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MagSafe Duo. Positive posts ONLY.
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Yes, I have had the Duo since it came out. It's extremely convenient and build quality is excellent. Keeps my nightstand neat and tidy and does a great job charging iPhone and the watch with one cable. In m opinion, there are no cons except the cost-which is high- but then again it feels like a quality product (and has a nice weight to it) and does the job well, so, oh well. It's also especially nice for travelling.
I can positively state that I do not own the MagSafe Duo. Positively don't. But the title of this thread piqued my interest. Why on earth would someone ONLY want positive feedback? Why not focus on ONLY feedback on actual use of the MagSafe Duo. Would seem it would garner the feedback you actually want - or - just go buy the thing and see for yourself?
Because I am well aware of the negativity here regarding this product. I don’t need to read more of the same. I have only one available outlet behind my night stand and I have no space for a large power brick. My options for charging phone snd watch are limited.
I’ve purchased both the MagSafe Duo and the Belkin 3-in-1 charger and I’d say that while MagSafe Duo is a very great charging device, it is much more a travel charger than a home charger. The Belkin (2 in 1 or 3 in 1, if you have an Apple Watch or not) is a better choice for home use, and it’s heavy enough to pop the iPhone without having the charger following it. The built quality of both is excellent, and Belkin is a little bit cheaper. If you want a minimal setup or you travel heavily, the MagSafe Duo seems like a better choice
The power supply for the Belkin is too large for my wall outlet. Thanks. I don’t travel, but like a minimal setup.
Yes I have one and while I don’t use it on my bedside as I use the Belkin 3 in 1 instead now I use it for downstairs and if I go away no doubt this is what I would take with me. Works very well and ideal if you do go traveling.
given how much I need to charge my Apple Watch after a workout I’m glad I have the MagSafe duo downstairs
given how much I need to charge my Apple Watch after a workout I’m glad I have the MagSafe duo downstairs
Both my wife and I each have one on our nightstands. Really like it. Compact. Works perfectly (and we have iPhone 11 Pro's, not iPhone 12's). And very compact when traveling which we've had to do a couple times recently. Folds up and slips right in the suitcase. One cable to charge both watch and phone is very handy.
Apple 20W adapters for each. Also have used a third party dual USB-C power adapter when we traveled with both MagSafe Duos plugged into it. Don't remember off hand who made it -- Anker maybe? Left it at work last week so can't check at the moment.
Not every day, because I already have a phone and watch nightstand charger, but I use it when I travel, and I have it in my work bag for when I go into the office and need to charge. It’s fantastic, I really like it, very convenient.
unless you have already decided, you can get a multi plug adapter like this one if the problem is just lack of charging outlets. Much cheaper and versatile
GE JASHEP50759 6 Outlets Power Strip
Multiply your grounded outlets without the cord clutter using the GE 6-Outlet Grounded Tap. The easy-to-install wall tap converts two grounded outlets into six outlets and completely covers the existing wallplate for a seamless look. The unique design accepts three bulky adapters and three standa...
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or something like this, since you say there's no room for a large power brick.
Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Electrical Outlet Cover with 3 Outlet Power Strip and Cord Management Kit, 3-Foot, Standard Size
Sleek Socket Ultra-Thin Electrical Outlet Cover with 3 Outlet Power Strip and Cord Management Kit, 3-Foot, Standard Size
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Love it. Great for travel and so easy for charging quickly. IMHO, one of Apple's best products and worth the price, especially including the 30W charger. Never worry about quick power for phone or watch anymore, and I hadn't realized how slow my old separate watch and phone chargers actually were.
Just for record-keeping and to keep the positivity flowing, this positively high-priced piece of hardware is unable to fast-charge the new Apple Watch series 7.
Positive? What about your comment is positive. Lack of fast charging, we already know that. What are you adding to the knowledge base?
As for myself, since I go to bed with 40-70% charge and place the watch on the Duo, fast charge has little added value for me.
It is a positively high-priced product and was happily outdated in under a year of sale. What's not positive about it from Apple's (and stakeholders') point of view?
Yes! I use it daily but now it can’t fast charge the S7… so I now put the fast charger in an Apple Watch stand that I bought in the S0 era.
Like others, I like it for travel. My wife and I each keep one in our travel bag. At home, we use a Belkin 3-in-1 charger and like it better in a permanent location. Neither will quick-charge my S7 Apple Watch, but I don't mind. I still have my S4 paired to my phone, and I generally put that on when I am topping-off my S7.
/Jim
/Jim
I to have both the Belken 3 in 1 and the Magsafe duo. One for the bedroom one for the desktop and they worked just fine. Really like the Apple charger for my Apple Watch and iPhone. Expensive yes but hopefully they’ll last me a number of years.