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Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger Unable to Charge iPhones at Full 15-Watt Power
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Considering the fiasco that was Airpower, I'm not really surprised by this. As big of an Apple fan as I am, I've never actually purchased one of their accessories - they're almost always overpriced, under-featured (or in this case, literally under-powered), and often times not even built that well. I'm sure the margins on their accessories are crazy high, but I have to wonder how many people actually buy these accessories when you can get similar products that are just as good, if not better, for a lot less money.
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How is it obvious that it can't render the full 15 W even when combined with a 27 W (or higher) charger?
145 euros in Germany, plus 25 euros for the 20W charger
I guess they mean the iPad charger or the one from MBAs or MBPs
It’s bigger of a joke for people buying in india. Approx 188 US$ 🤣😂
Why would anyone have any desire to go MagSafe especially if it puts a giant circle on a $60 iPhone leather case and is slow to charge.
Asking for a friend.
Asking for a friend.
So... 205€ (150€ for this and 55€ for the 30W adaptor from Apple) to charge my phone and Apple watch at reduced watt? Nice.
Can't wait for them to get rid of the lightning port too. With the cable quality Apple offers and with how the cable is not removable on those 45€ MagSafe pucks I'll be able to buy a whole new one when the cable eventually breaks rather than just replacing the lighting cable (which should have been USB C instead for years). Love it!
Can't wait for them to get rid of the lightning port too. With the cable quality Apple offers and with how the cable is not removable on those 45€ MagSafe pucks I'll be able to buy a whole new one when the cable eventually breaks rather than just replacing the lighting cable (which should have been USB C instead for years). Love it!
This is a non-issue. That is, if it’s a sufficiently convenient product in terms of its design and ergonomics, which it appears to be. 10 watts or so is still solid and the technical constraints make sense. People will become picky pissants over anything. It still seems like a neat product.
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Magsafe Duo is a great concept by design, it’s literally the only Magsafe accessory I would buy. It’s just priced way too high, and apparent limitations make it even worse purchase. More like Apple sells us a beta testing product at a full price.
I would pay $79 for this (with no brick included) or $99 (with the brick). Not any single more dime.
I would pay $79 for this (with no brick included) or $99 (with the brick). Not any single more dime.
So who’s now defending Apple saying we don’t need 15W charging?
They had a nice thing in place, a standard charger in-box and powerful chargers to purchase separately. They didn’t have to complicate things so much. I hope they realise it and not just try to milk customers and waste everyone’s time with this.
They had a nice thing in place, a standard charger in-box and powerful chargers to purchase separately. They didn’t have to complicate things so much. I hope they realise it and not just try to milk customers and waste everyone’s time with this.
What’s your threshold at which you will call this for what it really is?
This is one of the stranger Apple accessories I’ve ever seen. Just seems like an overpriced niche product that’s functionality can be duplicated for far cheaper.
I am so glad that Apple is selling USB-C adapter that is required for MagSafe charger as a separate product. Doing so cuts down unnecessary packaging materials and shipping cost. They are truly a visionary out to save the planet.
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Selling a charger for 129 $ without a power adapter and conveniently leaving it out of the box of their new iPhones too, really takes courage.
I was really interested in this product and was all set to buy one… until Apple decided to charge NZ$249 for it.
And not include a power brick.
And use flimsy rubber seams in the fold points that will probably fail after a year.
And charge at only 11 Watts on a 20 Watt charger, when I could just plug in the USB-C cable that came with the iPhone and charge it at (does complex mathematics)… 20 Watts.
Aside from all that, the MagSafe Duo charger looks like Apple’s biggest hit of 2020.
And not include a power brick.
And use flimsy rubber seams in the fold points that will probably fail after a year.
And charge at only 11 Watts on a 20 Watt charger, when I could just plug in the USB-C cable that came with the iPhone and charge it at (does complex mathematics)… 20 Watts.
Aside from all that, the MagSafe Duo charger looks like Apple’s biggest hit of 2020.
You have to be downright demented to buy this overpriced piece of crap. I love Apple. The new M1 is FANTASTIC.
But then from time to time they pull some serious scam like this charger thing for $129+ that barely does anything right
But then from time to time they pull some serious scam like this charger thing for $129+ that barely does anything right
Guys you’re all holding it wrong! Rather than seeing how expensive the Duo is you should feel blessed by how cheap the regular MagSafe charger is! But for those who are buying the Duo, Apple provides free rose tinted spectacles 👌🏻
I agree with both your points. I plan on buying a Duo as soon as it is available. I even have a couple 30 Watt chargers lying around. The convenience for travel (when we can do that again) is a big selling point.
How is it more convenient than getting a charger with two ports (such as this one or one of the hundred other GaN chargers - https://www.amazon.com/Charger-RAVP...1&keywords=ravpower+65w&qid=1605686637&sr=8-3). 30odd dollars. You plug in your existing Apple Watch charger in one port, plug in your Magsafe charger in the other. Costs 1/2 to 1/3 of the Apple solution and does not take any more space than buying an Apple Charger with one port, connecting this plastic monstrosity to it and have slower charging for 3-4x the price.
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This whole discussion around inductive chargers is silly. Just use the cable/charger that's included in your iPhone/Watch box, save a lot of money and be done with it.
There have been a few reports of this so you are not alone.MagSage charger are making my iPhone really hot while chargingAnyone experiencing this problem.
Might as well go from “Coming soon” straight to “Discontinued”.
In iJustine's review, she got excited about the MagSafe Duo but then again she gets excited about everything