MagSafe 2 to regular MagSafe adapter?

[arnoz]

Hi,

I googled for it but couldn't find anuything like that. Does an adapter from MagSafe 2 to the the fatter old format exists? Thanks.

 

[GGJstudios]

Hi,

I googled for it but couldn't find anuything like that. Does an adapter from MagSafe 2 to the the fatter old format exists? Thanks.

The MagSafe to MagSafe 2 Converter allows you to use the MagSafe connector on your LED Cinema Display, Thunderbolt Display, or MagSafe Power Adapter to charge your MagSafe 2-equipped Mac computer.

A Magsafe 2 adapter is not compatible with Apple computers that have a connector that normally uses "T" and "L" style MagSafe adapters.

From: Apple Portables: Troubleshooting MagSafe adapters

 

[arnoz]

Not compatible indeed, doesn't mean there coulnd't be an adapter at some point no?!

 

[GGJstudios]

Not compatible indeed, doesn't mean there coulnd't be an adapter at some point no?!

I doubt it. If they planned to make it backwards-compatible, they would have released two converters. Anything new would have the MagSafe 2 included. Anything older would already have the older MagSafe adapter, so there would be no need to use a new MagSafe 2 with an old device.

 

[Mal]

The new MagSafe 2 is a 20V adapter instead of the old 17.5V, so a simple converter will not exist. It would have to down convert the voltage in order to be safe, and would not then be practical in size or cost.

jW