Customer Reviews and Ratings

1.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 1557 reviews

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Very Flimsy

    • Written by from Iselin

    18 of 21 people found this useful

    I have had my MBP for 2 years now, and I have had to replace the charger once already due to the fraying of the wire. Luckily for me the apple store replaced it free of charge, because they saw the charger was kept in good condition so it not working, wasn't due to carelessness. Even after two years, people ask me why my MBP looks so new.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Booo, not worth it!!

    • Written by from Brampton

    14 of 17 people found this useful

    Not even worth buying a Macbook if the one thing you need to make sure your computer is running is so faulty. This is my second adapter, which I was able to get for "free" because I had a warranty at the time, but 9 months later this adapter is also giving me problems. I'll leave it to charge and it only takes the slightest movement for it to stop working. Is this just a scam to continue to generate revenue from macbook pro sales?

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Quit working after two months

    • Written by from Prior Lake

    11 of 11 people found this useful

    REALLY???? Absolutely no visible flaws on the wire, connector, or adapter, and it just stopped working TWO MONTHS after I purchased it. And I don't use it every day. This is my second power adapter as the wire on my first one frayed where it connects to the adapter from being wound up for travel. Really angry that I need to keep buying disposable power cords at $80 a pop in order to use my computer.

    Was this useful? Quit working after two months

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Averaging more than one a year

    • Written by from Bedford

    10 of 10 people found this useful

    This power adapter is so poorly made it doesn't even last a whole year; I've lost count of how many times I've had to replace it. I don't abuse it, fling it around, coil it tightly or put undue stress on it, yet it still stops charging for no apparent reason. Also, the wire is prone to splitting open near the connection to the computer.
    This product (and its unreasonably high price) makes me rethink my commitment to Apple.

    Was this useful? Averaging more than one a year

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Piece of junk

    • Written by from Camas

    7 of 7 people found this useful

    Got a MacBook like 3 years ago, the cord for that died a year ago and I got this. Now this died and I don't have the receipt because I sent that in to get reimbursed on my adapter. I haven't got my money and now my adapter is dead. Thanks apple, like any other college student, of course I have another $80 to spend on a new adapter. (That's sarcasm by the way Apple techs since you guys can figure out how to make a half decent cord)

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Fraying

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    23 of 25 people found this useful

    This is the most inefficient charging device I've ever purchased! Truly a curse to the overall product. Bad thing is to replace it, the cost is another $79.00 only after a year... :(

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    This thing Stinks!! Run!

    • Written by from Cape Coral

    20 of 21 people found this useful

    I agree with what Jenny B wrote on Nov. 29th!! I hate having to find my "sweet spot" as she so perfectly stated. These cords stink and for $80 you would think they'd be made out of gold or titanium at least but their NOT! Good luck to you if you start to notice a problem kiss that thing goodbye and buy a new one now.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    6th charger, 3rd of this kind

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    38 of 39 people found this useful

    All I can say is that with the high price and horrible quality of these cords, I will not be buying a macbook for my next computer. I have spent $500 on cords for one computer. Nice little profit boost for Apple. This cord is a slight improvement over the previous version but the actual cord does not stand the test of time. The material of the cord isn't sturdy at all. The part that attaches to the magnetic port is also made poorly. I have to jiggle it to get it to keep charging and because of that it came apart completely after awhile. You shouldn't have to constantly be thinking about whether or not your computer is charging while using your computer. You also shouldn't have to sit like a stone statue to ensure it stays in the "sweet spot". If you buy one of these cord I highly suggest that you take a roll of white duct tape and wrap it around the length of the cord up to the power box. The 6th cord broke this camel's back and I'm writing this review on 18% battery. I will be getting myself any computer that isn't a macbook for this Christmas because of a stupid little cord...

    Was this useful? 6th charger, 3rd of this kind

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Issue with charger

    • Written by from Oakbank

    9 of 9 people found this useful

    I have had my macbook for almost 2 years and am now on my 3rd charger. Same issue with the first two, the charger is unable to charge my laptop but with some maneuvering I am able to use it for maybe a month or two from when I start seeing the issue. I went to apple and one of their "geniuses" told me that I need to be more careful with it and it is because of my mishandling that it is breaking. I never take my charger out of my room or feel that I handle it too rough.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Very displeased with this charger

    • Written by from Buderim

    30 of 31 people found this useful

    I bought my macbook about 1 year and a half ago, and the L shape charger that it came with is already broken. The part that connects to the port has totally broken of, and I can see the clean cut of wires and the glue residue, this product was not made properly or with quality. Even though Apple states that there products are the best. My older brother has the old apple charger for about 4-5 years now and it still works perfectly. Aren't newer products meant to last longer?
    I am very disappointed. Now my birthday present is going to be a new charger since they cost so much. Will i have to buy a new one every year? I hope not.

    Was this useful? Very displeased with this charger

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Dies quickly

    • Written by from New York

    17 of 20 people found this useful

    Buying my third power adapter in 3 years... not a waste of money at all.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible!

    • Written by from Houston

    24 of 25 people found this useful

    I have my mac book for two years, I am buying my third power cord. It is very flimsy, cover on wires easily damaged, wires brake. Expensive to replace.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    It does not last for too long

    • Written by from Gobles

    11 of 12 people found this useful

    I used my charger for 4 months ans then this stoped work. It does not seems like a Apple product.

    Was this useful? It does not last for too long

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    3 Chargers In....

    • Written by from Dublin

    18 of 18 people found this useful

    Ok this is becoming very annoying, I am about to have to purchase my 3rd charger for my laptop. I purchased this last one not even a year ago and already I am having to purchase another one due to the charger breaking at the point where it is attached to the part that connects to the laptop...

    THIS IS VERY VERY ANNOYING. You are a multi billion dollar company with access to unlimited research and trails, figure out a better way to make a longer lasting charger before we all switch to windows 8 and start buying PC's. R.I.P Steve

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Such quality is not expected from Apple

    • Written by from Hackensack

    13 of 13 people found this useful

    I thought Steve Jobs paid close attention to everything... how could have missed paying attention to power cord which do not long more than a year,... rubber comes off like thick glue stuck on wire in 8-9 months...

    Was this useful? Such quality is not expected from Apple

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Breaks - AGAIN

    • Written by from PEEKSKILL

    20 of 21 people found this useful

    the right angle connection is no improvement over the old straight connector (that I notice the new Retina display models are using again), they ALL twist and break near the connector.

    Apple needs to incorporate some sort of flexible strain relief near the connector.

  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    power

    • Written by from Frisco

    9 of 10 people found this useful

    convenient but it does'nt last. the wire frays at both ends of the cords. I usually have to get a replacement every few years. not bad until you consider its $80

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Yes, this is lame.

    • Written by from Grass Valley

    16 of 17 people found this useful

    I am so gentle with my MacBook and its charger,
    but it ups and dies on me anyway. Judging from
    the common sentiment represented in the reviews
    for this product, need I say more?

    But I also think it is unreasonably expensive, especially
    for being so lame.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Worst Charger ever

    • Written by from Scarborough

    12 of 12 people found this useful

    This is the worst part of owning a mac book pro. THe charger is absolutely horrible. Mine got busted in 1.5 years. Apple really needs to improve the design. Very disappointed in apple and this charger is not worth 80 bucks.

  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    one of the worst product

    • Written by from chennai

    5 of 5 people found this useful

    just 15 months ago i purchased macbook pro it costing 70,000 Rs ( i am from india) that time sony , dell and HP offer for 35,000 best laptop almost double cost MAC but now my charger not working , too hit for my laptop i don't think mac have good product just market good way