Reviews for Apple 85W MagSafe Power Adaptor (for 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro)

I've gone through at least 4 cords all because the adapter overheats (to the point where it almost burns your flesh) and melts the cord and then eventually the wires become frayed. Luckily every time I go into my genius bar they have never charged me for a new cord. I certainly would not spend $79 on this cord if they continue to have this problem. I love Mac in every other sense of the word except for their chargers

Would be nice for Apple to work on getting these things dialed in. Particularly as, it is the only way to charge a laptop. I'm about to purchase our 5th one - the connection where the wire meets the adapter just doesn't last - at all. Come on Apple - we expect better from you on this kind of thing.

Like most others here I have had issues with fraying of the cords, that connect to the computer. Since Apple has constructed the charger so that you can change out the cord that connects to the wall outlet, for different countries. Why not design the charger to have a similar quick change connecter for the cord that connects to the computer and then just sell replacement cords for $20 as they become worn? You have proven that you know how to do this. Just look at the cord that connects to the wall outlet.

It would be nice if Apple would respond to the criticisms that have been made in the reviews for this product since there have been so many for the same issue. If nothing else at least acknowledge that you hear what customers are saying.

If I could rate this overpriced garbage lower, I would.
Just bought 3rd brick. Average life is about 1 year. They always go in the same place - right where the cable between the brick and the notebook connects to the brick. One caught fire in a hotel room in Chicago. Replaced. The other just went while I was playing a game on my bed. In both cases I was REALLY glad I was awake.
Since it's a proprietary connector I have no option except to give Apple $90 for a replacement. It's salt in the wound that It's EXACTLY the same flawed design. I'm sure in about a year I'll be replacing the brick AGAIN.
This will be the last Apple laptop I buy. I need reliability, and a power adapter that values style over engineering doesn't fit that bill.
Grrrrrrrrr, Apple! GRRRRRR!

Apple, I give you so much money. SO MUCH. And where does it go? Into producing an 80 dollar charger for my 1500 dollar computer that doesn't even last 6 months? This is ridiculous. I swear to god if I have to buy another charger (this is my fourth since buying the computer last June), I'm buying a PC. Apple, get it together please.

The reviews about the bad design of this chord are right on. Since the chord is fully attached to the power adapter core, it can become frayed over time (~ 1+ year) and in my case it actually started smoking out and then sparked at the frayed point and I almost thought I lost my MacBook Pro when the screen went black! I quickly disconnected the power, tested the battery meter and powered it on again. It came back alive...thank goodness. Nevertheless, this is a BAD design and it can even become dangerous! Apple, are you listening? I want a new chord, on your dime!

The joint of of adaptor was frayed even I used it very nicely. And it's only 1 year.

This thing is so terribly worthless, it might just be the final straw that drives me back to windows. You need to balance your MacBook on a table in a vacuum. Otherwise, this piece of garbage will fall out. Even then it may not feel like charging! I am so mad, I just may burn the freakin' thing!

I like the idea of a magnetic connection. I think the concept is great. But the execution if deeply flawed. The cable isn't secure at the magnetic connector resulting if fraying and premature failure. No other cables that I own have this problem, only Apple.

STEP UP APPLE.

This shouldn't be an $80 part and it sure shouldn't wear out this quickly for being an $80 part.

Quite frankly, I'm tempted when it come time to replace this computer of not going Apple just because of this problem.