When I first got my used macbook it had no power adapter and naturally I was not pleased that apple wanted so much money to get me up and running. Of course I had to shell out and now i have its clear why apple can ask high prices. Their products are just so well made. It's not just the reputation that makes you think apples gear is better than others. The unit is beautifully designed and made and extremely hard wearing. Little touches such as the angled cable holders that fold out from the corners show you how much thought has gone into it, the wire itself is thin enough to flex but still strong enough to wind up repeatedly.

The main unit can plug directly to a wall socket or into an extension, each of which plug seamlessly into the main unit.

Of course the true breakthrough is the magsafe connector, plug this into your mac and you no longer have to worry about kicking you precious machine to the floor. The connector plugs into the mac with a satisfying pull but will always pull free before moving your mac. It really is genius