Looking for cheap AC Adapter

[wclark03]

I was wondering has any tips where to get a new AC Adapter for Macbook 13" computer.
Looking for something under $100.00

So far I found this eReplacements ac90w 90w Universal Adapter

Anybody know if its worth putchasing?

 

[Littleodie914]

Why not buy one from Apple? It's $79.99

http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC461LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDEwMQ&mco=MTMzODAwMDI

Admittedly, their chargers are pricey and they suck. The light has gone out on my friend's but still charges, and I recently had to replace mine as it stopped working completely. But, I don't know where else to get them.

I have never seen or heard of the product you posted, I wouldn't trust it unless someone else on here has purchased one.

 

[old-wiz]

I have never seen or heard of the product you posted, I wouldn't trust it unless someone else on here has purchased one.

How could this even work with a magsafe laptop? Apple patented the magsafe connection and I doubt they've licensed it to anyone.

 

[r0k]

How could this even work with a magsafe laptop? Apple patented the magsafe connection and I doubt they've licensed it to anyone.

I agree. Sounds fishy. "Includes 12 tips" eh? Notice how there's no picture of those 12 tips. I bet there is no magsafe tip. Use the Apple adapter.

 

[ZeroCoolZ]

How could this even work with a magsafe laptop? Apple patented the magsafe connection and I doubt they've licensed it to anyone.

do you think that they care about patent in China lol?

 

[Apple OC]

IMO only the original Magsafe should be used ... not worth trying to save 25 bucks

 

[jljue]

I have an "eBay special" non-Apple mag-safe 85W PWS for my MBP to use as an extra adapter around the house, and I all of the started seeing weird fluctuations in charge time and battery health. It got to the point that it would just randomly cut off without warning. As soon as I did some full cycles with my Apple mag-safe PWS, everything went back to normal in terms of battery life and actually getting warnings that my battery is low. You can still find good deals on used or refurbished Apple-branded PWS on eBay for a decent price, such as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260705756860&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

 

[ThaDoggg]

I'm actually looking for one as well and it seems the only option is the Apple one. Really annoying though that it's so expensive and the build quality is crap.


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[old-wiz]

do you think that they care about patent in China lol?

No they don't, but if the fake adapter wrecks your Mac, Apple won't repair it.

 

[wclark03]

Yeah. I think I will save my money for the original I guess.
I was just hoping for something that wont put a dent in my wallet for something so small...

 

[MacVibe]

Check buy.com. I got my spare there and it works fine, and is much less expensive than Apple's.

 

[mugtastic]

i bought one of these a while back - works perfect - well known apple retailer.
i paid $10 bucks more, last fall.

http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Apple/MA538LLAUC/

*note - it doesn't come with the extension cord (cord with regular wall plug), but that is rarely the part that fails so i just use my old one.

 

[interrobang]

do you think that they care about patent in China lol?

I'm sure they don't. Nor do they care about UL/ETL/CE or any other safety testing, or, I'm sure, honoring their warranty if it breaks.

 

[jamied95]

Do you have AppleCare? Apple might replace it for free...