Magsafe airline adapter

Does anyone know whether the Magsafe airline adapter (which has been reshaped to look like a MacBook Air Magsafe connection) will work with a MacBook Pro? In the Shibuya Apple shop, some staff said it would be fine but others said it's only for the MacBook Air.
Do the Air and Pro draw different amounts of power? Is the Magsafe connection different? Help!

MBP draws 85w
MB draws 60w
MBA draws 45w
BIG difference. however this claims to work with them all:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=A87 5BE6F&fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/power&nplm=MB441Z/A
this one with just the MB and MBP:
http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/wa/RSLID?mco=9B4 A229B&fnode=home/shopmac/macaccessories/power&nplm=MA598Z/A
so you should be fine as the folks at the store recommended.

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Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter for MacBook and MacBook Pro

Does the Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter for MacBook and MacBook Pro work in cars to in the cigerete lighter and how does it work on a airoplane cause in airoplanes there is only a mike connection thats about it ?

This is an alternative solution that works great for me. I always carry a small and lightweight DC to AC converter with me in my case when I'm on the road. It's a Wagan Tech Smart AC 100 USB that I picked up at Costco for under 20 bucks. 100 watt capability and allows me to use all my electronics and chargers on the road. I can use it to charge the cellphone, laptop, ipod, etc.
Even includes a USB port on the side for charging USB based products and also includes the aircraft adaptor (and of course a cigarette lighter adaptor) and everything fits into a small cloth bag (included).
http://www.wagan.com/htmls/detail-2382.html
The link is for the newer 120 watt version but it looks identical otherwise. If you don't have access to Costco then check the link provided for either direct purchase or the availability of other resellers. There's a "where to buy" tab at the top of the screen. Cheers!
P.S. I just noticed that you are from the U.K. I'm sure this will still work as your MacBook charger should autoswitch down to 110v input, you'll just need to make sure you have the North American plug installed. If not, I'm sure there are similiar DC to AC adaptors available in the U.K. Hope that helps!
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Old MagSafe Airline Adapter not working with MacBook Pro Retina

I've got an old MagSafe Airline Adapter (one I bought when it first came out) that I'm trying to use with my MacBook Pro Retina (using a MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter). Sometimes the light is green, sometimes it is off, sometimes the battery icon in the menu bar shows plugged in, sometimes not, but in any combination, the machine is not maintaining charge; the battery discharges at a normal rate for just being on battery. For giggles, I borrowed my seatmate's year-or-two-old MagSafe adapter (the one with the right-angle plug) and plugged it into my machine (also using the MagSafe to MagSafe 2 converter). The light on that one turns orange, and though the battery icon shows "Not Charging", the battery is maintaining charge with the newer adapter. (My adapter, BTW, is able to maintain the charge on her 13" MacBook Pro.)
Was there a change to recent versions of this adapter to make the new ones work with the Retina MacBooks where the old one will not?

the green light on the mag safe turns on?
you should reduce your usage to a very minimal amount as I'm sure the airline doesn't output a strong enough signal for you to be running full screen films with high res. Maybe you should close your macbook P and see if it is charged after a little while of not using it.
turn your screen lights down, turn the sound gHZ down, quit all the downloadin'.
if you must run flash make sure you have the latest version (from the adobe site).
You're computer is intense and if you use it more then it's gaining, of course it going to be draining .
But this is probably moot since you're probably on said plane now. or was.
I'd imagine if you're not satisfied with the product you should return it detailing your situation.

HT2792 Just purchased from an airport store the MagSafe Airline Adapter so I could use my MacBook Air on a long haul flight. But, the airline adapter plug doesn't fit the socket. Am I missing something?

