What is this thing on the power adapter?

[iluvifone]

I purchased my macbook today, and noticed this odd thing on the cable. What is its purpose?

 

[appleguy123]

It holds the wire in place when you roll or fold it in on itself.

 

[SuperCachetes]

Dunno, maybe you could upload some bigger pictures so we can get a better look?

It's a clip that will attach to the same cord after it's wound, securing it. Try it.

 

[balamw]

Note: The power adapter also has fold-out "ears" that can be used to wrap the cord around it neatly...

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[NZed]

Its just there just to look cool, you know?

oh and a little guide to do it

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/how-to-properly-wrap-your-macbook-power-cord-13-08-2010/

 

[BreakGuy]

Its just there just to look cool, you know?

That's the incorrect way to wrap your power cable. Doing it like that will result in this:

A loop should be made before the wrapping commences;

 

[NZed]

That's the incorrect way to wrap your power cable. Doing it like that will result in this:
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A loop should be made before the wrapping commences;
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well yea the picture is wrong and i never do that. but the guide is right

 

[iforbes]

Its just there just to look cool, you know?

oh and a little guide to do it

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/how-to-properly-wrap-your-macbook-power-cord-13-08-2010/

Sweet link...never knew about the loop trick.

 

[iluvifone]

thanks everyone