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Apple Warns MagSafe Charger Can Leave Circular Imprints on Leather Cases
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Not that a case imprint is that much of a biggie, but the MagSafe charger is starting to seem like more trouble than it’s worth.
Thanks for this because you know all the answers. 🙄
How could they not have considered this in the design phase?
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Just wait until it's the only option.
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Just wait until it's the only option.
Lotta Samsung employees here looking for so many minor things like a MagSafe case indentation to try and kill sales of the iPhone 12.
MagSafe seems like a pass from me.
I think this is the sloppiest iPhone released to date. To be fair it’s a lot of nitpicks but that’s unusual for Apple.
I wonder what happens to your credit cards if you unwittingly put your iPhone in the same pocket as a regular non-shielded wallet? Also I hope none of you work in an industrial setting, because if you do, you’re going to have a ring of iron dust collecting on the back of your phone.
I am a big Apple fan but I fear this system is going to be a disaster even if you don’t use the charging puck.
I am a big Apple fan but I fear this system is going to be a disaster even if you don’t use the charging puck.
MagSafe is clearly a pass. It makes no sense to invest upwards of $60 for a large charging puck and 20w adaptor for slower charging and potential of a circle mark on the case. I cant even use the Apple Watch puck because its so annoying.
I’m not sure what Apple was thinking, but I’d hate for my case to have a circle worn into it. I’m all for leather patina, but this is crazy.
On another note, the fact that people would willingly pay Apple $50 for a cheap leather wallet that slides off when you put it into your pocket shows you how half baked this MagSafe idea really is. Oh well...
I’m not sure what Apple was thinking, but I’d hate for my case to have a circle worn into it. I’m all for leather patina, but this is crazy.
On another note, the fact that people would willingly pay Apple $50 for a cheap leather wallet that slides off when you put it into your pocket shows you how half baked this MagSafe idea really is. Oh well...
Cancelled my order because it leaves marks on the Apple leather case and charges at half the speed of a cable. Can you imagine what Steve would have thought of it?
Magsafe for the iPhones is an attempt to come out with something that would grab the interest of their customers. Rest of the bits of the new devices are merely iterative over previous generation.
If I buy a Pro, I’ll include the Plum case and skip MagSafe charging. I was going to skip anyway, but already owning both Qi and USB-C chargers, I’ll pass.
As far as leaving marks, that is taking branding to another level.
As far as leaving marks, that is taking branding to another level.
I’m just curious. What speed (or ratio) did you think it would charge at compared to cables? It’s night and day comparing wireless charging to usb c.
“ If you keep your iPhone in a leather case while charging with your MagSafe Charger, the case might show circular imprints from the contact.”
I really liked the idea of MagSafe but either the technology just isn’t there yet or Apple really bungled this whole thing. From the dreadfully slow charging times, to the accessories not living up to expectations, to now the charging puck itself damaging cases or even potentially the back glass of the phone there is plenty for Apple to be ashamed of here.
I expect a high quality from Apple but this is embarrassing.
I expect a high quality from Apple but this is embarrassing.