Apple MacBook Pro Retina MagSafe2 Adapter 85W (MD506Z/A)
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Suitable for Apple MacBook Pro 15 inches (late 2012 to 2015).
The Apple MacBook Pro Retina MagSafe2 Adapter 85W (MD506Z/A) has a MagSafe connector. This is a magnetic connector, so you don't have to worry about tripping over a cable any longer. The cable immediately disconnects when there's too much pressure on it.
This is an original Apple accessory.
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First of all: I've only had this charger for a week now and I can't judge it further. I gave 3 stars for reliability, because the charger that came with my brand new MacBook Pro 15" late-2013 broke after 2 years. No warranty anymore, so I ordered a new one. Given the high price, I first bought an alternative charger, also 85W MagSafe2, but not from Apple. Was also immediately noticeable: lighter, less solid housing and stiffer cable. It broke after 4 months, which makes it a worse deal converted to Euros per month than the original Apple lasts 2 years .
In short: although I still had a warranty on that alternative charger, I received a refund and ordered an original one. There are many very negative reviews about this charger, they break every now and then and Apple blames defects on things like: too often the cable coiled around the legs, too much pressure at the point where the cable enters the housing or has become too hot.
Now I never coiled the cable around the legs of my first original charger or on the other hand coiled it tightly, always just in a large loop of 20-30cm. I did put it in a plastic power box at home (where you can hide a socket with chargers), but it has openings on all sides to allow the heat to escape. Now I have chosen to lay my MacBook charger loose and use the long supplied power cable directly in the socket. Thanks to the battery life of a MacBook, I've never had to take my charger with me (with the exception of holidays), so I'm curious with all the precautions I take now in advance, how long it will last.
However, it is a fact that this is not the most solid working device from Apple. I have 5 year old iPhones with a charger the same age and used by multiple devices and those cables and chargers still work. € 89 is not nothing, but it is completely worth it if you can use it for 3-5 years. Especially if you look at the purchase price of the MBPr15.
Nevertheless, I believe that Apple should also make the MagSafe2 cable modular, so that in the event of a defect, for example for € 50-60, you only have to replace the charging block itself. Saves us consumers in the purchase price, but also saves unnecessary environmental pollution. Anyway, my opinion probably doesn't matter, given that the American Apple website and also that one big online seller is full of literally thousands of similar complaints.
Finally, to put into perspective: I am otherwise very satisfied with the Apple charger, as long as it really lasts at least 3 years, anything shorter is poor quality and unacceptable in this price range.
Rick Lanting
27 June 2016
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It is a fine product from the manufacturer with high quality. Price is hefty, but at Apple price is not the unique selling point
HJos
22 November 2016
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I have been a more than satisfied Apple user for years. It started with an iMac and since then I don't really want anything else. My enthusiasm for Apple has to do with the ease of use and the beautiful design of the devices. However, something I've always considered a drawback is the ease with which Apple's cables seem to break. I am absolutely careful with my things and do not roll up the charger too tightly, for example. However, I have already had to buy a new MagSafe adapter twice for my MacBook Pro 15" Retina.
Apart from that fact, in my opinion it is a unique adapter. An adapter as you would expect from Apple. What makes the adapter unique is the magsafe principle. The charger connects to your MacBook by means of a magnet, so if you or someone else trips over the adapter, you don't have to worry about your MacBook flying through the air, the magnet will simply let go.
Conclusion: It is an Apple-worthy adapter in terms of design and innovation, but the quality of the cable could be improved. If you're wondering whether it's better to buy a MacBook adapter from another brand, because of the price, then I would advise you to look on the internet for the experiences with these 'fake' Magsafe chargers. I know of two people whose non-Apple charger exploded.
Robin Peek
28 November 2016
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Product number | 321643 |
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Manufacturer code | MD506Z/A |
Brand | Apple |
Warranty | 2 years |
Processing of your defect | Carry-in warranty |
Maximum current (output) | 4,25 A | |
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Power connectors (input) | AC power connector | |
Detachable cable | ||
Connectors | Apple MagSafe 2 | |
AC connector compatibility | European (CEE 7-x) | |
Includes 12V/24V connector (female) | ||
Brand compatibility | Apple | |
Number of standard USB type A (female) connectors | 0 | |
USB port | ||
Recommended for product type | Laptop (MacBook), Laptops with AC connector | |
Wired connector type | Port (in device) | |
Port type | Magsafe | |
Connection type | Wired | |
Number of MagSafe port | 1 | |
MagSafe port type | MagSafe 2 | |
Gender MagSafe 2 port | Female | |
Number of female MagSafe 2 ports | 1 | |
Braided cable | ||
Cable length | 1 m |
Depth | 80 mm | |
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Width | 80 mm | |
Height | 29 mm | |
Material | Plastic | |
Plastic type | Plastic |
