Incompatible older power cables with new MacBook Pro

New MacBook Pro has MagSafe power cord. I had 3 power cords for previous MacBookPro, at various work stations. Is there a safe adaptor available to convert old power cables for new MagSafe ports?

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD504ZM/A/magsafe-to-magsafe-2-converter?fnode =51

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I have purchased a new MacBook Pro 15". It comes with the power cord with the silver "L-shaped" magnetic end.
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Is it safe to also use this as an additional power cord for my new MacBook Pro? (I know, it seems like a silly question, but when dealing with electricity issues, it's always good to double check. I'd hate to find out that for some reason something about the old cord fries something on the new system.)

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Courcoul wrote:
Given that the stumbling block to more flexible power options is the infamous patent-protected MagSafe connector
The funny thing is, I've seen loads of cheap "replacement" MagSafe adapters on eBay, Amazon and in local shops. On eBay, they cost (new) about $26, on Amazon I've seen them as cheap as $17!!, against the $80 that Apple charges. And apparently, it's not worth it to pursue the matter, it's been going on for more than a year now.
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Incompatible older power cables with new MacBook Pro

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