New MacBook Pro Does Not Include a Charger in the Box in Europe

[Leigh-zed]

You can add one even if you select the base model, just not within the device configurator screen. There’s no restriction on adding a charger to any device order. Notice my basket contains 1 item, which is an M5 base model MBP. I can still add a charger to the order.

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What a faf, if it’s possible, why don’t they just make it possible in the configuration screen?

 

[jlc1978]

The EU regulation authorizes unbundling chargers and cables from the product packaging, but it does not require either bundling or unbundling. Either practice is compliant. Regulations were previously silent about unbundling chargers and related cables.

This unbundling is an Apple decision that has little to do with EU regulations compliance. The company is compliant either way.

PS: Go find the regulation that support your opinion and paste it here. I can easily find the one that clearly states mine.

It requires unbundling but allows bundling in addition to unbundling as I read it:

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Where an economic operator offers to consumers and other end-users the possibility to acquire the radio equipment referred to in Article 3(4) together with a charging device, the economic operator shall also offer the consumers and other end-users the possibility of acquiring that radio equipment without any charging device.

 

[Dirk Pieters]

21 pages (and counting) of posts, all because Apple now allows you to buy a MacBook Pro without a charger in case you already have one. 🤣

 

[hgfjhbvytjdnb]

It’s no more user-unfriendly than adding any other accessory.

It's not an accessory, it's an integral part of a product called a laptop.

 

[skit911]

What's the excuse for removing chargers from iPhones in the US? Govt overreach?

There’s a big difference between a 20W charger and a 60W charger…..

I have about five 20W chargers laying around my house. Any new chargers in an iPhone box will just end up in my drawer.

Selling a laptop without a charger is a little ridiculous though.

In either case, I believe they should offer the option to receive a free charger if requested.

 

[skit911]

If you really believe it’s based on that I don’t even know what to say….its money saving as it always has been….dressed up as green washing

They are absolutely punishing the European population because of their overreaching government.

If you believe anything other than that you’re delusional. Or just not paying attention.

 

[antic]

This is clearly because of EU regulators. Don't blame Apple!

UK is not in the EU

 

[erihp]

guys if they included the charger they wouldnt be able to make the box as thin!

 

[Innovati0n]

UK is not in the EU

It's also a lie anyway.

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