I'm hoping 2021 will have vaccines and travel will be back on the table. This is a bit of a forward-looking inspirational purchase...
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MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Now Available for Purchase
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Stupidly overpriced. Any way you slice it. It could at least look nice for that price.
Don’t get one, but you are obviously interested in it. Odd
Two main benefits of MagSafe Duo are portability and MagSafe alignment. As nice as that one looks, it does neither.
Apple today began selling the MagSafe Duo Charger that was announced alongside the new iPhone 12 models back in October. Priced at $129, the MagSafe Duo offers a MagSafe charging puck for the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and 12 mini, along with an Apple Watch charger.
Though the accessory was announced in October and was listed as coming soon, it was not clear when it would launch. Orders placed today will deliver as soon as Thursday, December 3 when shipped, and it is not available for pickup in retail stores yet.
The MagSafe Duo features a foldable design for easier portability, and it ships with a USB-C to Lightning cable. The Apple Watch charging puck can be used flat, but there's also an option to pop it up to charge the Apple Watch upright. The MagSafe charging portion does not have the same pop up option.
Before purchasing, it's worth noting that the MagSafe Duo is not able to charge an iPhone 12 model at the full 15 watts supported by the standalone MagSafe charger. Instead, it is able to charge at a maximum of 14W when paired with the appropriate charger.
Despite the high price point, the MagSafe Duo does not ship with a power adapter. When paired with the 20W USB-C power adapter from Apple, it can charge an iPhone up to 11W, and when paired with a 27W or higher USB-C power adapter, it can charge at the aforementioned 14W.
Though designed for the iPhone 12 models, Apple says the MagSafe Duo is compatible with older iPhones, the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, the AirPods Pro, and other devices that support Qi-based wireless charging.
(Thanks, Alex!)
Article Link: MagSafe Duo Charger for iPhone 12 and Apple Watch Now Available for Purchase
LMAO if you go by the assumption that all of these individual items are not overpriced... Which they are. You also forgot the $49 30W charger because the MagSafe Duo charger doesn't fully work with the 20W charger 😬
Had a good laugh.
Got one, love the jealous people that can’t afford one and they feel they have to trash it, it Must stink feeling that way
Easier to claim to not want one than to admit you can't afford it when it costs more than a day's work for some people.
Seriously, it's ok to not be able to afford all the shiny things Apple makes. It doesn't make it a bad product. It just makes it too expensive for you.
I'm guessing that paying over $100k for a car would be equally stupid in some people's eyes -- after all, the $100k+ car has the same basic items that a $500 car has. Four wheels, steering wheel, radio, doors, windows, etc..
Sometimes, the luxury of an item is worth the extra $40 or whatever it would cost separately to buy each item. Besides, this is a write-off for me. It'll save me money come tax time.
lol I think most people on this forum can afford $129.... people can have a negative opinion about a product without being jealous. If you like it but it and enjoy it. But don’t expect everyone to like it or deem it worth the price as well.
Feel better?
It’s not about the price, it’s about not including an adapter. You know, the thing required for it to work.
What a stupid comment.
Where's the third party MagSafe charger? Oh right, there isn't one.
Charger is not an added cost since you're already going to buy one for the MagSafe anyways.
It does work with the 20W. It literally says in the description:
Recommended:
– 20W USB-C Power Adapter (sold separately) for faster wireless charging up to 11W
Either you completely failed to even read the description or you're cherry picking facts to make your idiotic argument sound better than it really is. LMAO
Not going to argue with you. See ya.
I, and many others, can ALSO afford to buy a 30W adapter too.
As it turns out, I have a few lying around anyways.. Spares that I'm not currently using. So, no extra cost for me needed..
I still like the idea and it would fit nicely on my nightstand and could replace my Anker charger and watch puck, but, guess what? I’ll pass...
I'm waiting for the Belkin 3-in-1. A little more expensive, but charges to 15W and allows charging 3 devices at once instead of just 2. I often want to charge my phone, watch, and AirPods Pro all at once at night.
I guess you showed us then? I make a great salary but I'm not buying one because it's a poor use of $130. I'm not jealous you bought one, just disappointed.
if they included an adapter, the price would probably be $149-$159 which sucks for those that already have the USB-C charger paying for something they already have. including the cable is already more than enough.
On cue, the "apple can do no wrong" crowd has emerged to fight any criticism.
I just got a 20W brick for $20. Not buying any charging accessories till they drop prices and go on sale at Walmart or BestBuy. Then I will snag a MagSafe for my 12 mini.
Ordered one - due to arrive Dec. 4th. I have been waiting since this device was announced. I wanted the portability and I have a 20W charger.