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"Great Notebook but terrible power adapter"
0.5 starson by daltonricky67Pros: Everything (OS, design, remote control)
Cons: Power adapter that overheats and melts
Summary: I was very happy with my MacBook (my first Mac) for exactly 20 minutes, until I had problems with the power adapter. The cable next to the box area simply went dark and the united stopped working. I thought it was an isolated case but reading the reviews of apple products it seems that the problem is quite frequent.
Apple products are not particularly cheap. By choosing this brand (and its price), customers look for good design and quality. In my opinion the power adapter does not have this characteristics.
Apple should find a way to avoid creating frustration in its customers, specially if they are aware that a new adapter can cost up to US$80.
- 8 replies to this review
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Dude, this is a review board for the new Macbook. If you can't figure that out then don't post.
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Yes, it was one of those occasional design flaws. Couldn't you get an immediate replacement under warranty? Besides your post is about a previous product, not the current one, so you are only venting attitude.
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Was this review on the new macbook? I don't think so, which makes this review irrelevant and incorrectly placed.
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Sorry, but you're talking riddles. Was it a new MB (aluminum+infinity screen+nvidia) or an older one? Then, was it the body of the adapter that got busted or was it the cord? I can't see whether it is an isolated case or not because I can't see what the case exactly is. Can you clarify?
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Get your refund from apple. It was related to a defect in the original design of the magsafe. Because proper isolation was not used it could fray and catch fire. Apple is giving a refund for the power adpapter for those that effected. I have been using the new power adapter for 6 months no problem.
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So let me get this straight, your "reviewing" a new product based on an experience that you had with the power supply of the old version? That makes lots of sense...
Your post would be better in the review section of the old MacBooks -
Apple power adapters have always been crappy. Get one from a third party if they sell any of those magnetic ones.
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Hmm, sounds weird...
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