Apple MagSafe

Introduced in early 2006, Apple's 'Magsafe' is a power adapter with a unique design. As the DC connecter attaches to the computer body by magnetism alone, any excess strain on the cable will break the connection and pull it free from its socket. Therefore, tripping over the cable will result in it releasing from the computer body without the computer itself being pulled with it. A variation of the Magsafe system was actually in development way back in 2001 by 'Underwriters Laboratories', who were attempting to make deep fat fryers safer. As ingenious as this system might sound, Apple's product has design flaws elsewhere in its construction which ...  Read the complete review

When it comes to accessories it seems that Apple Mac appear to have most gadgets wrapped up; headphone accessories, bags, even airline laptop cables; it would seem that Apple do more for consumers in terms of adding cost optional accessories for every computer in their range. In the case of the latest iBook/MacBook product range of Apple Mac laptops, there are a few products which are supposed to help the consumer feel part of what Apple could term as the "compact," input whilst the cool white colour seems to affect everything with the Apple Mac label on it, generally. The MagSafe power adaptor for Mac Books is a simple power battery charger ...  Read the complete review

Like most apple products the Macbook White charger is sleek, shiny and a cute accessory. It comes with an extension cord so you can either have a long cable, approx 2 meters long or you can have the shorter length cable which is perfect if you are sat at your desk and don't move around with the Macbook. The chargers connector is magnetic and has a small LED light, this means that the charger stays connected and doesn't drop out ( unless you accidentally tug the wire or trip over it or move the laptop a bit too far then it disconnects) It also allows you to see the status of the battery life whilst charging without having to look on screen. If the light is orange/red it ...  Read the complete review

Your first impressions are probably "£50 for a charger are you crazy!??!" but looking past the price you'll notice that this is actually a really intuitive gadget that makes charging your laptop a lot safer. The design of the adapter is nice and slim, it comes with two heads, a shorter adapter to go straight into the wall or a longer cable extension. This is great as I often use the longer cable at home but then switch to the short plug when travelling. There's also to flips on the side for you to wrap the cable around which is quite a nice idea. The charger itself works by using a magnet to latch onto your Macbook, this means that is the cable is ...  Read the complete review