Apple's MagSafe power connector - perhaps not such a bad idea after all

Isn't that bloody typical? Last month I wrote about the new MacBook and mentioned its highly touted MagSafe connector. The connector is designed to easily detach in the event of any sharp tugs on the power cord. At the time I said:

Apple are making a big deal of the new MagSafe power connector, which is a magnetized power connector which easily pops out if someone tugs (or trips over) the power cord. Whilst I've never had my PowerBook fly off my lap due to someone tripping over the power cable, it's a thoughtful design touch which embodies Apple's attention to the little details.

I should have just kept my mouth shut. My Powerbook's power cord had survived unscathed for over three years, yet within a week of writing the above passage I somehow managed to trip over it! The results? See for yourself: As is always the case when disaster strikes, this happened on a Friday evening, the worst possible time. I promptly ordered a new adapter (courtesy of these fine folks) but had to wait until Monday before the order was processed and Thursday for the adapter to actually arrive. Note to anyone else in the same boat: not all Powerbook adapters are the same wattage so make sure you buy the correct one for your model.

Related entries

Apple's one more thing - 13 October 2005
Apple's education discount - 4 May 2005
Home made laptop batteries - 23 June 2005
Powerbook G4! - 16 August 2002
Powerbook Superdrive self-install - 28 September 2003
Keyboard problems - 14 April 2004
Forward Delete on a Powerbook - 6 December 2004
'Powerbook HD' rumours - 15 February 2005
XP on a MacBook Pro pics - 20 March 2006

Trackback Pings