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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Powers computer, but it's not a recharger

Written by RS from Athens

Oct 22, 2009

The adapter works very well. Be aware, though, that it supplies power to the computer but does not recharge the computer's battery. If your battery is low when you start using this adapter, it will still be low when you finish.

The reason for this, apparently, is that powering the computer and charging the battery simultaneously would draw more power from the airplane's outlet than is allowed.

As other reviewers have noted, keep track of the detachable parts so you don't leave part of it behind, still in the power outlet.

11 of 12 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Simple, works well

Written by DL from RENO

Oct 21, 2009

This adapter is light, simple and works just as it should. Unfortunately, like some others, I didn't see the 20 mm adapter was still in the socket when I unplugged, and left one on the plane by mistake. It's my fault, but I wish Apple would sell replacement adapters. They could also add a simple plastic leash to keep the removable adapter from getting lost.

6 of 7 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

great

Written by MK from calgary

Oct 15, 2009

i dont know why people say that its made to be lost, its their own fault! it works perfectly, just dont be lazy so you wont lose it!!

1 of 11 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Yet another plug left in the seat socket.

Written by MR from Austin

Oct 2, 2009

Yes, yes. I know. It is the users' fault for leaving. I thought that before buying this and I still think so after losing *2* plugs so far.

Still, people can be rushed or just forget with travel distractions, without all these reviewers being idiots?

It's not that hard to offer the plug to be sold separately is it?

9 of 24 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Engineered to Make You Keep Buying Replacements

Written by KL from Palm Springs

Oct 1, 2009

I am now on my 3rd airline adapter. Why? Because the 2-part design I swear is engineered to make the buyer lose the 20mm adapter piece that makes this product useful on most airlines. My 20 mm adapters have either fallen off, or I mistakenly unplug my adapter after a flight, and don't realize the 20 mm piece is still in the socket. I've even double-checked, think I see the 20mm part still on my adapter, and only to find out later it's still on the plane.

From an environmental perspective, I think this is a big issue. From my pocketbook's perspective, I'm tired of buying $49 adapters. From a customer satisfaction perspective, I'm suspect Apple doesn't sell replacement 20 mm adapters (just the $49 replacement), as well as I'm suspect of all my Apple earbuds whose rubber grips that hold the buds in one's ears always fall apart within a few weeks of usage.

10 of 32 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

lousy design

Written by WW from New York

Sep 23, 2009

If you are going to make it a 2-part design, which *does* make it more useful, as it works on multiple kinds of outlets, at least make it so the pieces lock together.

Working frantically on a plane, then pulling it out from under the seat, I left the 20mm adapter there and didn't notice. Come on, guys - you can make it so the parts click and lock together.

WW

20 of 43 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Lost the outer adaptor ...Now USELESS

Written by NS from Wichita

Sep 23, 2009

I wish I had seen these reviews earlier. The product works well as an adaptor BUT SHOULD NOT COME APART!. My plug in is sitting in 10F on AA but do you think it can be found? This should not come apart so easily and since it does THE ADAPTOR should be available as a seperate piece. Am not sure I am willing to fork another $49 over to Apple for this poorly designed piece. The entire plug in system for the Mac Book Pro leaves much to be desired with the loose plug if you want to add the extension. Would think this would be permanently attached as well. Unfortunately with their "Mag Safe", while good in concept, limits 2nd party plug ins. Love the Mac Book Pro...hate their plug ins.

10 of 22 people found this useful

Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter

Works well on empower ports

Written by DM from Pittsburgh

Jul 9, 2009

I've only tried this with an EmPower port, and it worked great.

As noted in the other reviews, it does not charge the battery. (Note that this is by design--because of the limited power draw of the power ports in the seats.)

58 of 62 people found this useful