MacBook Charger
MacBook Charger 5/10/2012 10:02PM Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
So my buddies charger went out, and we started looking online. I suggested we look on Amazon.com for cheaper/generic styles. We were surprised to see nearly all of the items were reviewed at 3 1/2 or less. I checked the Apple.com website later and found the same thing. Why is this? How the hell does a charger from one of the "best" computer companies out there (that also costs $85) have such poor ratings and reviews?
why are you asking me?
RE: MacBook Charger 5/10/2012 10:31PM - in reply to MacBook Charger Reply | Return to Index | Report Post

MacBook Charger wrote:
Why is this? How the hell does a charger from one of the "best" computer companies out there (that also costs $85) have such poor ratings and reviews?


If you actually wanted to know why the device received poor reviews, you would have simply read the reviews posted on Amazon, since people actually provide an explanation for their review right there on the page. So what's your actual reason for asking about this on here instead of just reading the reviews?
discharged
RE: MacBook Charger 5/10/2012 10:53PM - in reply to MacBook Charger Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
almost all chargers get sucky reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=11041841

This HP charger is interesting. $6.50 new free shipping, $45 used, $0.69 plus $5.99 shipping. 2.5 stars and nearly 400 reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Adapter-Laptop-Charger-Pavilion/dp/B0026LQZP0/ref=sr_1_5?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1336708058&sr=1-5
Last Chance Runner
RE: MacBook Charger 5/10/2012 11:11PM - in reply to MacBook Charger Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
It's the wire that runs from the power supply to the computer. It tends to fray at its source. I always reinforce the wire at this point with electrical tape or duct tape. I never roll up the charger wires. It lasts longer.
Apple power supply
RE: MacBook Charger 5/10/2012 11:33PM - in reply to MacBook Charger Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Supposedly Apple spent $1 million to develop an power supply back in the day.
http://www.cultofmac.com/1019/apples-1-million-power-supply/
luv2run
RE: MacBook Charger 5/11/2012 1:26AM - in reply to Last Chance Runner Reply | Return to Index | Report Post
Especially do not bend the section closest to the capacitor. Leave an inch or so of "play" before wrapping it up (Sometimes I do need to roll up the wires to get it to fit or keep it from getting everywhere in bags and such).