Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
MagSafe Power Adapters Work Fine for Me
Written by BP from Georgetown
Jun 30, 2009
My household has 3 MagSafe power adapters and we have not had any problems with them. I am careful with the cords having experienced cord/connector problems with the pre-MagSafe generations of adapters. Rather than winding the thin cord around the provided "ears" I loop both cords without kinks and secure them with a velcro strip that I attach to the AC end of the adapter.
Never had a problem with heat.
One drawback is the cost.(3 of 4 people found this review useful)
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
More power cord issues
Written by JM from Banff
Jun 29, 2009
Looks like I have had the same issue. The cable fried itself where it joins to the adapter box. I do like the fact that you can switch the length of cable, that is quite handy. And I have had my MacBook Pro for three years... but this is a fairly well known, consistent issue. Too bad. Other than this i've been happy with Apple products. Strange that they haven't fixed or recalled this product, seems to me to be a safety concern.
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
upset
Written by BQ from Columbia
Jun 25, 2009
Absolutely Love my Mac ... but to buy a new power adapter at $80 is totally disturbing ... I too had the melt down ... tried electrical tape ... got extremely hot and scary ... I definitly feel like it is a defective design ... Apple needs to listen to and support their customers ... you've got too much going for you ... please don't let greed take you over too.
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
Melted power cord
Written by SP from Davis
Jun 23, 2009
My power cord did the same thing as all the reviews- it melted and the frayed wires are exposed. I don't have the $80 for a new one, and it does seem to be a safety risk.
(1 of 1 people found this review useful)
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
FIX YOUR POWER CORDS APPLE!
Written by KF
Jun 22, 2009
I've only had my power cord for a year and a half... not a long time when dealing with expensive technology... and I have to replace it. The same exact thing happened to my roommate's power cord... they both melted at the junction of the cable with the magnetic head. I believe the cable is just too thin. I am not happy with this! And it was EXTREMELY hot when I went to pull the broken cord out of my computer... safety hazard? Recall these and/or fix them.
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
typical overrated over priced JUNK
Written by JP from Las Vegas
Jun 19, 2009
3 years old and its starting to melt!!!! but what is the alternative and to buying a new one? getting a dell ?
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
Power Adaptor is troublesome and a safety hazard.
Written by AS
Jun 18, 2009
Well, this is the second adaptor I have had to buy and this last one was so hot it melted the surge protector I had it plugged in. Its a neat design, unfortunately it has two major flaws, they are a safety hazard and do not last long. Its starting to get a little spendy trying to keep my MacBook working. $80.00 is alot of money to me right now, as I was let go from my job a couple of weeks ago. I agree with the other reviews, something needs to be fixed or changed with these adaptors or Apple should replace them at no cost due to the design flaw.
(21 of 21 people found this review useful)
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
No longer works after getting damp
Written by CE from Brunswick
Jun 17, 2009
Charger was in my backpack and got a little damp (not wet!). Now it doesn't work. This is ridiculous, especially since i bought my computer 6 months ago. Apple MUST make these more durable--I already shelled out enough money for my computer!
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
So far, so good...
Written by ES from New York
Jun 14, 2009
The new adapter, with minor design enhancements (smaller brick, thicker jacketing) is fine improvement. I think this one is going to be ok. Don't abuse your cable and it should last for years.
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Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adapter (for MacBook Pro)
replacing power adapter- again
Written by RB from Robertson
Jun 10, 2009
Guess I will have to shell out the $80.00 for a new power cord or I will have an expensive paper weight. I sure hope this one lasts longer than the last 2! It seems as if this is a safety issue, and should be recalled - but guess not.I really loved Apple products until this issue came up, guess I will be apologizing to all those I convinced to switch to the Mac Book Pros . :( Hopefully this new adapter will be an improvement.
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