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Apple's New MagSafe Charger and Cases Begin Arriving to Customers
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I can't believe the price of this thing and it doesn't come with a power brick you mean?
New Rule: you can't call these things wireless until they come without a wire. Doesn't a small little wire look so minimal, clean and slick compared to a hockey puck people are going to start carrying around?
Belkertech or Amazon Basics are the third-party cables (normal or extension) I always buy. I've never had one break or not work.
There's a post on the first page with an image saying otherwise.
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/29051951/
Thanks Black.Infinity
A 1m cable is inconvenient at best and practically useless at worst in many, many situations.
Exactly, if its strong enough that it sticks to the phone when picked up, not worth it, it needs to release without coming up with the phone.
3rd party magsafe accessories will probably fix this.
Apparently, Apple thinks you have dozens of these laying around! Use one!
I wish Apple, being eco-friendly and all, could shift their tones of plastic cases towards healthier alternatives. If small companies like Pelacase, Incipio, Wild, etc. can all do compostable iPhone cases, this should be doable for Apple too. Go greener, Apple! 🖐
Exactly. I've been wondering the same thing. Do you need to hold down the cable when you lift up the phone or pull the charger off the phone and set the charger back down? Seems like a hassle. With a Qi charger you just pick up the phone.
Pretty sure it will stick to the phone, what's the use of this charger if you still have to manually detach it like with a plug.
It looks like the phones just drop into the case. That’s nice! I’ve never liked having to force and bend the cases to get them on the phone. Also the bottom being protected is a nice addition.
If charges twice as fast for one. You could attach the MagSafe to the desk.
I must say I don’t get it. I understand a wireless charger that forces the phone to be in the correct position, but the good thing about wireless charging is just setting your phone down, charging it, then lifting it off when you are done charging.
With this MagSafe charger, it looks small and like it’ll go with your phone wherever you take it. This defeats the whole “untethered” feeling that wireless charging is supposed to bring. How is this any better than plugging your phone into a wired charger, besides that it’s easier to start charging? But the downside is that the wireless is less efficient and worse for the battery.
I just don’t get it. It really seems like this is preparing people for a portless iPhone.
With this MagSafe charger, it looks small and like it’ll go with your phone wherever you take it. This defeats the whole “untethered” feeling that wireless charging is supposed to bring. How is this any better than plugging your phone into a wired charger, besides that it’s easier to start charging? But the downside is that the wireless is less efficient and worse for the battery.
I just don’t get it. It really seems like this is preparing people for a portless iPhone.
The iPhone 5 full coverage case reminded me the design fail with this adapter.
It will not plug into the phone with the case on. 🤣
Keep in mind that the lightning port was new.
yawn.... Don’t waste your cash. An unnecessary product. In my opinion.
Why do I need MagSafe? Still cannot get the answer.
Tim is just oozing desperation for more $$$. He needs to keep his Wall Street masters happy.
I see one problem with this MagSafe puck if it's on a desk, the cable protruding out on the wrong side, shame Apple didn't think of this, it should've been possible to somehow turn the base 180 degrees or even in 90 degrees steps.
Cause it’s not just a charger? It’s an interlocking magnet accessory system.
You can exchange cases and accessories a lot easier than now. If that appeals to you then it’s a win.
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