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

okay, flip it over, take battery out .. hold power button in for 10 seconds.. then put battery back in.. then plug in new charger! i bought new charger for my old model and it worked once then crapped out. took it to an apple store with computer at hand and a young tech did this for me. old heads had no idea about that trick. it def. worked for me. seriously try it.

thanks young king of prussia tech guy!

I have a pre-unibody macbook pro and after 3 years, the original power cord frayed and broke. I know why it did, too. I was constantly lifting and letting the main box up and down via the box to computer side cord. For those of you reviewing this product poorly because it is breaking, take a look at how you handle it. The proof is in the pudding and nothing stands up to abuse over time. I was a little confused about the reviews that said it wouldn't work on pre-unibody macbook pros but after a quick search on the web I found out it was simply a firmware issue and just a quick download and install had it up and running properly.

Also, for those of you who are wondering whether it will work to get your laptop up and running if completely out of battery power after your original cord broke, don't worry; it still provides the juice to get you going so you can install the firmware. I'm pretty sure the firmware just helps read the battery charge level because pre-firmware install the 'time remaining to charge' indicator just sat at -20.00 hrs and didn't move from there.

So don't worry about compatibility and all the other negative reviews; this product does exactly what it is supposed to do and contrary to seeming popular belief it is very well made.

I've owned a few MacBooks and MBPs over the last 5 years. My current MBP is a mid-2010 Core i5. I'm not entirely sure what all the bad reviews about the charger are stemming from. I've used the charger for this MBP and the others everyday and never had a problem. Each day, I unplug the charger, wrap the cord around the flip out prongs, tote it to work in a bag, set it all back up at work, take it down at the end of the day, tote it home, and set it back up. I've never had a power adapter or cord issue with any power adaptor in 5 years! I think the people with the bad reviews either: 1) received a lemon that is an exception to the rule, or 2) are abusing the product. I feel my use is above average, but I'm mindful not to yank the cord in all crazy directions. I think you'll like the product so long as you take care of it.

I purchassed the 85-watt version, even though I own a 2006 Core Duo MacBook. Adapter is very nice and feels very solid. It has no problems connecting securely to the power port on my laptop(Some reviewers complained about it not working with older MacBooks, but I have not had any problems so far.) Somewhere I read that it didn't come with the long power cord, but I found that it does come with both the standard direct plug-in and the extension cord. I would definitely buy again.

Just bought one of these and noticed another reviewer said it didn't work with his older non-unibody model MacBook Pro. Well it works perfectly with mine!

Hi -

I've had mine for a year and it's fine. In fact, I'm logged on so that I can buy a secon one to take on the road with me.

I would like to heed the warnings but that has not been my experience and I really don't see an alternative.

Thanks-
ajd

I own both the earlier adaptor and current one. I can see others' objections but, for me, the new design not only looks nicer and is more streamlined but it works better with how I use my computer. It faces toward the outlet and when I lift my computer toward me or place it on my lap, the adaptor's lip no longer detaches from my computer. Ironically, it also releases easier (just flip it off from the back). Love it!

This is a more clean cut power adapter than older versions. My old power adapter had the cable shielding that ran to the Mac pull away from the base. I bought a new one thinking it would be an easy replacement... It did not work until I got onto the support site and found a review of the power adapter by "LM."

LM stated in an earlier review the following in order to get older MacBook Pros to work with this Power adapter:

"okay, flip it over, take battery out .. hold power button in for 10 seconds.. then put battery back in.. then plug in new charger! i bought new charger for my old model and it worked once then crapped out. took it to an apple store with computer at hand and a young tech did this for me. old heads had no idea about that trick. it def. worked for me. seriously try it.

thanks young king of prussia tech guy! "

It definitely works!

Had a 4-month-old, old style power supply that failed after it frayed. I walk into an Apple Store with my old power supply expecting a fight over the quality of the old product. Instead, the sales associate grabbed a new power supply, apologized for the problems with the old power supplies and sent me on my way with this new product free of charge.

Not only is the actual cable much studier than the old model, but the mag-safe connector fits perfectly into my mid-2007 MBP. The adapter is much harder to accidentally knock out of the computer but still pulls away when the cable is tripped over by an person or pet, avoiding disaster when working close to a surface edge.

After going through two of the old style adapters in less than three years, I'm happy that Apple finally took notice and greatly improved the product.

I read all of the reviews and was skeptical about purchasing this one @ $79. I must say I have been pleasantly surprised when it arrived. Now includes an additional heavy duty cord to extend the length of the charging for home/office charging. Or you can choose to use the original box with flip plug for traveling. Love the new adaptor that attaches to the magnet of the computer. I broke my old charger when I ripped a prong out of it so it would no longer charge. With the new version, you don't have to use the flip prongs, you just attach the heavy duty charging cord!! Yay!! Way to go Apple...