Saves us consumers in the purchase price, but also saves unnecessary environmental pollution.
Nevertheless, I believe that Apple should also make the MagSafe2 cable modular, so that in the event of a defect, for example for € 50-60, you only have to replace the charging block itself. Especially if you look at the purchase price of the MBPr15. € 89 is not nothing, but it is completely worth it if you can use it for 3-5 years. I have 5 year old iPhones with a charger the same age and used by multiple devices and those cables and chargers still work. However, it is a fact that this is not the most solid working device from Apple. Thanks to the battery life of a MacBook, I've never had to take my charger with me (with the exception of holidays), so I'm curious with all the precautions I take now in advance, how long it will last. Now I have chosen to lay my MacBook charger loose and use the long supplied power cable directly in the socket. I did put it in a plastic power box at home (where you can hide a socket with chargers), but it has openings on all sides to allow the heat to escape. Now I never coiled the cable around the legs of my first original charger or on the other hand coiled it tightly, always just in a large loop of 20-30cm. There are many very negative reviews about this charger, they break every now and then and Apple blames defects on things like: too often the cable coiled around the legs, too much pressure at the point where the cable enters the housing or has become too hot. In short: although I still had a warranty on that alternative charger, I received a refund and ordered an original one. It broke after 4 months, which makes it a worse deal converted to Euros per month than the original Apple lasts 2 years. Was also immediately noticeable: lighter, less solid housing and stiffer cable. Given the high price, I first bought an alternative charger, also 85W MagSafe2, but not from Apple. No warranty anymore, so I ordered a new one. I gave 3 stars for reliability, because the charger that came with my brand new MacBook Pro 15" late-2013 broke after 2 years. It also powers the system ifyou choose to operate without a battery.Ĭompatible with MacBook Pro with Retina display.First of all: I've only had this charger for a week now and I can't judge it further.
This power adapter recharges the lithium polymer battery while the system is off, on, or in sleep mode. An AC cord is provided with the adapter for maximumcord length, while the AC wall adapter (also provided) gives you an even easier and more compact way to travel.ĭesigned to be the perfect traveling companion, the adapter has a clever design which allows the DC cable to be wound neatly around itself for easy cable storage.
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When the connection is secure, an LED located at the head of the DC connector lights up an amber light lets you know that your notebook is charging, while a green light tells you that you have a full charge. In addition, the magneticDC helps guide the plug into the system for a quick and secure connection. It also helps prevent fraying or weakening of the cables over time. It's held in place magnetically, so if someone should trip over it, the cord disconnects harmlessly and your notebook stays put safely. The Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter is made specifically for your MacBook Pro with Retina display.