I’ve also liked the fact that the charging cable plugs into the charging block, rather than permanently connected, so that the cable can be replaced instead of the whole charger, although in the 4 + years I’ve been using a 13” MBP, the original cable and charger are still working fine. Perhaps it’s because I can detach the cable from the charger instead of wrapping the cable around the charger when I travel with it. I also like being able to connect my LG monitor with usb-c and both charge the computer and connect to other devices plugged into the monitor. MagSafe is not a compelling feature for me but maybe the new version will be better than the old in some way.
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MagSafe is Coming Back to the Mac: A Look Back at Apple's Original Magnetic Charging Technology
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I hope that we'll still be able to charge with USB-C if we're out and about without a charger.
Same, my 2010 is still going strong after all of these years.Love my 10 years old MagSafe on MBP, glad I'd be switching to new one soon..
Good to see the MagSafe return; I've always been a fan, ever since I first bought a MBP in 2008.
I didn't care for MagSafe. Had too many problems. As long as I can still charge my future MacBook from both sides via USB-C/Thunderbolt then Apple can bring back Magsafe because I won't use it.
Instead of USB-C ... that to me is a stupid move, a universal port is what we need... no more proprietary solutions for “simple” things like charging...
I realize this is an unpopular opinion here but ...
they should have also long replaced lightning with USB-C
I realize this is an unpopular opinion here but ...
they should have also long replaced lightning with USB-C
THE WORST decisions combination they could EVER make —— switch to a USB-C-port-only design on 2016 while the world had almost none USB-C adoption, then reduce its emphasis on USB-C on 2021 while the whole world finally embraced USB-C.
The main problem with MagSafe in my opinion was when the cable inevitably started to fray, you had to replace the whole charger. With the USB-C chargers, the cable is detachable so you can replace just the cable.
If they can sort this, then I’ll be happy enough to see the return of MagSafe.
If they can sort this, then I’ll be happy enough to see the return of MagSafe.
I hope you are right. I love being able to charge my iPad and MBP using the same brick and charging cable.
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Two things about Mag Safe (both designs from 2010 and onwards) vs. USB-C
1) Convenience of being able to charge from both sides has been amazing with USB-C. I can move around in any location and around other people and simply switch the cable to not get in the way. I don't wish to lose that.
2) The USB-C cables have remained white like day 1 in over 2+ years of usage. Meanwhile, all and multiple Magsafe designs with replacements across 4 laptops have all showed yellowing near the input power connector of the MacBook Pro. The USB cables have felt much more robust as well. With Magsafes, it always felt it was a matter of time before it'd start ripping apart. While it was safe for the laptop, it itself did not feel safe with the yellowing and eventual ripping of the outside jacket.
1) Convenience of being able to charge from both sides has been amazing with USB-C. I can move around in any location and around other people and simply switch the cable to not get in the way. I don't wish to lose that.
2) The USB-C cables have remained white like day 1 in over 2+ years of usage. Meanwhile, all and multiple Magsafe designs with replacements across 4 laptops have all showed yellowing near the input power connector of the MacBook Pro. The USB cables have felt much more robust as well. With Magsafes, it always felt it was a matter of time before it'd start ripping apart. While it was safe for the laptop, it itself did not feel safe with the yellowing and eventual ripping of the outside jacket.
Oh please. USB-A is still far more prevalent than USB-C and both should be present (like on their desktops). Apple WAY jumped the gun on removing USB-A.
I remember thinking "whaa??" when Steve Jobs introduced it, but was very quickly won over.
I really hope it comes back.
I really hope it comes back.
If they're really reversing all the "mistakes" they made with the introduction of the 2016 MacBooks can we have the light up Apple logo back please?
Someone should make a parody website of Apple's hyper-clean product images with dongles hanging out of each one.
While many people realize USB C may be more convenient as more devices allow charging that way, there's nothing that can easily and universally replace the safety that came from MagSafe.
For those who do most of their computing at a regular desk, this isn't a problem.
It's about road worriers, students, and workers who sit all day in libraries, coffee shops, and couches. High school and college teachers moving from classroom to classroom all day, every day. Having the peace of mind to know your computer won't be pulled to it's death is a great relief to have.
These affordances to those who work outside of the way you do is something we used to appreciate about Apple. Thinking of someone except the office worker was why we LOVED Apple. They were the underdog and we were too because in 2004 when you said you made your living doing art or photography or video, no one understood.
Now that everyone has an iPhone and can take stellar photos and video and use Canva or Adobe Spark, us "creatives" are just as mundane as what office workers used to be, so Apple has given us a mundane laptop.
Bringing back anything charming that used to be (Magsafe, glowing apple logo, sleep light, boot sound, poof when removing something from the dock) would show Apple hasn't become a completely stodgy Fortune 100 company and realizes while Tim might not need an SD slot because he takes all his photos on iPhone, the rest of us are living in dongletown (oh how we love USBC) or holding onto old devices because they make us more productive because of their features.
For those who do most of their computing at a regular desk, this isn't a problem.
It's about road worriers, students, and workers who sit all day in libraries, coffee shops, and couches. High school and college teachers moving from classroom to classroom all day, every day. Having the peace of mind to know your computer won't be pulled to it's death is a great relief to have.
These affordances to those who work outside of the way you do is something we used to appreciate about Apple. Thinking of someone except the office worker was why we LOVED Apple. They were the underdog and we were too because in 2004 when you said you made your living doing art or photography or video, no one understood.
Now that everyone has an iPhone and can take stellar photos and video and use Canva or Adobe Spark, us "creatives" are just as mundane as what office workers used to be, so Apple has given us a mundane laptop.
Bringing back anything charming that used to be (Magsafe, glowing apple logo, sleep light, boot sound, poof when removing something from the dock) would show Apple hasn't become a completely stodgy Fortune 100 company and realizes while Tim might not need an SD slot because he takes all his photos on iPhone, the rest of us are living in dongletown (oh how we love USBC
) or holding onto old devices because they make us more productive because of their features.While I don't think it's Apple's fault that USB C sucks way more than they anticipated, and it still is not anywhere close to being a universal replacement, I agree that they should have either made more of their own accessories or backpedaled years ago.
I still have a MagSafe 1 based MacBook Pro and I LOVE IT. Magsafe 2 was terrible though. If the new Macbook Pro's have the solid connection Magsafe 1 had I'm all in.
/edit. Should add, with the new M1 laptops offering super long battery life, really you only need to charge overnight now.
/edit. Should add, with the new M1 laptops offering super long battery life, really you only need to charge overnight now.
Oh great, so that's why no 3rd party did the obvious and filled in the gap that Apple left wide open. Too afraid to get sued by Apple.
I was planning on getting a new M1 Mac but if MagSafe is coming back I'm holding off now until it does.
Hallelujah! Can't wait to upgrade. Still rockin' MagSafe to this day.
That's my hope as well. I bought a magnetic USB-C cable from Amazon and as a result have a magsafe style cord but still use USB-C. Works great.