bits of lint and hair, looks bad in study group. But the cord is still working fine!

7 of 9 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 16, 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.

16 of 22 people found this useful

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 15, 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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