Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Customer Ratings
Based on 65 reviews
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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.
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Better than the regular MagSafe wall adapter
Written by SO from Denver
Feb 28, 2009
I purchased this product for a trip to California that just passed this february break, and for one this summer, While I just got my new MacBook, I've had more than one, (MacBook) The wall adapter frayed after a short period of time, this being a couple months old, has not. The only problem is it comes in peices.So if you lose a peice, your going to have to buy a new power adapter. But still, It's worth the $49 compared to the $79
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Works as indicated
Written by SG from Boston
Jan 7, 2009
It works exactly as indicated. I did not have any problems during two trips from Boston to SFO while using my MacBook Pro 15, 2.33 GH, I watche several movies during most of the fly, no problems whatsoever.
Unfortunately it does not work with the car lighter, however this is clearly stated on the instructions.
It does not charge your battery (also clearly stated on the manual), however it looks like you can charge your iPod if connected to the USB port of the MacBook.
Although the design could be improved, is hard to believe that many people complain about forgetting half of the adaptor on the plane.
Advise: not all sits have a power outlet. Check with our airline and get one of those sits.19 of 23 people found this useful
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Works exactly as advertised.
Written by CS from Los Angeles
Dec 30, 2008
Works exactly as advertised.
Please understand that this adapter WILL NOT:
-charge the macbook battery, only keep it from discharging.
-remind you to take it (or part of it) with you if you leave it on the airplane.
Worked perfectly on AA and LAN.
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
It's not the cable's fault!
Written by SO from Boulder
Dec 18, 2008
According to SeatGuru, airline EmPower sockets provide "up to 75 watts" of power, less than the 85 watt AC adapter needed to power and recharge a MacBook Pro. In fact, SeatGuru goes on to recommend removing your laptop battery when using an EmPower adapter to avoid drawing excess current in a futile attempt to recharge the battery.
So blame the airline, not Apple when your power hungry laptop dies halfway through a flight. Or travel with a plain vanilla MacBook, which uses less current.38 of 43 people found this useful
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Apple Magsafe Airline Adapter
Written by RR from New Port Richey
May 5, 2008
I join the legion of 20mm adapter losers. My fault. Won't happen again. (Although for some, experience is recognizing a mistake the third time you make it!)
That having been said with the number of people leaving them behind, it makes good sense to offer a replacement 20mm tip for sale. What do you say, Apple?
PS Keep up the good work, Apple, I'm happy to be back in the fold after a 20 year sojourn on the dark side.
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Too expensive...
Written by MK from Sherman Oaks
Apr 21, 2008
First, you can easily leave a book in the seatback. Does that mean it's the book's fault? Don't leave your stuff behind, and don't blame Apple if you do.
Second, not ALL planes offer this plug. Is that Apple's fault? No. You carry it with you so you have it if you need it. Very modern systems use 110V AC now (allowing use of your standard power adapter and battery charging), but there are thousands of aircraft out there with these DC style power outlets. Even Continental has these connections on their 767s and some 777s, while they have 110V AC on other 777s and 757s. This product is a lifesaver, far from 'useless.'
Providing a "clip" or "locking mechanism" would mean apple would be going against a standard. All other products out there that use the empower/"cigarette" converter mechanism are designed this way, with no clip. Just friction of the connection holds it together. Should Apple increase the friction? Then you'd have complaints about not getting it apart.
back to the product: it does what it says. Take your battery out. Airplanes don't provide sufficient DC power to charge many modern Intel laptops. But it should cost $29, not $49. My guess is the added cost is for liability...75 of 131 people found this useful
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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter
Sell 20 mm adapter replacement separately
Written by RH from Santa Barbara
Apr 21, 2008
This is a good product, but like many others who weren't aware of this risk, I left behind my 20 mm adapter in the airline socket while hurrying off the plane the first time I used it. It would be a very customer friendly move by Apple to sell replacement 20 mm power adapters separately.
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