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Anijake
Dec 23, 2008, 07:20 AM
I have a Alu 2.0 MB, someone picked me up a spare charger but got the 85 watt one for the MBP. I read on the Apple store under the reviews that it is better to use the 85 watt one cause it runs cooler. I just want to confirm I can use it without any problems.


Thanks


Tallest Skil
Dec 23, 2008, 07:24 AM
Yes, but you can't use them the other way around.

(can't use a MacBook charger with a MacBook Pro)
richorlin
Dec 23, 2008, 07:38 AM
The box for the 85w MBP charger clearly states "for use with Macbook Pro and Macbook".

I've been using one on my Macbook for the past several months with no porblems. As a matter of fact, I like it better than the original charger becase it uses a heavier cord.
RTiii320
Dec 23, 2008, 03:29 PM
Yes, but you can't use them the other way around.

(can't use a MacBook charger with a MacBook Pro)

Interesting I often use my friends MBP charger on my Macbook but never tried to put his my charger into his MBP. Good to know I suppose.

So the 85W chargers work on either? new or old? MB's or MBP's
dvdhsu
Dec 23, 2008, 06:35 PM
Interesting I often use my friends MBP charger on my Macbook but never tried to put his my charger into his MBP. Good to know I suppose.

So the 85W chargers work on either? new or old? MB's or MBP's

Yes.
But the MacBook Pro charger is slightly bigger.
gamer2502
Dec 26, 2008, 05:14 PM
will my macbook charge faster if i buy a 85w power adapter or will it charge the same and the charger will just not get as hot
Hellion
Dec 27, 2008, 10:46 AM
My lady is always using my Macbook charger with her Macbook PRO and vice versa and have had NO problems yet.... over 1 year now.
Bengt77
Jan 3, 2009, 01:28 PM
Sorry to resurrect this old thread, but I was looking for the answer to this exact question: is the MacBook Pro's 85W MacSafe power adapter compatible with the new MacBook? Well, it certainly seems it is.

To the people thinking that the MacBook's power adapter is compatible with the MacBook Pro: it both is and isn't. You can charge a MacBook Pro with it, but when it's battery has completely run out of juice, the 45W or 60W power adapter won't have enough charge to 'kick start' it back into life. Well, at least that's what I learned from reading, in search of the answer to my question concerning the MacSafe adapters. Some people even say the low wattage MacBook adapters won't charge a MacBook Pro unless it's sleeping. The bricks will keep the MacBook Pro's battery at level, but won't actually charge it when it's in use. Can't confirm this myself, so don't know if it's really true, though.

But thanks (again), Mac Rumors. Whatever question you have, the Mac Rumors people will find the answer.