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

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

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Poor Product

    • Written by from MILWAUKEE

    Plan on replacing this product every 8-12 months

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible product

    • Written by from Vancouver

    In 3 years I have had 5 of these chargers. One lasted three months. The wires fray around the charging connection very quickly. Since replacements are no longer covered under my exired Applecare warranty I have the whole thing encased in black electrical tape. Way to go Apple, not.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    The ONE little area that Apple skimps!!!

    • Written by from Acworth

    I am a huge Apple fan. Have purchased multiple Macbook's, iPods and iPhones from them through out the years.

    Yet this is the ONE AREA time and time again where they skimp! It's really frustrating that these pathetic cords last only a few months. I continually have to replace them because they twist in odd knots and the rubber is very cheap and thin to where the wiring pops out through slits.

    I wish Apple would have spent a little more time on this one area that has been overlooked. I wish they would make their power-cords just as durable and long lasting as the rest of the products they are known and loved for!

    One of these days!.....

    This ole Georgia boy is keepin his fingers crossed!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Piece of s...

    • Written by from Redmond

    This should be rated zero stars. As many of the other reviewers have said, the wire frays and breaks inside the magnetic jack. After all this hype of great engineering, Apple can't make a proper power chord? What a rip off! I won't be buying Apple products again.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    These need a bundle of re-engineering!

    • Written by from Belknap

    I have now gone through no less than a half dozen of these power supplies in the last year. Why they fail isn't really beyond me, as I am an electrical engineer. So, I would have to say some re-engineering is very necessary. These power supplies were just for one computer as well!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not bad for a One-Year Charger

    • Written by from piketon

    I use my MacBook Pro for everything. It served me well through my undergrad program. And the first charger worked great from 2007-2010 when the plastic around the plug into the laptop started disintegrating, leaving exposed wire. I got a replacement, and didn't think much about the price, because it was a 3-year old charging cable and was travelled with quite extensively. After a year of having the new charger, the same thing happened! I went back to the Apple store, and after much conversation, I was able to get it replaced free of charge. Now, barely a year later, having the outside plastic near the plug to disintegrate again!! I'm not looking forward to replacing this again, and for every following year. Apple products are amazing - no doubt. But how about some more research on how to make a better charger instead of rolling out new iPhones every year or so.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

    • Written by from Atlanta

    Compared to my old Powerbook 4G the MBP 2010 i bought is worlds apart and the power cord is much better. I didn't have the old mag power cord so i can't compare but it did look funny with all white plugging into an aluminum body. Have heard of the cord breaking and fraying at the mag. So far it hasn't but i can see where it might, which is why i try to keep it as straight as possible. Depending on how I have it set the cord can get in the way when you move it. If wall is in front of you the cord is away from you, if its behind you it can get a little awkward if you decide to move, but being reversible is an advantage. Im sure there will be improvements in the future, maybe by that time i'll buy another macbook.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Dr Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

    • Written by from Brooklyn

    I truly wonder how Apple can get the hardware and software so right...

    ...and get things like power adapters and earbuds so wrong..

    The magnetic portion that connects to the MacBook Pro isn't a singular piece, but rather TWO pieces joined together. Someone thought this was a good idea. It wasn't.

    Heading to the Apple Store after work to buy a new one.

    I've sworn off Apple's earbuds. Terrible quality. I can't swear off the adapter, however, as Apple is the only show in town.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    New style Magsafe plug DOES work with 2008 Macbook Pro 4,1

    • Written by from SONOMA

    There seems to be confusion whether this adapter works with the older MacBook Pros. I have a 2008 MacBook Pro 4,1 that came with the old style T-shaped plug and found that this new style adapter works just fine. I will say that with my big fingers the new style plug isn't quite as easy to snap into place as the older plug (hence my 4 out of 5 star rating), which may account for the problems others have had with it. Once, the magnet grips the power receptacle however, the coupling is solid.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    One down, one to go.

    • Written by from Rolla

    I've had my unibody mac since summer of 2010 and just recently its magsafe bit the dust. And then smoked a little bit. The sleeving on the mag side split both near the charger body and about a foot from the magsafe connector. Now I'm using the charger from my old mac (2007ish) and it just split right next to the charger body.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not up to Apple standards

    • Written by from makawao

    We now have a basket of Mac power adaptors that don't work because the wires break where they meet the Magsafe plug. There seems to be to a lot of people with this issue for quite some time (Years?), yet Apple doesn't fix the problem. I love all my Apple products, and everything is trouble free except this part. I am only writing this neg review in hopes that the problem gets noticed and fixed.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Works Just Fine!

    • Written by from Canada

    I haven't had any issues with this charger I'v owned this for almost a year, previously I've had a W/Macbook for 3 years using the same charger.

    I think the people with the low ratings, have issues with wear & tear and not taking care of the cable, I do agree it is a little thing where it attaches with the computer.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Another bad part for a great computer

    • Written by from Morgantown

    Like most of the other comments here, my cord has split next to the magnetic end and is in need of being replaced. I'm not a fan of the way these cords are made. If I'm going to pay this much for a computer, I don't want to have to buy a new cord every year to make sure it keeps charging and/or doesn't burn my house down!

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Weakest link

    • Written by from Hoboken

    I had no choice but to order one now, pins on the L shaped connector are weak and they lead to lose connections after 18 months or so. This is the second adapter I had to order, first one was ditched due to a cable issue.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    85W Magsafe Power Adapter

    • Written by from White Oak

    I have had my MacBook Pro since end 2009. Its a nice computer, but it seems that I go through the MAGSAFE's quite a lot spending wopping US$ 85.00 including tax on it. Just replaced another one. I have at home about 3 now which I can't use. No protection offered for these. I am very much disappointed now.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    $$$$$ for Junk

    • Written by from Clermont

    I got my Mac Book Pro 15-inch mid 2010 in October of 2010. 6 months later, the MagSafe adapter stopped charging. No problem because I have the protection plan. Went in to the Apple support store and they exchanged the cable for no cost due to one of the pins coming loose.

    Now, a year later, I need to replace the adapter again because the rubber split. I wouldn't complain, but when you follow the storage instructions and pay $4000 for a product, you would think that the product would hold a high quality standard. Now I get to pull $80 from thin air to buy another one because it is considered "normal wear?"

    I can't believe a part that costs $80 is only supposed to last a third of the protection plan time. Almost enough to make me go back to pc.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Eh, needs a lot of work.

    • Written by from Bethlehem

    I've had my MacBook for 2 years and the charger worked until now. I love the magnetic feature BUT it is now overheating within 10 minutes of charging the computer. My battery is only at 35% charged so it's not that my computer is being over charged. And also I am not covering the air channels that keep the computer at a safe temperature. The charger really needs to be redesigned electronically.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not designed for travel

    • Written by from Kitchener

    I've had my macbook for almost 2 years. I bring the pow3er adapter to work with be, because the battery alone lasts about 3 hours. The wire (magnetic end) on the AC adapter wears down at the junction with the ac adapter and melts.

    I wouldn't be buying a new one if the design was sound. Unfortunately, I don't have a choice in product for a more durable wire.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    On my fourth one in 3 years

    • Written by from Round rock

    These things are pieces of junk. I just had to go out and buy my fourth since 2009. I hate, hate, hate these things! They don't last a year.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

    • Written by from Fredericksburg

    I can't say enough good thing about this power supply. Not only is it beautiful, but (are you sitting down) it powers and charges the Macbook Pro. I would be happy with just one of these functions but it does both. Amazing Apple, you've done it again.

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