These are business machines for doing a job. The above solutions do the job and at least some do the job as well if not better than Apple’s official MagSafe.
Nope. I'm not sure planet you're on, but there is
nothing that works better than Apple's official magsafe on the current Macbook Pro. You don't have to chance reliability problems nor rely on 3rd party reverse engineering strategies.
The current crop of 3rd party magsafes are rated for at most 60W, have power delivery issues, or are just plain unreliable. You're not going to find a dependable aftermarket magsafe solution for
all current MBPs.
If you have some recommendations, please share.
It not sitting flush makes absolutely no difference to practical usage and getting the job done.
And all this time, I thought Apple was a design company. That's why they created thin laptops and phones with smaller batteries. Sure, it's all about getting the job done, right?
Some do not reliably work? That means some do reliably work.
I said some because I was hoping you would share which ones
DO reliably work for 87W macbooks. It seems I failed at this assumption. Oh, don't share any Kickstarter links either.
No... you just want an excuse to whine (as inkswamp said: malcontent or difficult to satisfy). It’s unfortunate for you that this is the stuff that makes a significant difference to your actual real life.
Not sure if it's an excuse or pointing out a deficiency that many people outside of forums have expressed concerns.
I'm not sure where the "significant difference" this has on my real life. I have had 4 15" MBPs here (a 2018, a 2016, a 2015, and a 2011) for doing work and home projects.
Is it ok for me to point out a deficiency? Am I bothering you so much that I am pointing out a negative bullet point in Apple's MBP delivery?
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ecause it works better for that individual and the tasks they need a computer to accomplish. My experience with iPad has been better than any Mac I have used over the last 20 years. The flexibility the iPad gives me in my work could never be done the same with a desktop or laptop. It’s very freeing.
You are the epitome of who the iPad was targeted for when it comes to replacing the Mac. Simple straight forward management. At my work and as a software engineer, it doesn't fit its niche at all. We cannot substitute an iPad for a MBP.
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Which makes me wonder. Do critics pooh-pooh the iPad because they really don’t think it makes a viable computer, or because they fear the future that Apple is envisioning, and what it means for their beloved Macs?
How do you make iOS apps? Macs aren't going away any time soon unless Apple can allow you to create a full fledged iOS app in iOS. The only thing Apple is "envisioning" is ways to get more sales. Slow and steady the ship sails.
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Why would anyone ever use a tablet when they can sit down at a 24 inch or 27 inch iMac? Why would anyone ever use a tablet (outside) when a modern laptop is only a few pounds and is significantly more capable?
For some people's use cases, they don't need a full fledged sit down experience. I used to pull out my iPad when I travel for surfing the net or doing simple tasks. Beyond that, iOS for me has been a gimpy experience. iPad for some vacations, MacOS for everything else.
