Apple 85W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter (MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012-2015)

Apple 85W MagSafe 2 power adapter for MacBook pro with retina display is an awesome and very efficient adapter. It is an unwritten fact that not all power adapters are the same because there are those are superior to others and fortunately this is one of the best adapters out there. The adapter goes for $79.00. This is an incredible price bearing in mind that the power adapter works as advertised. It is admittedly pricier than generic adapters but that shouldn’t make you shy away from making a purchase because you can be assured that the adapter will work. This is in contrast to the generics since you can never be sure whether or not they will work. Our house is not all spacious and this magnetic adapter’s DC connector ensures that my netbook is in place should someone trip on it and also weakening and fraying of the adapter will not be as serious/critical compared to a normal corded adapter. This is a worthy replacement adapter. Cords will fray more easily and quickly compared to this one. Cords can only handle so much and they will wear and tear at the slightest sign of pressure. This is a handy travelling buddy that is also compact. It is a no brainer that an orange light indicates charging and green indicates full charge. You don’t even need a manual to operate the adapter because everything about is pretty straightforward and I don’t foresee anyone getting frustrated because they can’t seem to correctly use the adapter. There is an AC cord if you need a longer cord. If this is not value for money then I don’t know what is. I believe I would buy this same adapter if the need for the same ever arose since I have already derived value for my money. I can’t talk about its durability but I know for sure that it won’t last forever. This is a given with all adapters eventually. The only difference between this adapter and the corded adapters is that the corded adapters wear off quickly compared to this one. It is a genuine product. Need I say more? Apple is a working horse in the computers stable and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that this adapter works as advertised. I don’t have a problem recommending this adapter to anyone looking for an affordable and quality adapter for their MacBook pro. Highly recommended!!!

Very usable.

I acquired this so I could power the various MacBook models which come my way, since it provides enough power for all of them (AFAIK). It works really well, has a total cable length that is quite generous, and can also be used without the thicker power cable. Using it with older MacBook models will need Apple's MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter. However, its downside is the cables, especially the thinner one that connects to the laptop.The normal 'coil it up and go' practice tends to result in the eventual failure of the thinner cable where it has been repeatedly flexed and or tightly coiled. Since the thinner cable (unlike the thicker detachable power cable that plugs into a standard power outlet) isn't designed to disconnect from the adapter box, failure of the thinner cable generally requires purchase of a new power adapter. Taping it up to "fix" it isn't a safe practice, and sparking inside the cable can result in disaster if it occurs without someone noticing. I think that Apple should reinforce the cables near the end points.Until Apple improves the cables, prolonging the lifespan of the overall power adapter system requires a relaxed approach to coiling/wrapping/pulling the cables, most especially near the ends where tight bends stress the cable the most. One good practice can be to use a large ZipLoc bag (or something of similar size) to hold the adapter and cables, so the wiring isn't sharply bent. Carefully wrapping the wiring (especially the thinner cable) with good-quality electrical tape at its connection points (i.e. where it meets the laptop and also at the adapter 'brick') for at least a foot can help minimize the sharp bends.You can get a much longer lifespan out of this item (and get much more use of it for your money) if it's treated well, so handle it with care.