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

Have had this for about 18 months. Casing began to crack within weeks. Now have to string it along the table in some mystical configuration of loops to keep the circuit working. But at least I get to spend money on something I don't want so that's alright.

My first power adaptor that came with my MacBook Pro lasted about a year and half. Being my first laptop, I was extremely careful with bending and straining the cord. Then within a week or two the part that connects to the laptop went from perfectly fine to terribly frayed. I went to the nearest Apple store, two hours away, and complained enough to get a new one. They kept telling me that it looked like a cat chewed on it. I do not own a cat, nor did anything chew on the cable. Now, about 6 months after the new power adaptor, it's fraying again. Still no cats, and I've been even more careful to not strain it in any way than I was with the first one.

Absolutely unsafe and bad quality!!!
I have 3 MacBooks pros in my home in 3 year we went through several chargers. Apple you really need to do something about this urgently! I am sick and tire!

I absolutely love all my Mac products (Macbook Pro, Macbok Air, and my iPhone 5) however, the charger for my Macbook Pro is absolutely HORRIBLE. I've had to replace my charger every year, meaning I've gone through 5 chargers. They are very unsafe, as they overheat to the point that the rubber burns off and the wires are exposed. This could easily CAUSE A FIRE! They never give a refund, meaning I have to pay $80-$90 every year on a new one. Something needs to be done to fix the problem!

As someone who own multiple apple computers I have realistic expectations when it comes to my equipment but this product meets none of them. I am about to buy my third one after having my computer just over a year. There is a dangerous flaw in the design of this product and not addressing it is downright negligent. I'm seeking off brand alternatives because it is genuinely frustrating to invest in expensive material to have it not only stop working after three months but have it pose a danger to myself and others. My first cord literally fell apart after shooting sparks out of it's side and my second cord showed a split two days ago and in the space of a day disintegrated to the point where even taping it to the side of my laptop to keep it stationary can't stop it from getting worse. I am disappointed, I am upset, and I am not going to keep paying for faulty equipment.

The wires on both of the 85W MagSafe adapters that I use on my mid 2010 15" MacBook Pro began to fray (disintegrate) within a week of each other. At $79 each for replacement I now understand Apples growth, this is engineered obsolescence. Apple, you need to fix this!

I've had to buy 2 replacement chargers over 5 years of having my macbook pro because it keeps fraying, and I take very good care of my things. Disappointed that apple makes great computers but very poorly made chargers that are way overpriced.

I am about to make my FOURTH purchase of the 85W MagSafe Power Adapter. The design of the pin-side cable connection is meek.

If Apple designers would extend the cord collar on this end another 3 inches, reinforcing the connection from cable to pin-head, they would improve the integrity of the design and increase the life of the cable.

Is it too much to ask?

While I am a die-hard Apple fan...I really don't appreciate being nickled & dimed each year to replace support items that should have the same life expectancy as the main product. Why would you create a superior product, yet mediocre peripherals?

C'mon Apple, get it right!!

This will be the third Magsafe adapter for my Macbook. All have failed due to poor design and manufacturing (broken spring pins, frayed chord). Apple makes a great computer that lasts for years, but then screws you on their cheaply made, overpriced power adapters. Now I'm walking bowlegged, thanks Apple.

This basically takes up the whole outlet if you plug it into the wall. If you plug it into the bottom there is room above it for a simple two prong plug but not a three prong plug.