I purchased at the airport last week before a long haul flight the MagSafe Airline Adappter so I couod keep working on the MacBook Air without fear of the battery running out before I had completed the necessary work. The shop assistant assured me the kit worked on all planes but......the socket on the flight, both outbound and inbound, was the normal female 2 pin/3 pin socket that I used to use for my old thinkPad. What am I doing wrong? Am I missing something obvious here
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Geoff

Hi CaptFred,
Thanks for taking the time to respond. I understand your point and have indeed separated them. Since sending the message I have visited the Apple Store to check the picture of the accessory in case I was missing something and I wonder if I am missing the 20mm adapter but, over and above that, I just dont see the right size/shape empower port socket in the plane seat, only the traditional 3 pin/2 pin sockets. I wonder if the salesman was selling me a pig in the poke because the Apple Store also says that it fits some commercial airlines whereas the salesman told me it worked in all flights. I suspect I will need to go to the airline companies direct to see which planes have this particualr Empower port. In the meantime I am tempted to ask for my money back. Geoff

Does the Magsafe Airline Adapter works with cars

Please I need to know if it is possible that the Magsafe Airline Adaptor works with cars also??? Because i am afraid to buy one and i cant benefit from it. thanks

Looking at the reviews of this product someone wrote: +This product works well in planes, but WHY didn't they design it to work in a car too. When buying this with my new Macbook Pro, not mention was made of its inabilty to deal with a 12v car charge! Only in the small print of its own page is that mentioned!  Disappointed!+
I must agree. It sure would be great to be able to charge my PB directly from the car auxiliary power port. Does anyone know why this is a problem? Does the charger need more than 12 volts to work? At MacWorld the other day I asked a guy working the Kensington booth why they don't have one and he said it was because the Magsafe connector is Apple proprietary and Apple won't allow them to license it.

Airline adapter question

I have a MBP (w/85 watt power supply). I am flying to Japan in April and the Boeing 777 that American Airlines runs have power ports that supply 70 watts (according to their seat map, our seats have them right under us). Given that the adapter doesn't charge the battery, will this be enough? It would be awfully nice to have use of my mac for the whole trip.
TIA
Edwin

Hi Edwin,
I’m a little unclear about your post, since if you were actually able to use the 85 W power supply it would both run your MBP and charge your battery. However, your 85 W AC power adapter *will not work* on the plane. There are two reasons for this, depending on plane specifics, but the bottom line is the AC power brick won’t work.
There are multiple versions of the Boeing 777. Some 777s have DC power with cigarette lighter-style ports, the while other 777s have AC power with standard US plugs.
According to the AA specs at SeatGuru.com, their 777s are the ones with DC power. If that’s the case for your plane, obviously an AC adapter won’t work. In that case, you need the Apple MagSafe Airline Adapter. Your reference to “the adapter doesn’t charge the battery” suggests you may already have one of these (but FYI, it’s not 85 W). If so, you are fine, and *the MagSafe Airline Adapter will power your MBP for the whole flight*. I would recommend starting with a charged battery, just in case, but I have used the airline adapter on long flights with no difficulty.
Your MBP’s 85 W AC adapter won’t work on 777s with AC power either, but in this case it’s because the adapter draws too much power. In general, airplane power supplies 70-75 W (you state 70 W). With the AC adapter, the MBP will not ‘know’ it’s plugged into an airplane power port, so it will trip the circuit breaker on the seat power (unlike with the Airline Adapter). If your seat has AC power, you can use a 60 W MacBook +not Pro+ AC adapter. Another possibility is to use your 85 W adapter with the battery removed; some reports indicate this will not trip the circuit breaker, but be aware that Apple doesn’t recommend running on AC without the battery because of the risk of sudden hard shutdowns (if you accidentally pull the MagSafe out, or (in your case) when they shut off the seat power for landing, or some other random reason; also, running on AC power with no battery will cause the processor to throttle back to 1 GHz.
Hope this helps...and have a good trip!

Does an Airline Adapter Charge the MacBook?

I had hoped to charge my MacBook in the car, but all I get is a green light and Calculating????

No it is does not work in a car. From the sales pages.
+Important notes:+
+Using the MagSafe Airline Adapter provides power for your computer but does not charge the battery.+
+The MagSafe Airline Adapter is not compatible with automobile power ports.+

Why does it take me so many tries before I can get the amber and/ or green light to come on, on my MagSafe power adapter?

