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

My only concern in the charger cord where it meets the connector that links to the computer is turning green. I'm not sure if that means I should get a new one or not. Besides that it's been working fine for many years.

I used pc laptops for 13 years and never had a problem with power cords. They were always going strong when I replaced the computer. I switched to mac, and the power cords are basically disposable. My wife and I take good care of them, but something inside them breaks the connection. Apple replaced one, but for the rest they said the warranty did not cover them. My understanding is that they only did that because of a class action lawsuit. I would understand one bad cord or if just one of us had a problem, but they ALL stop working. What's apple's problem with this product!

To all the people who call us whiners, you don't know what you are talking about. I've had my macbook pro for 2.5 years, and I've gone through 6-7 adapters, I've begun to lose count. I'm never harsh with them, I don't let my pets near them, and they all break in the same way, fraying near the box. All I ever do is plug them in, charge them, and let the box sit on the floor. So far the longest one has lasted is six months, usually it's only two or three, one even broke within three weeks. This is an awful product, and from the looks of it, enough people have mentioned it that apple should know. Shame on them for not doing anything about it. I don't want to spend $80 over and over to deal with their shoddy work.

i dont know why people complain about the power adapter fraying or tearing. if you take care of it (wrap it correctly) then you wont have a problem. been using mine for about a year and no tears or anything of the sort. i mean, its a power cord. wrap it up right and youll be fine. the only problem i have is the price. $80 for a power adapter is a little steep but it is apple. 4 oout of 5 for that, otherwise it does what its meant to do.

This is my second charger and once again the pins are sticking so I can't get a good connection to charge. Apple replaced my first one for free no questions asked, and I'm hoping they will do the same one more time. The magnetic charger is a great idea, but these sticking pins are extremely annoying. There is also extreme heat generated with both chargers. I have had my Macbook Pro 15 for about three years and the charger is still better than the other laptops despite the pins sticking, but this is frustrating. I would gladly pay the $80 if I had any faith I won't have the same problems starting again in 6 months.

i need to get this replaced already. Have had my Macbook Pro for 10 months. power cord split with tiny wires exposed, started to smell burning while my kids were on Macbook, I had Just noticed the slight split in cord last night.
It should be made more durable. Need a recall on this. :(

This is my first Apple laptop purchase. I owned my MacBook Pro 15 for little over a year. I think the cord is poorly designed just as the first generation.

I think the cord should have been thicker to begin with.

This should be recalled just as the previos generation. Hopefully a better redesigned.

You people are whiners. If you can find it cheaper buy it somewhere else. Google it. I'm only replacing mine after 2 years because one of the pins in the L connector got pushed in some how, so i "have to position it just right to get the magnetic thingy to work." If your connector is wobbly when you plug it in to your computer, look INSIDE IT, something, MIGHT BE IN THE WAY. I have kids, so I'm surprised it's lasted this long. Durability should never be an issue. Are you using your adapter for nun-chucks or something? It should just sit, and be still while you compute. If you're not computing, what are you doing to your adapter? It was just fine until you touched it.

I took very good care of my 85W power adapter. It was never abused in any way, and shows no outward signs of problems. And yet it doesn't work, 13 months after purchase. And now Apple wants me to pay $80 for a new one, for a part that can't possibly cost more than $3 to manufacture, when its their OWN SHODDY QUALITY CONTROL that is at fault?

Used to be a mac fan. No more.

I don't know what all these people are whining about. All of you need to shut up and quit abusing your equipment. That is the only way I can see your product not working properly. I have had my same adapter (that came with my MAC) for 3 yrs now and NEVER had any of these issues that these people are complaining about. Mine is just now showing some wear on the cord going into the adapter and I am sure I will have to replace it soon. Other than that, IF your going to complain about Apple, then go buy some other obsolete computer that has far worse power adapters! AND I am not the only Apple user who feels this way.