Belkin Launches New MagSafe Charger With Kickstand

[roar08]

How about retractable chargers? I really wish someone would make these. Years ago I had an iPod charger that was retractable. It was poorly made but it had a flat USB cable that allowed it to wind around a central core.

Would be really nice to have some kind of elegant retractable charger.

I still have/use this with my old school 30-pin video iPod.

 

[Ralfi]

I’d rather just get the OG puck & spend less than $20 on an adjustable stand. Oh wait, I did…

 

[norwaypianoman]

Dear Macrumors,
Do you mean the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 13 mini ?

 

[isomorphic]

I’d rather just get the OG puck & spend less than $20 on an adjustable stand. Oh wait, I did…

I agree completely. OEM Apple MagSafe Charger (which you can find on sale) + ~$20 stand. I have the one linked below. It's all metal, nicely made.

Stand for MagSafe Charger, OMOTON Foldable Phone Stand Holder for MagSafe Accessories, Not Include Charger or Cable, Compatible with iPhone 15/14/13/12 Pro Max/Pro/Mini, Gray

Stand Compatible with Magsafe Charger

www.amazon.com

 

[MUrhino]

I don't get the point of Magsafe on a charging pad or angled stand. W/o magsafe you can still "wirelessly" charge on a charging pad, then pick it up and go....one-handed. All these magsafe pads/stands now require two hands to separate the magsafe puck...just like using a lightning cable....to charge your device at a slower speed while charging you ~$40-$60. That's just stupid.

I can see some benefits of Magsafe w/ external battery packs, wallets, car mounts, etc....but not this junk.

 

[alee]

The MagSafe Duo can also kickstand... and charge your Watch.

 

[HiVolt]

To be honest, I’d forgotten my iPhone even has MagSafe. Could have been a good little system of accessories and such but was never really exploited by Apple beyond the initial marketing.

Plenty of 3rd party makers have developed accessories for the magnetic attachment, just not with the higher capacity charging because Apple thinks they deserve a cut for faster wireless charging speeds. The competition blows them out of the water in that regard anyway, with speeds way beyond 15W.

And people wonder why they have a greedy reputation.

 

[svish]

A good product. But the price is a bit high!

 

[Paulejonesy]

23 quid, choice of colours, thinner profile, USB-C. (but slower charging)

ESR Wireless Charger for MagSafe Charger,HaloLock Kickstand magnetic charger MagSafe Stand for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12 Series, AirPods 4/3/Pro, with 5 ft (1.5 m) Removable Cable, Black

ESR HaloLock Wireless Charger with Kickstand, Magnetic Wireless Charger Compatible with iPhone 12/12 mini/12 Pro/12 Pro Max, with 5 ft (1.5 m) Removable Cable, Black

www.amazon.co.uk