I have been having a problem for a little while now, and I have decided to overlook it for the most part. However, it is really starting to get on my nerves. The issue I don't believe is with the MacBook Pro itself, however with the MagSafe power adapter. The adapter itself is in great condition, it is brand new, but when I attach it to the computer, the computer reads that it is there, as it shows it is charging or is charged as shown by the battery indicator in the top right of the OS X toolbar. However, the amber and/ or green light doesn't come on, right away - the first time - most of the time, on the adapter head itself. I usually have to unplug it and plug it back in multiple times before I get a light to come on. I have tried to clean the adapter itself, and the MagSafe port on the computer, but that seems to only help for a short amount of time, and it doesn't look real dirty, or like any pins are stuck on the adapter. I have also tried other outlets, but that doesn't seem to help, so I don't think I am getting dirty power.

Unfortunately, it *could* be the computer. And it could be the adapter. Aside from trying Resetting the System Management Controller there's not much you can do except taking it in for testing.

Question about MagSafe Power Adapter

I just got a new magsafe power adapter and wanted to know if leaving it connected to the electricity for too long damage it?
Last question, my battery is dead, should I take it off andrun on the adapter, or just leave the battery on?
A friend of mine told me tht "dead batteries" ruin power adapter?
Thanks all

I'm afraid you should buy a new battery, Frank.
Running on the power adaptor alone will slow down your MBP. - see http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2332
Running with a seriously defective battery installed, though, may not only place a heavy load on your adaptor but may result in the battery deforming (causing other damage) or worse.
Leaving your adaptor plugged into the power when not being used probably won't hurt it, but it will use more electricity than a fluoro lightbulb.
Rod

I need help identifying which Magsafe Power Adapter I need for my Macbook Pro Model A1398, EMC 2673?

I need help identifying which Magsafe Power Adapter I need for my Macbook Pro Model A1398, EMC 2673?

Provided the computer-end fits, you are free to use one with a HIGHER Wattage rating. No damage whatsoever will be done to any component, but it will likely run cooler (but may be slightly heavier).
If you use one with too LOW a Wattage rating, you will not be able to charge and run at the same time, and your computer's top speed (for its most intensive computations) will be limited.

Airline adapter/ trucks

so i got the airline adapter to use on a flight that i'm taking next week. but just curious. will this adapter work in the standard cigarette plug in my truck w/o frying anything or will i need a power inverter?

I agree, problem is they have to buy the MacBook adapter and use that as a starting point. Starts adding to the cost right up front. Thanks for the .

Im having trouble with my magsafe L adapter, i just bought my macbook pro around october-november 2011. just wondering if their still gonna replace it though i lost my receipt already. can i buy just the wire, i mean the "L" not the whole charger?

im having trouble with my magsafe L adapter, i just bought my macbook pro around october-november 2011. just wondering if their still gonna replace it though i lost my receipt already. can i buy just the wire, i mean the "L" not the whole charger?

Punch the computer's serial number here and check your coverage:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/GetWarranty.do

HT4124 can I keep the magsafe power adapter plugged in to computer all the time?

Can I keep the magsafe power adapter plugged in to my computer from the power source at all times?

it is ok to keep it in all the time, BUT at least once a month let it run the battery down to 10-15% then do a full recharge.

Hello, My white McBook (2008 or 2009) recently stopped turning on. When I hook up the Magsafe power adapter, the light shows green, but the computer will not turn on, or make a sound. I've tried the re-boot option, but nothing works. Please advise!

Hello,
My white McBook (2008 or 2009) recently stopped turning on. When I hook up the Magsafe power adapter, the light shows green, but the computer will not turn on, or make a sound. I've tried the re-boot option, but nothing works. I first thought I needed a new battery because the lights at the back are all off, but shouldn't the computer turn on once the power adapter is hooked up and the light on the Magsafe adapter shows green? I'm a computer doofus, so please be kind. Please advise! Thanks in advance.
SS

Take it in for service.

Can you plug in your 60w magsafe power adapter to peru without harming it?

Can you plug in your 60w magsafe power adapter to peru without harming it?

Yes you will need a plug adapter, the power supply is rated for 100v-240v. Apple has a travel kit full of adapters you could also check the web for a particular one for your needs.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MB974ZM/B/apple-world-travel-adapter-kit
Hope this helps.

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